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10 advanced techniques to improve your supply chain strategy

By Marvo

A robust supply chain strategy is crucial in today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving global economy. Problems that businesses face include shifting consumer preferences, interruptions in supply, and an increasing focus on sustainability. This article delves into ten cutting-edge methods, in order to keep supply chain tactics robust, efficient, and competitive.

7 min read November 22, 2024
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Reduce downtime in manufacturing and increase and profitability with advanced analytics solutions.

How to reduce downtime in manufacturing with analytics

Marvo


Analytics are a game changer when it comes to reducing downtime in manufacturing. They have the ability to reduce the length of unplanned outages, increase the lifespan of machines, and offer cost savings. Recent developments in the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and machine learning are now coming together to enhance the abilities of these systems. This integration has led to great strides in tracking the deterioration of production equipment.

4 min read August 15, 2024
 Discover the benefits of predictive maintenance and ensure optimal equipment performance.

The benefits of predictive maintenance

Marvo


When it comes to equipment maintenance, reactive maintenance is not only costly but also messy and rarely fun. You need to get someone to diagnose the fault, get the parts, and implement a rapid solution to get the faulty equipment back online. Whether using internal or external resources to get the job done, this is rarely an efficient process.

4 min read August 2, 2024
 Exploring the various types of machine downtime in manufacturing, helping you conquer production obstacles.

Identifying the types of machine downtime in manufacturing

Marvo


In the manufacturing industry, it is nearly impossible to avoid experiencing the different types of downtime. In 2023 ABB carried out an industry survey of more than 3000 businesses across the globe. Only 1% responded to say that they experienced no unplanned outages of critical equipment at all. In contrast, a whopping 8% experienced unplanned downtime every single day. As well as this, there are instances in which the machine downtime is not unplanned.

4 min read July 19, 2024
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