Increasing Productivity

Technology is reshaping how businesses operate on a day-to-day basis. Major companies are focusing on cost-effective automation processes, improving product quality and simplifying equipment maintenance.…

In our article on the importance of lean continuous improvement (LCI), you learned the advantages of LCI success. In this one, we explain the top…

In our article, the importance of lean continuous improvement you learned about the origins and benefits of continuous improvement and that PDCA is the core…

Welcome to Evocons’ Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project example. Here you can learn more about the five phases of DMAIC by following an example project.…

Welcome to Evocons introduction to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) DMAIC project methodology. Here you can gain a basic familiarity with what LSS DMAIC projects are…

This article is a general overview of the use of Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma to improve manufacturing processes. We begin with a discussion…

Machine monitoring (MM) is the application of IIoT concepts and technology to the unique challenges of the manufacturing sector, specifically to machines and shop floor…

Advances in the IIoT, as well as its widespread adoption, are providing new ways for manufacturers to understand and work with ROI analysis. In this…

Our ROI calculator shows you the value of improving OEE. But what should you do to improve it? Who needs to be involved? What tools…

Stopwatch, a pen, and a piece of paper. Or in the best case, an Excel spreadsheet and a videotape. Up to this day, this is…

Decades of technological development in manufacturing have made operations more complex and multi-layered. We must digest a striking amount of data, generated at all levels…

Phillip Crosby taught us that Quality is Free. What he meant was that doing things right the first time is always less expensive than the…

In the constantly changing business world, cloud-based OEE solutions are the answer to manufacturers’ questions regarding production monitoring. As part of the manufacturing digitalization process,…

At Evocon, our experience of working with manufacturers all around the world continues to demonstrate the importance of two key ideas. First, real-time visibility into…

Our article, Benefits of Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing, introduced readers to the benefits of root cause analysis (RCA) and discussed its use in manufacturing.…

Fishbone diagrams are causal mapping diagrams that can be used to map the causes of a specific event to different categories. They were pioneered by…

For many manufacturing problems, but particularly for simple ones, 5 Whys Analysis is an easy-to-use and effective method for uncovering root causes. Moreover, you can…

The average factory today is working at just 60% of its potential capacity. That is according to a recent CB Insights research brief. Because of…

One of the most critical steps to increase the efficiency of your production process and OEE is to engage production operators with their work. But…

Real-time production monitoring is a transformational change. It represents a breakthrough moment for many manufacturers in terms of new levels of efficiency, profitability, and transparency.…

The decision to invest in an OEE tracking software will have a long-lasting impact on your company’s Lean journey. And how you implement and communicate…

Picture a factory, running at world-class OEE – all processes and services run at peak performance, there are no wastes and no unplanned breakdowns. What…