For small and midsized manufacturers, production planning is where daily operational efficiency meets long-term business strategy. Here are 15 core KPIs every manufacturing SME should consider ...

Technology and point cloud data can help OEMs and tier-one suppliers establish KPIs to optimize production processes. Credit: NavVis. In automotive manufacturing, key performance indicators (KPIs) can ...

Manufacturing is a fast-paced industry where success is dependent on timing and quality. That’s why it is crucial to constantly monitor every stage of the production process. Defining and tracking key ...

It’s extremely difficult to ship hundreds of thousands or even millions of things with high levels of quality. Even with stringent standards, brands carefully watch their return metrics (known in the ...

While smart manufacturing is centered around digitally transforming manufacturing operations to create new and better ways of doing business, data is also key. Unlocking new capabilities, reducing ...

How do your manufacturing operations' performance metrics stack up against your competition's efforts? How do they compare with best-in-class performers? Manufacturers always are looking for the ...

For many people outside of marketing, Google Analytics can quickly become overwhelming. This is particularly true for the owners of small manufacturing firms. Without the time and resources to ...

EV battery announcements captured the attention of our IndustryWeek manufacturing community over the past week. On one hand, Ford reported it would postpone $12 billion in EV investments, while on the ...