While many of the basic functions of each manufacturing system are similar, the choice of system and system vendor typically comes down to customizability, and a reputable vendor is one to know which system will fit best for your processes. Many project managers have found that using the guiding hand of field experts helps lead […]
Tips to Implementing an MES System
The manufacturing sector is a large industry, making 11.39 percent of all output in the American economy and employing 8.51 percent of the total workforce. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) automates and plans many manufacturing processes that keep products rolling down production lines and through supply chains. Here’s everything you need to know about this […]
How to Improve Production Tracking in Manufacturing
For manufacturing companies that take pride in their quality standards, tracking KPIs in production can be a daunting task. Once people from across departments are involved in production strategies, it becomes difficult to track these metrics. Manufacturers use many software programs to track production, but sometimes it is hard to know what to keep an […]
Best Method for Tracking KPIs in Production
One of the most important cogs of communication in the manufacturing industry is data communication; every successful company has a management system for input and output, and for all the factors in between which are tweaked for optimal production efficiency. We call many of these data collection points KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and using them […]
Preferred Internal Communication Method for Manufacturing
Communication is the foundation of any business. Without effective communication, companies would be unable to understand or meet their clients’ needs, delegate work to employees, or inform the marketplace of new services and products. In the manufacturing industry, it’s vital that businesses not only have proven internal communication methods in place, but effective ones. The […]
How to Reduce Manufacturing Downtime and Improve Efficiency
One thing to bear in mind about downtime, is that you can’t entirely eradicate it from every operation, so if you haven’t managed to do that, that’s normal. But, you can drastically reduce manufacturing downtime if you know where to improve, and what change will lead to significant improvements in efficiency as well. In order […]
Enhance Manufacturing Productivity with Better Communication
There are many pillars of business success, but many of them stand on a vital foundation; communication. It is difficult to achieve any kind of success, or longevity in the world of business without the right level of communication. You have to ensure you communicate with your clients, wholesalers, and employees as clearly as you […]
How to Implement Visual Communication Into Lean Manufacturing
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency, and help improve their practices on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. This is why lean manufacturing is a way of gaining a competitive edge, and streamline company procedures in the process. But what exactly is lean manufacturing, and how can we better implement it into […]
Using Technology to Reduce Workplace Safety Incidents
Workers within sectors such as manufacturing and construction face a rate of injury significantly higher than those in almost any other workspace. This makes workplace safety a crucial ongoing discussion, with industry heads constantly aiming to find ways to improve it. “Work to Zero” is an initiative that aims to reduce accidents and injuries in […]
How MES Helps Manufacturers Remain Competitive
The manufacturing industry has made considerable technological advancements over the past years, which has increased the supply chain’s efficiency, and increased businesses’ profit potentials. These unprecedented changes have helped streamline the production process. But, they have also added pressure to manufacturers to continually implement current, and relevant systems to the equipment used in the facilities. […]