Production Efficiency Strategies to Boost Productivity | Matics https://matics.live/tag/production-efficiency/ Connected Worker Platform & Real-time Manufacturing Analytics Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:14:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Unlocking Your Profit: How Automation Becomes a Revenue Driver https://matics.live/blog/automation-revenue-driver/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:04:24 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=6568 In the dynamic manufacturing landscape, automation is a beacon of progress and efficiency, driving forward the industry for years. With the advent of digitalization solutions and advanced technologies, the shift towards automated processes has become not just a trend but a necessity for manufacturers looking to improve profitability, productivity, and competitive advantage.  The transition to […]

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]]> Confronting Complexity in Multi-SKU Manufacturing Environments https://matics.live/blog/confronting-complexity-in-multi-sku-manufacturing-environments/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:57:18 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=6496 Individual manufacturing operations can vary widely in the number of unique products or Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) they produce. While some facilities manufacture the same product day in and day out, others must switch between varied processes, recipes, and packaging styles on a routine basis. This introduces significant complexity on the shop floor, and manufacturers […]

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]]> Ways To Overcome Labor Shortage in Manufacturing https://matics.live/blog/ways-to-overcome-labor-shortage-manufacturing/ Tue, 02 May 2023 12:05:25 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=5947 The US manufacturing sector faces a wide range of challenges, from ongoing supply chain shortages to offshore competition. Today, one of the most significant hurdles for manufacturers to overcome is the shortage of labor. Advanced manufacturing operations require skilled individuals at every level, and many struggle to fill and retain those positions. Manufacturers are now […]

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]]> Increase Production Efficiency with Real-Time Data https://matics.live/blog/increase-production-efficiency-with-real-time-data/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:54:53 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3623 Digital transformation in manufacturing is creating new opportunities to improve shop floor operations. Advanced sensors and IoT (internet of things) devices can provide the data to facilitate greater efficiency at every stage of production.  However, for many manufacturing companies, there is still a significant time gap between when shop floor data is created and when […]

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]]> How to Improve Production Efficiency in the Packaging Industry https://matics.live/blog/how-to-improve-production-efficiency-in-the-packaging-industry/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:18:53 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3121 Packaging products are integral to the globalized economy that has driven incredible growth in consumer standards of living. The US packaging industry alone has produced more than 82.2 million tons of packaging in 2018. With so much demand to fill, many packaging manufacturers are interested in learning how to improve production efficiency within their factories.  […]

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]]> How Matics Helps Maintain Factory Efficiency in a Crisis through Remote Management https://matics.live/blog/maintain-factory-efficiency-in-a-crisis-through-remote-management/ Wed, 12 May 2021 15:28:38 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=1736 The need to rethink crisis management and streamline remote-work for all industries was rapidly accelerated due to the 2020 global Covid crisis. Today, as the global community learns to deal with the changes the pandemic necessitated, many manufacturing plants have realized that going back to pre-Covid times is not an option.   As a result, the […]

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]]> 5 Quality Metrics in Manufacturing That Drive Higher Manufacturing Quality https://matics.live/blog/5-quality-metrics-to-track-for-manufacturers-that-drive-higher-manufacturing-quality/ Tue, 11 May 2021 05:34:09 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=2865 Insufficient quality control can create huge losses for manufacturers. The cost of poor quality is estimated to range between 5%-30% of gross sales for most facilities. Depending on the scale of your operations, this may amount to thousands or even millions of dollars in lost profits. The good news is it is relatively easy to […]

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]]> CNC Machine Monitoring Software: What Is It and How to Improve Efficiency? https://matics.live/blog/cnc-production-monitoring-what-is-it-and-how-to-improve-efficiency/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:05:49 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=2578 Increasing automation has made CNC machining a highly productive and profitable business, driving a projected annual growth rate of 5.5% between 2019 and 2026. Medical and aerospace industries are amongst the biggest users of CNC machinery, as well as defense and petrochemical companies, in which precision is an absolute must-have. However, greater operational efficiency is […]

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]]> 7 Ways to Improve Manufacturing Efficiency during Coronavirus https://matics.live/blog/ways-to-improve-manufacturing-efficiency-during-coronavirus/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:06:30 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=1582 It’s official – coronavirus is here, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Countries all over the world are asking their citizens to make drastic changes to their daily lives in order to fight the spread of the disease. With such a massive shift in behavior naturally comes a shift in manufacturing needs. Luckily, you […]

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