Andon systems have been a crucial part of the manufacturing floor since Japanese automotive companies first applied Andon principles in the early part of the 20th century. William Edwards Deming is the pioneer behind the revolutionary approach to production controls. An American engineer based in Japan at the time of World War II, William Edwards […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

As technology progresses, new equipment is introduced, and procedures change and adapt, it has never been more crucial for businesses to design a tailored emergency response plan to deploy rapidly in the case of an emergency. This is especially important in businesses where hazardous materials and heavy machinery increase the risk level for employees, contractors, […]

If you need to target the downtime within your operations, and make significant changes to your manufacturing workflows, here are 5 ways manufacturing communication systems can help you. Rapid Communication We have rapid methods of communication, rather than waiting for messages to be received and seen. We have advanced software that will escalate unanswered calls […]