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This image illustrates a factory with smart technology. The image represents the benefits of smart manufacturing.

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3 Vital Benefits of Smart Manufacturing

July 26, 2021

3 Vital Benefits of Smart Manufacturing There's an extensive…

Use Lean Principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency in this factory.

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An Essential Tool to Help You Follow Lean Principles

July 19, 2021

Lean Principles in Manufacturing What are "the" Lean principles…

Picture of a worker performing maintenance in a factory. Decision-makers in this factory could possibly be deciding on preventive vs predictive maintenance strategies.

<img width="495" height="400" alt="Picture of a worker performing maintenance in a factory. Decision-makers in this factory could possibly be deciding on preventive vs predictive maintenance strategies." data-srcset="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-495x400.png 495w, //i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-845x684.png 845w" data-src="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-495x400.png" data-sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="495" height="400" src="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-495x400.png" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Picture of a worker performing maintenance in a factory. Decision-makers in this factory could possibly be deciding on preventive vs predictive maintenance strategies." srcset="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-495x400.png 495w, //i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Combine-Industry-4.0-with-IIoT-6-1-845x684.png 845w" sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" />

Preventive Vs Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturers

July 13, 2021

Preventive Vs Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturers Preventive…

Graphic illustrating proper vs improper production downtime tracking.

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Improper Production Downtime Tracking is Flattening Your Profits

July 5, 2021

Improper Production Downtime Tracking is Flattening Your Profits How…

Graphic illustrating the development of a digital strategy vs digital transformation. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Develop a solid strategy to complete a successful digital transformation.

<img width="495" height="400" alt="Graphic illustrating the development of a digital strategy vs digital transformation. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Develop a solid strategy to complete a successful digital transformation." data-srcset="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-495x400.png 495w, //i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-845x684.png 845w" data-src="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-495x400.png" data-sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="495" height="400" src="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-495x400.png" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Graphic illustrating the development of a digital strategy vs digital transformation. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Develop a solid strategy to complete a successful digital transformation." srcset="//i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-495x400.png 495w, //i0.wp.com/ectobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-23-at-11.31.17-AM-1-845x684.png 845w" sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" />

Digital Strategy vs Digital Transformation: Are you Forgetting one?

June 29, 2021

Digital Strategy vs Digital Transformation: Are you Forgetting…

Graphic illustrating how you can boost manufacturing operational efficiency.

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2 ways to Boost your Manufacturing Operational Efficiency Today

June 21, 2021

2 ways to Boost your Manufacturing Operational Efficiency Manufacturing…