In the world of manufacturing, the term ISO is becoming increasingly common. Standards change, as…
How to create a good improvement proposal
Writing an improvement proposal is the first step toward enhancing a process or a part…
Centerlining: Boost the productivity of your factory
When a significant portion of your factory’s productivity depends on machines, you will want to…
Swimlane diagram: Gain insight into your business processes
Using ‘swim lanes’ to visualize workflows, responsibilities, and interactions – that is exactly how a…
Pareto analysis: Process optimization with the 80/20 rule
The Pareto analysis is one of the most important analyses to perform if you aim…
How skills management software can help your factory
Every employee has their own set of skills. But how do you know exactly which…
PDCA Cycle: Everything you need to know about Plan Do Check Act
One of the most well-known methodologies within Lean is the PDCA cycle. It is a…
Use Smart Forms to optimize your production process
In today’s manufacturing environments, digital forms known as Smart Forms have become indispensable. Fortunately, these…
Manufacturing Execution System (MES): What is it and what are the benefits?
A Manufacturing Execution System, or MES, is essential in today’s manufacturing industry. But what is…
What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
Addressing the problem at its core. That sounds simpler than it is. Fortunately, the method…