Learn about technology for manufacturers
Technology and software can be a hard area to understand - there’s lots of jargon and pitfalls for the uninitiated. Here we try to share knowledge to make sure you can be informed and make good decisions.
Have a look at this collection of articles exploring a range of topics helping you to get a solid foundation on software and tech to optimise your manufacturing business - and let us know if you’d like a specific topic covered.
What’s a Value Stream—And Why Should You Care?
Most factory problems don’t come from undedicated workers or broken machines - they come from invisible delays that no one’s really looking at. That’s where value stream mapping comes in. It’s the quickest way to see where your jobs actually get stuck, and how to fix it without throwing more time, money, or machines at the problem.
Why “Full Capacity” Scheduling Software could be a Trap
Think allocating your staff and machines as close to 100% is the goal for getting more out of your business?
Think again. Just like cramming every car onto the motorway doesn’t get anyone there faster, running flat-out with no slack to work out the normal issues as they come up can bring your whole operation to a standstill. The trick isn’t doing more - it’s flowing better. Read more about why you need to start visualising and measuring your production flow ….