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Why data alone is not enough to improve OEE
Why data alone is not enough to improve OEE Key takeawaysCollecting data is not enough to make OEE progress.Many sites measure abundantly but never act.Value comes from...
Tariffs in 2026: How US Manufacturers Defend Margin When Input Costs Jump
Tariffs in 2026: How US Manufacturers Defend Margin When Input Costs Jump Tariffs are now a first-order margin problem. The weighted-average applied US tariff rate jumped from about 1.5% in 2022 to...
Smart Factory Readiness Assessment 2026: Where US Manufacturers Stand — and What to Fix First
Smart Factory Readiness Assessment 2026: Where US Manufacturers Stand, and What to Fix First Almost everyone is 'doing' smart factory. Almost no one is finished. In 2026, about 72% of manufacturers...
Smart Factory Readiness Assessment 2026: Where US Manufacturers Stand — and What to Fix First
Smart Factory Readiness Assessment 2026: Where US Manufacturers Stand, and What to Fix First Almost everyone is 'doing' smart factory. Almost no one is finished. In 2026, about 72% of manufacturers...
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