Field notes
What we learn digitizing manufacturing operations in Mexico and the border corridor. No pitch, no SEO bait.
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Quality
How to digitize the NCR process without a 6-month project
Digitizing the Non-Conformance process doesn't have to be a never-ending project. We show you how to do it in weeks.
Jul 15, 20268 min read
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Opinion
The real cost of Excel in manufacturing operations
Excel is free. Except for the hours lost, data entry errors, and the stress of every audit. We do the math.
Jul 10, 20266 min read
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General
5 manufacturing KPIs an integrated system can deliver in real time
OEE, yield, MTTR, cycle time, and first-pass yield. What they are, why they matter, and how to get them without a BI team.
Jul 5, 20267 min read
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Quality
ISO 13485 audits: how to reduce prep time by 40%
Audit preparation doesn't have to be a last-minute scramble. Proven strategies from medical device manufacturing.
Jun 28, 20269 min read
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Industry
Why Tijuana-San Diego corridor manufacturers are dropping SAP
It's not that SAP is bad. It's that for floor operations, there are more agile and economical options. What we're seeing in the market.
Jun 20, 202610 min read