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Yes, why are LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) applications so popular? Is it just a new fad[…]

Most companies have either an ERP or SCM or some other enterprise solution installed, but these solutions[…]

Most management and quality theorists believe that Quality comprises of 9 dimensions, which are- Aesthetics, Conformity, Durability,[…]

TQM, Lean, Lean-Six-Sigma and Six Sigma are various theories of Operations Management or management on the whole[…]

Safety of the working environment and Quality of the final product/service are the most important contributors to[…]

Data is such a simple four letter word, but without this ‘data’ we could be thrust back[…]

Organizations today are facing high pressure to develop products faster and put them for sale in the[…]

By Vivek Bhachawat There 2 basic categories of innovation, one aims at sustaining the current process and[…]

As consumers we owe a lot to R&D labs, these labs provide us with novel products that[…]

What separates an Industry leader from the followers? Why are the leaders able to adapt faster to[…]

Every Top Boss of every Organization of the world strives to make his/her organization the best in[…]

Technology and efficient management of data are the major drivers of operational excellence in the current industrial[…]

If you are an Operation’s professional, you would agree with me when I say that a major[…]

Quality, Cost, Speed, Dependability and Flexibility are the top five competitive priorities for any Organization. It was[…]

Process control and continuous improvement go hand in hand. Every engineer in manufacturing and R&D needs to[…]

Technology has been the driving force in process improvisation ever since the advent of Industrial Era. It[…]

Safety first, everything else second, is that something you really believe in? It is seen that many[…]

Ever since Industrial Revolution changed the way the world looks at production, Factories have been pivotal parts[…]

It is vital during the vendor engagement process to define the guidelines that vendors must adhere too.[…]

FIS stands for Factory Information System; it is an application which is considered crucial by automation experts.[…]

here are two universal variables each organization deals with and it is these variables that determine the[…]

What is profitability? Is it just making more and more money? Is it the blind pursuit of[…]

What separates an ordinary company from an extraordinary one? Why are some Organizations able to adapt faster[…]

Discreet Manufacturing is considered different from process manufacturing because the end product being produced is different every[…]

Throughput, Operational Expense and Inventory are three major concerns for any manufacturing Organization irrespective of their end[…]

I believe that the pursuit of process excellence is quite a complex and in most cases a[…]

Is Safety the first priority in your Organization? Is worker safety and a hazard free working environment[…]

Information Technology is one of the most important areas of strategic planning and decision making for modern[…]

What helps the Organizations that are market leaders get to the position they are at? After wondering[…]

As consumers we owe a lot to R&D labs, these labs provide us with novel products that[…]

I have noticed through my experience and that of my peers that managing the WIP or Work[…]

Today all major organizations in the world are laying stress on becoming eco-friendly and developing technologies that[…]

Any process is as good as its weakest link. A process has many components which include various[…]

Inventory Management is it really a concern for your Organization? I bet it is and always will[…]

The common notion in the minds of people is that software applications like the MES are more[…]

  Operations Management is often the most neglected area in all Organizations, it is considered to be[…]

In his famous novel the Goal, Eliyahu Goldratt explains the importance of understanding the three most important[…]

The question stated above seems to be a very valid question, I mean what could be wrong[…]

Technology has drastically transformed the way manufacturing industry functions today; it has become the major differentiating factor[…]

Do you think your Factory has realized its optimum capacity and is capable of working at this[…]

Manufacturing Organizations of the modern industrial era have realized the importance of Automation and Integration of their[…]

I have always had a strong belief that companies that aspire to be more efficient also achieve[…]

What separates an ordinary company from an extraordinary one? Why are some Organizations able to adapt faster[…]

Every Top Boss of every Organization of the world strives to make his/her organization the best in[…]

Integration of production facilities, does it mean the physical integration or is there more to it? Well,[…]

Is Engineering Data Collection important for your Organization? If I am right it’s extremely important to be[…]

Data Analytics, is it just a fancy name? Is Data Analytics important for all businesses? Is Data[…]

As consumers we owe a lot to R&D labs, these labs provide us with novel products that[…]

What makes an Organization a Leader, is it better management, better machines, better leadership, better resources, better[…]

Synergize Operations to Optimize Profitability, this is the modern mantra for a successful and truly global Organizations.[…]

