Operational Efficiency
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Understanding and Applying Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a standard for measuring operational efficiency in manufacturing. It consists of three components: Availability, Performance, and Quality. By using OEE, manufacturers can identify areas for… -
How To Cascade Goals Like a Winning Sports Franchise
In sports, individual achievements are viewed as a way to evaluate talent and measure contribution to a team’s success. The same is true for manufacturing, where each team member should… -
The Rise of OEE Software Solutions and the X0 Advantage
The OEE software market is significant, as the recent “Markets and Markets” report highlights. This report emphasizes OEE software solutions’ substantial value and projected growth. These software solutions are crucial… -
How Far Will You Go for Data?
Accessing and utilizing data efficiently in a professional setting can be challenging, especially compared to the simplicity of obtaining information in one’s personal life. For instance, a food manufacturer needed… -
The Impact Involved Sponsors Have Towards Success
The concept of an involved sponsor has a proven correlation to a successful project. As we look back at the different plants I have worked on, you will find that… -
3 Click Rule vs. Usability
Jeffery Zeldman created the 3-click rule, an unofficial guide in developing websites since 2001. The theory is that the user would become frustrated and move to another site if the… -
A People-Centric Approach to Digital Transformation – A 9 Plant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Deployment Example
The AVEVA MES – Helix project started in 2017 with the plan to deploy the system in nine factories. Starting with the most challenging manufacturing sites, InSource Solutions set the… -
Stop Backflushing Your Money Down the Drain
Recently, my lawn mower blades hit a rock and damaged the blades to where they were severely bent and were carving divots in my lawn. Ugh!!! When I first bought… -
“Keep your head down”
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Solving the Labor Shortage Conundrum in Manufacturing
A Case for Digital Onboarding & Training It is no secret that many industries around the world are struggling with labor shortages. Especially hit hard have been manufacturers. I’ve spent…