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James BrookJul 14, 2026 3:33:31 PM

Why engagement is the difference between data collection & improvement

Many manufacturers invest in production monitoring, expecting the ...
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James BrookJul 10, 2026 1:20:42 PM

Choosing the Right Manufacturing Process Monitoring Software

Choosing the right manufacturing process monitoring software is an ...
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James BrookMay 11, 2026 4:27:30 PM

7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Production Monitoring System

In this guide, we break down the seven most important things manufacturers ...
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James BrookMay 5, 2026 4:01:18 PM

Top 5 Ways to Reduce Machine Downtime

The top five ways to reduce machine downtime include: Identify the root ...
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James BrookApr 10, 2026 2:32:05 PM

Why Toyota made Engineers stand in a chalk circle for hours

In the 1950s, if you were a junior engineer at Toyota, the most terrifying ...
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James BrookMar 23, 2026 3:31:49 PM

Why Manufacturers are rethinking Part Counting

Walk into almost any factory and ask a simple question: “How many parts ...
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James BrookMar 13, 2026 12:05:14 PM

The secret to manufacturing productivity? A good pair of socks

Productivity socks. Yes - actual socks. Before you ask: no, they don’t ...
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James BrookMar 10, 2026 2:48:58 PM

Agility is the New Scalability in Manufacturing

Most factories run far below their theoretical capacity. Across global ...
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James BrookMar 9, 2026 10:07:13 AM

Factory Physics: 5 Realities That Defy Standard Management Instincts

It is easy to see why standard management instincts dominate the factory ...
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James BrookDec 9, 2025 11:06:14 AM

UK Manufacturing Productivity - The challenges and opportunities

UK manufacturing continues to face a persistent and well-documented ...
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James BrookDec 3, 2025 12:02:55 PM

Machine Utilisation Monitoring: What, Why and How

This article explores machine utilisation monitoring and answers what it ...
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James BrookNov 28, 2025 1:05:07 PM

Five Trends That Will Shape the Smart Factory in 2026

For years, manufacturers have been bombarded with bold promises about ...
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