Beyond Consistency: How Operational Excellence Unlocks Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing
Factory of the Future
Posted By Gustavo Ghory

Beyond Consistency: How Operational Excellence Unlocks Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, operational excellence remains a cornerstone of success. But achieving consistency alone is no longer enough to stay ahead. To gain a true competitive advantage, companies must go beyond the fundamentals of operational excellence and embrace innovation, value creation, and adaptability....

Loss Analysis: From Early Days to Advanced Tools for Manufacturing Efficiency
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Gustavo Ghory

Loss Analysis: From Early Days to Advanced Tools for Manufacturing Efficiency

Loss analysis has come a long way in the manufacturing industry. From its humble beginnings to today’s advanced methodologies, it has transformed the way we uncover opportunities, eliminate waste, and drive value creation in manufacturing. In this post, we’ll explore how loss analysis evolved—from small manual efforts to data-driven systems leveraging loss analysis software—and why it’s critical for boosting manufacturing efficiency....

What is a Loss in Manufacturing? How to Identify and Eliminate Hidden Inefficiencies
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Gustavo Ghory

What is a Loss in Manufacturing? How to Identify and Eliminate Hidden Inefficiencies

In the world of manufacturing, one question often arises: What really is a loss? It’s an important question—and one that opens the door to transforming operations. A loss is more than just waste; it represents an opportunity. Whether you call it waste, inefficiency, or rework, the essence remains the same. Data suggests that nearly 30% of what we do in manufacturing involves waste. This could be wasted materials, time, effort, or energy. But instead of viewing it purely as waste, consider it as the distance between where you are and where you could be—a gap waiting to be bridged....

3 Essential Ingredients of Leadership in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Leadership
Posted By Gustavo Ghory

3 Essential Ingredients of Leadership in Manufacturing

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, leadership isn’t just about hitting production targets—it’s about getting the best out of your team on the plant floor and helping them grow. Whether you're managing a factory, leading operations, or overseeing a supply chain, every leader has a responsibility: unlock the potential of your people while steering your organization toward success....

Manufacturing's Next Step: From CoE To Ecosystem of Excellence
Factory of the Future
Posted By Vasilis Karamalegos

Manufacturing's Next Step: From CoE To Ecosystem of Excellence

A CoE is a business investment: A team that develops and shares best practices and orchestrates end-to-end transformation. In SmarterChains’ experience, however, it is only a stepping stone....

Machine Vision: 8 Companies that enable Industrial Robots to see
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Nikos Lappas

Machine Vision: 8 Companies that enable Industrial Robots to see

A list of companies that build Machine Vision solutions: Aquifi, LMI Technologies, Prophesee, 3D Infotech, VAIA Technologies, Stemmer Imaging and Industrial Vision....

Industrial Handheld Devices: Top 8 Solutions
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Vasilis Karamalegos

Industrial Handheld Devices: Top 8 Solutions

A list of 8 companies that build Handheld Devices for Industrial use: Zebra, abas ERP, Alien Technology, Omron Microscan, Casio Computers, Sonim, Tasklet Factory and Ubimax....

Automated Load Carriers: 6 Companies that carve the way for the Industry 4.0 Plant
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Angelos Tsoutsias

Automated Load Carriers: 6 Companies that carve the way for the Industry 4.0 Plant

Top solutions for Driverless and Automated Guided Vehicles in the factory....

End-of-line Palletizing: 5 Solutions for the Factory of the Future
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Posted By Angelos Tsoutsias

End-of-line Palletizing: 5 Solutions for the Factory of the Future

A list of the 5 most reliable solutions in End-of-Line Palletizing by CSI Portal, Dematic, Alvey Group, Brenton Engineering and End of Line Packaging Solutions....

Industry 4.0 Complexity and Uncertainty – Why Some Manufacturers Thrive
Smart Manufacturing Leaders
Posted By Vasilis Karamalegos

Industry 4.0 Complexity and Uncertainty – Why Some Manufacturers Thrive

Why do some manufacturing companies gain more value from Industry 4.0 than others? Because they regard the adoption of Industry 4.0 as an overall strategic business objective....

Factory Culture of the Future: A sensible guide to Adhocracy
Smart Manufacturing Leaders
Posted By Gustavo Ghory

Factory Culture of the Future: A sensible guide to Adhocracy

Imagine a synergistic organization, where silos are broken by common customer-centric objectives and a transparent flow of information....

Embracing the possibilities of Industry 4.0 in the COVID-19 era
Industry 4.0
Posted By Vasilis Karamalegos

Embracing the possibilities of Industry 4.0 in the COVID-19 era

Clearly, the time to move, to get ahead of the curve, is now by preparing and defining your future capabilities for what is next and beyond. At SmarterChains, our three-stage approach – Prepare, Define, Execute – helps manufacturers embrace the possibilities of Industry 4.0....

Ten Factory of the Future Dimensions – Your way to Industry 4.0 transformation
Industry 4.0
Posted By Nikos Lappas

Ten Factory of the Future Dimensions – Your way to Industry 4.0 transformation

At SmarterChains we call these areas the 10 Factory of the Future dimensions....

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