Three key metrics explained—OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), utilization, and TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance)

Learn when and why custom machines might be the better choice for your industrial needs, and discover real-world examples of their benefits

In this article, we summarize the misconceptions related to QMS and describe the main benefits.

This article aims to uncover why sidestepping automation could be a big risk for your business and why it is important to take a leap

A discussion on the importance of planning, focusing specifically on takt time, cycle time, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Intertwining the Bill of Operations with the BOM offers a comprehensive perspective on production. This fusion leads to enhanced planning, s

This article gives a brief overview of what slot scheduling is and how it can be used in context of lean manufacturing.

In this article, we will cover the steps involved in implementing an automated system and the disadvantages of factory automation.

A guide through the process of determining if your industrial processes can be automated and how to implement an automated system.

In this article, we list some of the major benefits from the operations point of view; and describe how to select the right solution.

Operational Turnaround reforms the practices and procedures to be more efficient and proactively addresses the underlying issues.

This article explores different ways to capture the voice of the customer to maximize the value and desired outcome for your business.

In this article, we discuss how the concept of pain scale can be used to quantify business pain levels and help with decision making.

Lean inventory management tools help businesses reduce cost, improve supply chain visibility, shorten lead time and improve cash flow.

Lean Quality Management Systems assure products are being produced in an efficient manner while upholding quality standards.

SMED is a powerful lean system for dramatically reducing the time it takes to complete equipment changeovers.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) minimizes chances of breakdowns, set-up time losses, idle machinery, defects, rework, and safety hazards.

Capacity Analysis allows management to make educated decision about improvement projects, line balancing, and capital investment.

Defining a robust quality system while the production system is being developed results in achieving a higher rate of success.

OEE can be used for evaluating the effectiveness of an automated solution during the initial deployment.