On the one hand, it's very true that all subsets of the manufacturing industry are unique unto themselves. In terms of performance and even quality, the metrics that someone in apparel and textiles manufacturing is concerned about may vary wildly from someone in lumber and other building materials. …
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The Major Advantages of OEE For Apparel and Textiles Manufacturing
Organizational leaders in the apparel and textiles industries are facing a number of significant challenges, essentially all at the exact same time.
For starters, utility costs are only expected to rise over the next few years - eating into the already thin profit margins for companies that…
Improve Your OEE Quality Score by Reducing Scrap Parts
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is arguably the most important metric in manufacturing productivity for a reason - it really does distill everything you need to dramatically improve your operations down to a single, straightforward number.
It's comprised of three basic components - an…
Thrive Marketing: FAQ
How do manufacturing KPIs actually improve production?
Simply put, you can't improve what you're not measuring and manufacturing KPIs (key performance indicators) allow you to drill down and pay close attention to all of those metrics that matter most to you. This can be metrics that you wa…
How a Manufacturing KPI Dashboard Can Empower Your Business in More Ways Than One
At Thrive, we've always been big believers in the idea that continual improvement in the manufacturing world is a must. Markets are changing all the time and you need to be proactive about staying ahead or you'll ultimately find yourself left behind. But at the same time, you can't improve what you'…
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