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Manufacturing KPI Tracking: Key Metrics to Optimise Operations

  Monitoring the appropriate Key Performance Indicators is critical to enhancing efficiency and lowering costs. It sustains quality production standards. The combined use of Manufacturing Analytics and Industrial IoT allows for the analysis of real-time data. It has enabled manufacturers to optimise their operations. This blog discusses the key manufacturing KPIs that lead to enhanced decision-making. Why Manufacturing KPIs Matter KPIs give a measurable indicator of performance that enables manufacturers to gauge their production efficiency, resource usage, and general business health. Through tracking these metrics, companies can: Detect inefficiencies and bottlenecks Increase productivity and minimise downtime Enhance product quality and reduce defects Manage costs and maximise resource allocation Make informed strategic decisions Manufacturing KPIs to Monitor 1. Overall Equipment Effectiveness  OEE is the benchmark for measuring manufacturing productivity. It measures thre...

Integrating CAD with PLM, MES, and Other Manufacturing Systems

  Effectiveness and smooth collaboration are essential to remain competitive. The most practical way to achieve these objectives is by connecting CAD software development with PLM and other manufacturing systems. With this connection, companies can streamline processes and provide improved product innovation. Why Integrate CAD with Other Systems? CAD software is the backbone of product design. However, valuable design information tends to get isolated. Integrating CAD with other systems ensures that product data moves seamlessly throughout all manufacturing phases. CAD and PLM Integration: Managing the Entire Product Lifecycle Product Lifecycle Management is necessary for product data centralisation and design approval management. The integration of CAD with PLM enables businesses to: Store design files automatically in a structured environment. Enforce version control to avoid obsolete or conflicting designs. Enhance collaboration between engineers, procurement teams, and supplie...