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Every manufacturer has both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) technology that they rely on to run their shop floor. Today, new solutions are making it possible to achieve IT/OT convergence – bringing together these systems to achieve new heights through their synergy. We’ve already discussed how Real-time Operation Intelligence (RtOI) helps manufacturers achieve IT/OT convergence, but here’s a

The modern manufacturing landscape is highly competitive and is undergoing rapid change as manufacturers implement the latest solutions. Our most recent Matics webinar draws the connection between the advantages provided by a real-time production floor management system and the impact it has on a manufacturer’s profitability. The webinar is hosted by Business Development Manager at Matics, Elie Slama, who is

The New Way to Manage Your Factory Floor Manufacturers can’t afford to be left out of the latest industrial revolution. The latest developments in cloud technology, Industrial IoT (IIoT), operational intelligence, and digital twins are providing manufacturers with a digital transformation that lets them leverage production data and improve key metrics like OEE. This guide will show you how your

Manufacturers rely on production scheduling tools to avoid delays and optimize production, decreasing costs and increasing efficiency. Conventional solutions can only take scheduling so far, with many opportunities for improvement across the industry.  To develop their production scheduling capabilities, manufacturers must overcome specific challenges. They will have to streamline workflows, manage the complexity of modern factory floors, and improve visibility

Every production process will have sources of material waste that they must mitigate. For many manufacturers, this entails the use of defective units as recycled feedstock, developing a waste management policy, and enhancing quality control. Each of these tasks presents its own unique challenges that require a robust solution to address effectively. On many factory floors, the implementation of waste

Blow molding is a common process in plastics manufacturing that faces a variety of challenges around material and energy management. Manufacturers incur a direct cost from material and energy waste. In addition to that, the increased use of taxes and fines in regulating plastic production and recycled content adds further costs. Public perception of sustainability in manufacturing contributes to pressure

October 2022 – Matics LTD, creator of Real-time Operational Intelligence (RtOI) manufacturing optimization solution, recently partnered with Brazil-based integration and consulting firm Belago Technologies to accelerate the adoption of next-generation technologies within the local manufacturing sector.  Industry 4.0 adoption has led many manufacturers to realize that they need digitalization solutions in order to adopt best practices and enhance their operations.

The rise of new Industry 4.0 solutions has led to many manufacturers implementing new methods for monitoring, control, and optimizing the shop floor. However, new technology has also brought about an entirely new class of resources – work management tools. With the right solution, manufacturers can use these tools to increase productivity and efficiency in ways they could never have

Most manufacturers haven’t found the right balance for their shop floor yet. They find themselves dealing with misused resources, a lack of communication, inefficient workflows, and slow reactions to events as they happen. Matics provides a Real-time Operational Intelligence (RtOI) solution that addresses the three critical layers that make up a well-balanced shop floor. These three layers are aggregate, analyze,

Sustainable manufacturing is something just about everyone in the industry is moving toward, with 71.9% of American manufacturers already having a sustainability policy in place. This commitment to sustainability makes it possible for manufacturers to have a positive environmental and social impact, building a better future for everyone. But how exactly did this commitment to sustainability arise, and why are

Sustainability is among the most important topics in manufacturing today. Manufacturers are facing significant pressure from public opinion and new regulations to reduce waste and develop more sustainable processes. The food and beverage manufacturing sector is among the most closely scrutinized industries. Waste in the food and beverage sector contributes not only to environmental concerns over energy use and pollution

Lean manufacturing methodologies are essential for any manufacturer’s success today. The principles of lean manufacturing provide manufacturers with a framework and system to increase efficiency by reducing numerous types of material, energy, labor, and time wastes at key points through their operations. The five principles of lean manufacturing are what guide the implementation of this production method. These lean principles