by Rick Caldwell | May 18, 2017 | Blog
The Strategic Imperative of Accurate Data In manufacturing, accurate, trustworthy information anchors scaling production processes because every takt-time adjustment depends on it. When sensor drift or manual code entry clouds the truth, improvement stalls.... by Rick Caldwell | May 6, 2017 | Blog
Understanding the Role of Palletizing Systems Palletizing systems are essential in modern production environments where throughput, precision, and labor optimization are critical. Whether stacking boxed beverages, bagged grain, or manufactured parts, the process of... by Rick Caldwell | May 2, 2017 | Blog
Understanding the Origins of OEE How long has OEE been popular in manufacturing? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has been a cornerstone metric in manufacturing for several decades. It has long been developed as part of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)... by Rick Caldwell | Apr 28, 2017 | Blog
Municipal water and wastewater treatment operations are under increasing pressure to meet strict regulatory guidelines, respond to infrastructure demands, and deliver clean, compliant output with minimal disruption. At the core of meeting these operational... by Rick Caldwell | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
Production efficiency is often viewed through the lens of machinery speed, labor optimization, or lean methodology. While these factors influence throughput, many operations find that their biggest barriers stem from less visible sources—data inaccuracy, system...