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Human resource planning – importance, goals, types
The success of a company stands and falls with its employees. A motivated staff is more critical than ever in demographic change and an increasing…
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“Higher productivity is now more important than ever”
Mr. Hopp, what is your advice to manufacturing companies in the current crisis situation? Dietmar Hopp: Use the time of upheavals and changing revenue sources to question business models and…
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Manufacturing 4.0 Discovery Day
Can Manufacturing 4.0 Improve Your Operational Performance? In the modern day, IT is vital in many parts of the business. However, in manufacturing there seems to be a gap between…
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Production Management: The tools Lean Management and Shop Floor Management (SFM)
Proper production management is closely linked to lean production. Optimal use of resources is the focus here. Lean manufacturing and lean management – Lean Management – help to drastically reduce…
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What is Traceability in Production & Why is it Important?
Traceability is quickly becoming an important part of the manufacturing process for companies in a multitude of industries. While some believe it only applies to products that might…
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Detailed planning – the foundation for efficiency in productuon scheduling and adherence to schedules
In the fast-paced world of production, where product cycles are shrinking and product variations are expanding, efficient planning is the key to any company’s success. Detailed planning, the process we’ll…
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MES (Manufacturing Execution System): Everything you need to know about the MES system
The MES transition: from monolithic to open platforms Today, manufacturing companies want more than just a manufacturing execution system; they want a factory IT solution that ensures they remain future-proof…
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The OEE KPI and its Meaning
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a KPI that describes the availability of the plant in…
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Attention Cost Trap: The Machine Connection
When talking about production control systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), the machine connection is always a central and decisive topic. This is often the most significant cost driver…
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How to Make the Right Choice When Implementing a PDA System
Every investment in a new IT system within your company involves opportunities and risks. The investment in a production data acquisition (PDA) system for your company can have far-reaching consequences.
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What is Lean Transformation, and how does it help your business?
Every company wants a smart factory that takes its business to the ‘next level’ and to creates transparency on the shop floor. When a company is trying to…
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Traceability – Creating Transparency in Production
Transparency is a great buzzword. But how can manufacturing companies bring it to life in their complex production? How do you get a clear view of the factory, and can…
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