Video: What is Cognitive Manufacturing?

Small and medium size manufacturers in a variety of industries including food & beverage can benefit from an IIoT implementation. Assuming that IIoT projects are out of reach can be a costly mistake for SMBs.

The OEE calculation rolls the “6 big losses” of TPM into one number that represents the effective operating rate for a piece of equipment or synchronized line—in other words, the percent of time the equipment or line is operating effectively, or its valuable operating time.

With the help of lean technology, companies can eliminate waste to help improve profitability.