How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing
How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing Facing an unpredictable workforce can feel like a never-ending uphill battle for factory managers. That’s exactly where one of our clients found themselves: a factory constantly dealing with high turnover, skill gaps, and the headache of trying to maintain efficiency with an ever-changing team. Each week brought new […]
The Hidden Costs of Waste in Factories
The Hidden Costs of Waste in Factories Waste is one of the most costly and underreported challenges facing modern factories. Whether it’s excess material use, energy inefficiencies, or prolonged downtime, waste can quietly erode profit margins and drag down operational efficiency. In today’s highly competitive manufacturing landscape, reducing waste isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s essential for […]
Are you satisfied with your MES?
Are you satisfied with your MES? In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, a robust Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is crucial for operational efficiency. However, many manufacturers are finding that their traditional MES solutions are no longer meeting their needs. These Traditional systems often struggle with scalability, lack of real-time data integration, and complex, rigid interfaces that […]
Embracing the Transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0
Embracing the Transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 The manufacturing industry is experiencing a profound transformation thanks to the digitization and automation brought forth by Industry 4.0. This era, often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, has revolutionized the production process through the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and […]
Tips for Factory Maintenance Managers
Tips for Factory Maintenance Managers: Preventive Maintenance: Define a Preventive Maintenance Plan: Create a regular schedule for inspecting and repairing equipment, machines, and production lines. Use Monitoring Systems: Install monitoring systems that alert you to potential issues before they become major problems. Manage Spare Parts Inventory: Ensure you have all necessary spare parts on hand […]
How to Know If Your Shop Floor Is Ready for MES Implementation?
How to Know If Your Shop Floor Is Ready for MES Implementation? The PlantSharp MES (Manufacturing Execution System) offers an advanced software solution for managing, controlling, and optimizing production processes. Successful implementation of PlantSharp MES can lead to significant improvements in productivity, product quality, operational efficiency, and production costs. However, not every shop floor is […]
Triple O’s Methodology
Triple O’s – Software Adoption Methodology By Lea Tarshish Introduction The journey from software selection to successful integration can be fraught with challenges. Organizations invest time, resources, and hope into implementing new software solutions, yet many end up with unused systems resembling a big white elephant in the room. The key lies not just in […]
Turn Business Data into Manufacturing Success
Many manufacturers currently find themselves at the start of a fundamental structural transformation, brought on by digitization. Modern Industry 4.0 concepts means that manufacturing processes are morphing. Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) gains greater adoption across supplier networks, shop floors and senior management teams. Our latest product version of PlantSharp now includes a self-service, analytical […]
Machine Learning, QA Prediction and AI in Manufacturing
Leveraging data for optimal maintenance & product quality Producing high quality products at minimal cost is a timeless manufacturing goal. Industry 4.0 is already demonstrating its value by enabling manufacturers to achieve their ‘Golden Batch’. The core technologies driving this new wave of ultra-automation are Industrial AI and Machine Learning. Data has become a valuable […]
8 Steps to Consider when Choosing an MES Solution
What to Think About When Choosing the Right MES Software? Maybe you’ve realized that most of your factory data isn’t being used. This moment often leads to a discussion of what factors need to be considered in selecting the right MES solution that can keep up with the next-generation smart, Industry 4.0, connected solutions. Selecting […]
