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Factory operator using a digital production monitoring system on the shop floor.

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How to implement a production monitoring system without disrupting output

Many manufacturers know they need better visibility on production, but worry new tech might disrupt… Read more »

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How Labour Tracking Software Will Benefit Your Business

Labour is one of the biggest day-to-day costs for most manufacturers, but many still track… Read more »

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Top 5 common causes of downtime and how OEE software can help

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Top 5 Common Causes of Downtime, and How OEE Software Can Help

Downtime is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing. It can lead to lost productivity,… Read more »

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Simple ways to improve machine uptime with OEE monitoring

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Simple Ways to Improve Machine Uptime with OEE Monitoring

Machine uptime is critical in manufacturing. Every minute of downtime means lost production, increased costs… Read more »

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How to use OEE metrics to boost equipment performance on the shop floor

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How to Use OEE Metrics to Boost Equipment Performance on the Shop Floor

OEE metrics for equipment performance offer a practical way to increase output, minimise downtime, and… Read more »

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What does Gemba mean

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How OEE Software Enhances Your Role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your job is to boost efficiency, reduce waste and drive… Read more »

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Navigating the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) with Gemba Compliance

The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) takes effect on 13th December 2024. It represents… Read more »

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Can This One Simple Change Make Manufacturing More Sustainable? The Results Will Shock You

In the manufacturing industry, where every small inefficiency can lead to significant waste, it’s easy… Read more »

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Effective Operations

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Unlock the Secret to Boosting Productivity: The KPI Everyone Overlooks

When it comes to running a smooth operation, especially in environments that aren’t fully automated,… Read more »

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Gemba Lean

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Why Every Manufacturing Manager Needs Gemba Lean

Let’s face it, managing a manufacturing floor is no small feat. Between ensuring data accuracy,… Read more »

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Unlock Efficiency: Mastering 5S Training with Gemba Solutions

At Gemba Solutions, we’re committed to helping organisations achieve operational excellence through lean principles and… Read more »

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improving efficiency

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Doing more with less and improving efficiency in manufacturing

There’s no denying the fact that the production of goods has become increasingly more high-pressure… Read more »

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How our workshops drive continuous improvement in manufacturing

Our services team is dedicated to empowering organisations. They spend a lot of their time… Read more »

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production performance

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So, what exactly is digitalisation?

And how does this apply to my organisation? Simply put, digitalisation is the integration of… Read more »

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connected workforce

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How using data efficiently creates a connected workforce

For a joined-up collaborative approach to managing business operations; having clear information for all is… Read more »

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Factory managers carrying out a shop floor walk through a manufacturing production line to observe equipment and operations.

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What does Gemba actually mean?

Gemba definition: What does Gemba mean? We’re often asked what Gemba actually means. Gemba (現場)… Read more »

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3 Simple Ways OEE in Manufacturing Can Control and Improve Operations

With easy access to reliably recorded data, it’s a lot quicker to establish just how… Read more »

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How do you introduce data to your workforce?

Collecting real-time data allows you to make changes on the shop floor or strategically plan… Read more »

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TIMWOODS

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Defining bottom line hidden losses with TIM WOODS

In simple terms, the whole point of business is to make money, more money than… Read more »

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Continuous-improvement-process

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Maintaining the momentum of the continuous improvement process

So, you’ve empowered your workforce but now what? Once results are going in the right… Read more »

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