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OPC UA Companion Specifications 2027: PackML, ISA-95, Euromap, MTConnect — interoperability guide for manufacturing IIoT
TL;DR · OPC UA Companion Specifications in 60 words OPC UA Companion Specifications provide standardized information models for manufacturing domains: PackML (OMAC ISA-TR88 state model for...
Improve your production lines with OEE and customer quality metrics
Discover how to optimize your production with OEE and customer quality metrics to sustainably improve your production lines.
Operational Excellence: The 5 Levels of OEE Maturity
Operational excellence cannot be achieved overnight. Between a factory that is discovering OEE and one that is optimizing it in real time, there are several stages of maturity to go through. Understanding where you stand allows you to set the right priorities and avoid rushing things. In this article, we present the five levels of […]
Multi Plant OEE: How to Standardize Performance Across Your Manufacturing Sites
How to harmonize OEE measurement across multiple sites to enable reliable comparisons, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the group. Multi-plant OEE has become a major strategic issue for manufacturers operating in multiple locations. The question comes up systematically at management committee meetings: "[…]
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How can you reduce the maintenance costs of your machines while maintaining quality and performance?
The maintenance of your production machinery is an essential aspect of any production site. However, maintenance costs...
10 tips to improve the performance of your machines
Machine performance is a crucial issue for companies. High-performance machines enable you to produce faster, reduce production costs and minimise downtime. In this article, we share 10 tips for improving the performance of your industrial machinery…
10 steps and tips for a successful factory tour :
The Gemba Walk, or ‘factory walk’, is a management routine proposed by the Lean philosophy. It is a practice that can...
Everything you need to know about Gemba Walks
In the manufacturing industry, there is a practice known as Gemba Walk or factory tour. To briefly explain its principle, this practice consists of going to the workshop and checking operations in person…
What Muda Muri Mura is and why you should adopt it in Lean Management
Muda Mura Muri. Three words that may seem complicated to pronounce, but in reality they conceal a simple and effective management philosophy: Lean management. This philosophy is based on three fundamental principles: waste reduction (Muda), quality improvement (Mura) and speed (Muri)…
Lean Management: introduction
Today, Lean Management is well-known and present in many sectors of activity. The definitions are not always identical, but a common core emerges. We’re going to answer a number of questions here, from the simplest to the most unexpected. After reading this article, you will be able to answer questions such as ‘What is Lean Management? or ’What is the difference between Lean Management and Lean Manufacturing? Enough dithering, what is Lean management?
Ecology and economy, enemies or allies?
With the presidential elections just a few months away, all the country’s politicians are keen to win over the French people. A lot of issues are creating a buzz, but it’s important to keep in mind the priority issues for the future. And what are they? Apart from the cost of energy, for example, which is making life difficult, we need to start looking ahead today. How can we ensure a peaceful future in the short, medium and long term?
TRS or OEE? What indicators should you use to measure your performance?
The OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and the TRS (Taux de Rendement Synthétique) now coexist in our French workshops. They are the benchmark for measuring machine performance. But what are the differences between the two? Do you have to change your calculation method to switch from one indicator to the other? Let’s find out together. When a plant is integrated into a group, for example, it is often necessary to change the indicators in question. As it’s not always easy to adapt, we’re going to take a look at the steps involved in this calculation…
Summer in industry: challenges and opportunities
It’s already mid-July, the summer that seemed so far away is here, and the fine weather should be here soon. And that means good news! It’s the start of the holidays, for those who aren’t already enjoying them. For the others, the numbers are gradually shrinking. You’re going to have to deal with the consequences of the summer, on your own or in a reduced team. What happens in industry during the summer, and what are the consequences for the plant?
In the race to innovate, how do you spot the projects of the future?
The race to innovate wasn’t always on. In today’s world, offering an existing product is no longer enough to gain a foothold in a market. On the other hand, just a few years ago, offering locally a product that was already available elsewhere was viable…
A competition to boost industrial performance
The competition: Win in productivity! On the occasion of our 5 th. This year at the market, we're offering you the...
French and European industry, between crisis and shortage?
La pandémie de COVID-19 a bouleversé l’économie mondiale. Dans les livres d’histoire, on pourra un jour lire l’arrêt total de la production mondiale. Dans le même temps, les besoins en masques, en matériel médical et en produits numériques ont explosé. Tout cela a conduit à une pénurie mondiale. C’était en mai 2020, et c’est encore dans tous les esprits. Un an après, où en sommes-nous ?
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