10 Strategies for Making Analytics Pay, ISO 9001 Facts & Figures, and more...

This week’s industry round up provides articles that discuss how to get the most out of big data, facts on the importance of the ISO 9001 standard, manufacturing metrics that actually matter, and connecting America’s youth with the manufacturing sector.

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Making Analytics Pay in Manufacturing: 10 Strategies for Getting More Value from Your Data

Louis Columbus of Plex Systems discusses what he has learned about data analytics from personal experience of working with a variety of manufacturers. Columbus emphasized how extending shop floor data to determine how plant, manufacturing, financial and enterprise-wide performance can be improved is key to making analytics worthwhile. By doing so, analytics becomes the fuel for organizations in synchronizing operations and quickly adapting to the learning curves that arise from introducing new products to market. Read these 10 strategies.

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ISO 9001: Facts and Figures You Should Know [Infographic]

Did you know that there are nearly 20,000 individual ISO standards? You may ask yourself, “What’s so important about ISO 9001?” Intelex recently published an infographic that provides facts about this standard including why companies get certified and what the financial benefits can be.  Learn about joining the other 1.1million certificates throughout 178 countries. Access infographic.  

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Connecting the Youth With the Next Generation of Manufacturing

An article that was written by Mike Roberts for the 2^nd Annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 4^th was published in the Huffington Post. Roberts examines the growing disconnect between our country’s youth and the manufacturing industry. This article not only stresses the importance of educating younger generations on industrial employment opportunities, but also the benefits that a thriving manufacturing sector brings to our economy. A great read in support of Manufacturing Day efforts, click here for more insight.

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28 Manufacturing Metrics that Actually Matter (The Ones We Rely On)

There are a variety of different manufacturing metrics an organization may measure. However, the metrics that are the most important to you may vary based on your job role and responsibilities. In this article, Mark Davidson breaks down 28 of the most widely measured metrics across inventory, compliance, profitability, customer experience, quality, and more. Read more.

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