In the realm of manufacturing, every minute counts. Efficiency isn't just a goal; it's the lifeblood of any successful operation. Yet, amidst the buzz of optimizing processes and streamlining workflows, there's a small yet significant aspect that often goes unnoticed: minor stops. These interruptions, typically lasting...
This webinar explores how ABLE can accelerate digital transformations with advanced data collection for OEE and MES solutions. Learn how deploying Sage Clarity’s ABLE application in your environment can accelerate and drive OEE uplift, avoid problems before they occur, and reduce engineering time by up...
Join Sage Clarity on this webinar to explore how accelerator applications such as our Next-Gen ANDON improve communication between operators and engineers. With a combined system of digital signage on the production floor, Andon lights, and email alerts, Next-Gen ANDON enables better continuous improvement opportunities...
Static to Real-Time KPIs Developing a strategy to migrate from static to real-time KPIs is a journey. We have developed a 5 step process to help companies with this endeavor. Identify your KPIs Take an inventory of KPIs across the business and catalog them. The suggestion is to...
Last year IBM came out with the statistic we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily. In the next few years this number will increase exponentially as companies continue to invest in the "Industrial Internet of Things" (IIoT). Such numbers demonstrate an incredible magnitude of information which can be...
Many business metrics programs use this adage as a rallying cry: “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Once an organization determines what to measure, the next step is how to manage. A key component of managing is to apply goals or targets to specific...
Analytics and big data continue to be the rave to improve supply chain performance. With supply chain data available from so many new disparate sources – from supplier quality to manufacturing to global sustainability – performance can be dramatically improved in corporations if there is...
Several years ago a study by The Advanced Performance Institute entitled 20 Years of Measuring and Managing Business Performance revealed the fact that less than 20% of companies state everyone obtains regular insights (usually using Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs) which improve day-to-day decision making...
Given statistics of use, why would you not want your team to manage your supply chain from a smartphone? The ability to stay informed of real-time events and quickly communicate are becoming more an expectation of professionals - especially in supply chain management. The average attention...
While Business Intelligence has been a hot topic among organizations over the past decade, more recently, real-time Business Intelligence has taken a higher priority. We will not review “why”, but lets review “how”. Certainly a robust infrastructure needs to be a key priority...
Most of the organizations we serve have enough information; it is what is done with the information and how this information supports your business. The best way in which information can support a business is via analytics. We have discussed supply chain analytics here, including...
We are very proud and flattered to be selected by CIO Magazine. Below is the press release: Sage Clarity Selected by CIO Review in 20 Most Promising Collaboration Technology Solution Providers Annual list showcases the 20 Most Promising Collaboration Solution Providers. FREMONT, CA—December 10th 2015—CIO Review (www.cioreview.com)...
We have been involved in several large-scale supply chain visibility projects recently. When we started on these projects, we found an Aberdeen Group Benchmark report from 2006 (!) and felt nostalgic. The industry has been talking about supply chain visibility for 20+ years and we...
A recent FORBES article discusses, and actual has 10 Steps To Conquer Information Overload. FORBES has some great steps. However, we prefer not to “conquer” information overload, but how to use so much information to your advantage. One thing we all need to realize...
It is always exciting to see an area we are very passionate about gain some steam. Our friends at Transparency Market Research just published a new market study entitled Supply Chain Analytics Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast....
Transforming a culture can be a daunting task and certainly requires more than can written in 1 blog post. However, there are a few items we notice in working in large-scale transformations over the past 3 years. Communication. Not a new aspect of cultural change, but...
How can organizations have their cake and eat it too? The phrases are very common: Break down the silos Data silos create barriers which impedes decision making Collaborate across all part of a business Here is a fact: not everyone in a company can operate at the...
I had the opportunity to attend and present at The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) “Roadmapping Workshop on Measurement Science for Prognostics and Health Management of Smart Manufacturing Systems”. The focus of the conference in centered on processes and systems to help businesses...
Extraordinary Performance Delivering Industry-Specific Epicor Solutions, Support and Services to Customers Worldwide CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Clarity LLC, a leader in best-of-breed supply chain and manufacturing solutions, announced it has earned Platinum Partner Status for the Americas in the Epicor® Inspired Partner Network. ...
Moving from static to real time KPIs with Maturity Framework™ can have a material impact on an organization. To see the top 5 impact areas below, read on....
