How real-time machine data transforms forecasting, costing, and decision-making There’s a familiar saying in the world of technology: “Garbage in, garbage out.” It’s been around for decades, but today—at a time when AI is becoming a critical tool for manufacturers—it matters more than ever. AI can analyze data at incredible speed.It can forecast, compare scenarios, calculate costs, and uncover insights that would take humans hours or days to figure out. But here’s the catch: AI is only as...

Why improving one shift often beats the cost and culture impact of expanding to two Manufacturers face a familiar dilemma: “Do we add a second shift, or do we try to get more out of the one we already have?” Over the past 12 years, I’ve had this conversation with countless operations leaders — and there’s a consistent theme that comes up every time: Very few manufacturers are excited about adding a second shift. And for good reason. The Cultural Impact of Adding a Second Shift A single-shift...

Most people assume machine monitoring is only for high-production environments or continuous improvement teams obsessed with OEE and throughput. But sometimes, the most important role of machine data is much simpler: proving or disproving the assumptions everyone holds. This is exactly what happened with one of our long-standing customers — a well-known equipment manufacturer that’s been in business for over 100 years. A Maintenance Manager Under Pressure Their Facilities Maintenance Manager...