Quality control has moved out of the ‘end of the line' zone in today's manufacturing world. It's woven into the process.

How does a company get the most from smart manufacturing tools? Simple. Deploy the right technology. Easy to say, but difficult to accomplish, according to one expert. “Wearing a Fitbit doesn't cause ...

ISA-95, also known as ANSI/ISA-95 or IEC 62264, is an international set of standards aimed at integrating logistics systems with manufacturing control systems. It organizes technology and business ...

Manufacturing systems are more connected than ever. Production, MES, ERP and business applications all rely on shared data. When that integration is thoughtfully designed, information flows and ...

Quality Cost Management (QCM) in manufacturing systems encompasses the systematic identification, measurement and control of all costs related to ensuring product and process quality. Through the ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

System changes are the dominant driver of production incidents. Therefore, change-related metrics must be treated as first-class reliability signals. This perspective is consistent with the emphasis ...

Obtaining FDA clearance or approval is just the beginning of a company’s regulatory journey. As FDA-regulated products evolve, changes to software, labeling, manufacturing processes, and design are a ...