What separates an ordinary company from an extraordinary one? Why are some Organizations able to adapt faster[…]

Technological advancements have drastically transformed the way manufacturing industry functions today; it has become the major differentiating[…]

For Organizations that manufacture any kind of product, the Factory is the heart of that Organization. Factories[…]

Factories have transformed drastically in the last 100 years or so, the main reason behind this is[…]

Every Top Boss of every Organization of the world strives to make his/her organization the best in[…]

MES applications are transforming the way production units operate, they are making factories more integrated, efficient and[…]

What helps the Organizations that are market leaders get to the position they are at? After wondering[…]

Top Management plays an important role in any business decision, especially when leveraging information and benefits derived[…]

FIS stands for Factory Information System; it is an application which is considered crucial by automation experts.[…]

Over the years Manufacturing has become more precise and process dependent, any deviation from the set procedures[…]

Operations Management is often the most neglected area in all Organizations, it is considered to be a[…]

Are you unable to meet the growing demand for your products? Do you think you are operating[…]

Is Safety the first priority in your Organization? Is worker safety and a hazard free working environment[…]

Quality, Speed, Dependability, Flexibility and Cost, these are the vital competitive priorities that are considered most crucial[…]

Have you ever wondered what is missing in your manufacturing plant? Why are operational costs still high?[…]

The biggest requirement of Big Data Analytics can be considered the paradigm shift required in the perspective[…]

What is profitability? Is it just making more and more money? Is it the blind pursuit of[…]

Is Safety the first priority in your Organization? Is worker safety and a hazard free working environment[…]

Almost every Doctor I have ever met has told me a cliché “Prevention is better than cure”.[…]

It is often a matter of debate whether or not the pursuit of excellence is feasible economically?[…]

What is profitability? Is it just making more and more money? Is it the blind pursuit of[…]

Let me ask you at the very beginning of this Blog, do Safety and Quality management come[…]

Quality has become the most sought after competitive priority to excel at, for organizations around the world.[…]

Technological advancements have drastically transformed the way manufacturing industry functions today; it has become the major differentiating[…]

In his famous novel the Goal, Eliyahu Goldratt explains the importance of understanding the three most important[…]

Integration of production facilities, does it mean the physical integration or is there more to it? Well,[…]

Factory performance is often neglected by even the most diligent of management professionals and top bosses. There[…]

What makes an Operation Excellent? What are the means to achieve excellence, why is it so important?[…]

Throughput, Operational Expense and Inventory are three major concerns for any manufacturing Organization irrespective of their end[…]

Do you really consider Safety and Quality vital parameters for your Organization? Continue reading if your answer[…]

We live in a highly technology driven world, information is what brings us together and it is[…]

Quality has become the most sought after competitive priority to excel at, for organizations around the world.[…]

Do you believe in prevention or inspection? Does Getting it right the first time matter to your?[…]

Manufacturing Operations are expected to be both flexible and have a high level process complexity. Flexibility allows[…]

Over the years Manufacturing has evolved to become highly automated and complex endeavor, heavily dependent on technology[…]

Show me the Data. This phrase is used by countless management professionals everyday around the world. Management[…]

Information is considered the most important resource for decision making in any Organization. To be able to[…]

There was a time, not very long ago, when mass production of standard goods was the goal[…]

Is your factory operation the best in your industry? Is it operating at optimum efficiency? Are the[…]

Vendors are as important as customers in the Value Chain of any Organization. Supply Chain Management advocates[…]

There are many questions that come to our mind when we think about a manufacturing excellence package.[…]

The product development life-cycle is the journey of a product (tangible or intangible), from its conception to[…]

What is a Manufacturing Excellence Application? Does it really work? Does my factory need such an application?[…]

FIS stands for Factory Information System; it is an application which is considered crucial by automation experts.[…]

All Operations professionals know and would agree that no matter how fool proof a production process might[…]

TQM, Lean, Lean-Six-Sigma and Six Sigma are various theories of Operations Management or management on the whole[…]

What is profitability? Is it just making more and more money? Is it the blind pursuit of[…]

By Vivek Bhachawat Process control, is a derivative of the school of thought that believes that management[…]

By Sanjeev Gupta Thirty years back, if someone was to walk up to my dad, and say[…]

Why do we need process control? To what extent should the data be analyzed? Will my operation[…]