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Your experienced operator is a bottleneck for your company (and this is why)
Your experienced operator is a bottleneck for your company (and this is why) They are walking your shop floor: those few senior operators who know the machines like the back of their hand. If something goes wrong, their phone rings. Great to have such experienced people, right? Yes, until they leave, fall ill, or retire. […]
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Are your new operators still not independent after 6 months? Here is how to solve it
Are your new operators still not independent after 6 months? Here is how to solve it Your best operator is constantly interrupted by new colleagues. The same questions, the same explanations. Every single time. He no longer gets to his own work and, even worse, the new operators remain dependent on him. How does this […]
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Combine data with knowledge, and gain control over your production
Combine data with knowledge, and gain control over your production The expectation was clear: if we measure everything, digitize everything, and store everything, we will gain control, be able to optimize, and make better decisions. We have now reached that point; the digital infrastructure is in place, factories are highly automated and contain thousands of […]
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The real cause of low OEE: why human knowledge makes the difference
The real cause of low OEE: why human knowledge makes the difference When a production line comes to a standstill, we often immediately point to the technology: a defective sensor or a malfunctioning system. However, the reality is completely different: long downtimes, low performance, and inconsistent quality are primarily caused by lost experience and work […]
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Why improvement plans often (unnecessarily) stall on the shop floor
Why improvement plans often (unnecessarily) stall on the shop floor As a continuous improvement manager, you see where things go wrong. Too much production loss. Too much downtime. And too few sustainable improvements. The problem is rarely a lack of will; the will is there. However, in practice, things are often much more stubborn than […]
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Too few experienced operators on the line? This is the effect on your OEE
Too few experienced operators on the line? This is the effect on your OEE In many factories, we see the same pattern: a line’s OEE lags behind, despite all efforts. Quality deviations accumulate, malfunctions are resolved too late, and deliveries come under pressure. Often, the cause is not technical, but rather a lack of experience […]
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Zwarte Cross, boxing ring, or coffee foaming: colleague Hilbert enjoys variety
Zwarte Cross, boxing ring, or coffee foaming: colleague Hilbert enjoys variety One weekend he steals the show with his own Zwarte Cross vehicle, the next he is in the kickboxing ring. In between, colleague Hilbert helps as a knowledge analyst to provide experts with insight into their own factory processes. He introduces himself: “I find […]
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Optimizing OEE by capturing knowledge: how does it work?
Optimizing OEE by capturing knowledge: how does it work? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is an excellent method for measuring your machine efficiency. But how do you translate measurements into concrete improvements? This can be achieved by combining it with the capturing of (expert) knowledge. How does that work? We will explain. OEE and securing knowledge: […]
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Getting more out of LEAN? This is the power of knowledge retention
Getting more out of LEAN? This is the power of knowledge retention LEAN is an excellent method for optimizing your processes. Working with 5S, Kaizen events, and Standardized Work establishes a strong foundation for operational excellence. But what if you could make your LEAN methodology even more effective? You can, by making your experts’ knowledge […]
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Smart knowledge management: get more out of your TPM approach
Smart knowledge management: get more out of your TPM approach Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a solid approach to elevate your production to a higher level. However, there is a secret way to get (much) more out of your TPM strategy: smart knowledge management. We will tell you all about it. TPM and knowledge management: […]
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Supporting operators with AI chatbots: consider these risks
Supporting operators with AI chatbots: consider these risks Manufacturing companies are experimenting extensively with AI chatbots for operator support during malfunctions.A digital assistant that immediately provides the correct instructions sounds ideal.However, it is not as simple as it seems, and there are significant risks involved. The great power of AI An increasing number of organizations […]
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A new machine
A new machine Does this sound familiar? You have purchased a new high-tech machine, but…· You do not yet have instructions and procedures for startup and operation· You do not yet have instructions and procedures for malfunctions· You do not yet have a training plan Yet you are facing a very strict deadline because the […]
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