# Factbird > Factbird is a manufacturing intelligence platform that collects real-time production data from machines and lines and turns it into actions on the shop floor. Manufacturers use it to track OEE, downtime and output live, digitize paper-based quality and maintenance routines, and build operator skills. Factbird is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has served manufacturers since 2016. Key facts: - Company: Factbird ApS, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with offices in Denmark and the US. Formerly called Blackbird; renamed Factbird in 2023. First customer in 2016. - What it does: plug-and-play sensors and gateways capture production data from any machine or PLC without interfering with existing systems. The Factbird cloud app shows live output, stops, OEE and losses per line, shift, batch and product, and supports root-cause analysis, alarms, reports and digital workflows. Setup is plug-and-play, and a line can typically go live in under an hour. - Software suite: three apps. Production Insights (real-time production monitoring, OEE and downtime analysis), Connected Operations (paperless shop floor workflows, quality checks, e-signatures and maintenance tasks) and Knowledge Excellence (skills management, training and continuous improvement). Built-in manufacturing AI lets users query production data in plain language, generate reports and count products with AI cameras. - Hardware: Factbird DUO (industrial IoT gateway with analog and digital inputs, cellular and Wi-Fi), Factbird VIEW (vision system for video-based downtime analysis), Factbird Edge (customizable, AI-ready edge device), energy monitoring devices and an OMRON PLC integration. - Integrations: APIs, webhooks and connectors to ERP, MES, BI tools such as Power BI and data lakes. A Factbird MCP server connects production data to AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. - Typical users: plant and production managers, operators, maintenance managers, quality managers, continuous improvement and process engineers, and executives at discrete and process manufacturers. - Industries: food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, paper, plastic and packaging, pharmaceutical, automotive, industrial equipment, and building materials. - Pricing: plans start from $399 per line, with Single-site, Multi-site and Enterprise plans. A free trial and live demos are available. - Languages: the site is in English, with German versions under /de/ and Polish versions under /pl/. Official German app names: Produktionseinblicke (Production Insights), Vernetzte Prozesse (Connected Operations) and Wissensmanagement (Knowledge Excellence). - Terms: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) = Availability x Performance x Quality. Factbird also reports TCU (Total Capacity Utilization) and uses OEE waterfall charts to show where production time is lost. ## Products - [Production Insights: Real-Time Data From Your Lines](https://www.factbird.com/product/production-insights): Production Insights gives live visibility of output, OEE and downtime across all lines, with analysis your team can act on during the shift. - [Connected Operations: Paperless Shop Floor App](https://www.factbird.com/product/connected-operations): Empower your frontline workers with intuitive digital tools that replace paperwork, streamline maintenance, boost quality control, and help you go paperless. - [Knowledge Excellence: Skills Management Software](https://www.factbird.com/product/knowledge-excellence): Take a systematic approach to workforce development and continuous improvement with Factbird’s skills management and operational excellence tools. - [Manufacturing AI Software for the Shop Floor](https://www.factbird.com/product/built-in-manufacturing-ai): Manufacturing AI built into Factbird: ask your production data questions, get reports in seconds, count with AI cameras and turn paper forms into workflows. - [PLC to ERP Data Integration for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/product/integrated-data): Connect PLCs and machines to ERP, MES, BI, and data lakes. Collect at the edge, contextualize in the cloud, then sync via APIs, connectors, and webhooks. ## Hardware - [IIoT Edge Devices and Gateways for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/product/edge-devices-gateways): Pre-configured, plug-and-play IIoT edge devices and gateways that collect production data with no interference to your machines or systems. - [Factbird DUO: Plug-and-Play Industrial IoT Gateway](https://www.factbird.com/product/factbird-duo): Factbird® DUO is a plug-and-play industrial IoT gateway for real-time shop floor data with analog and digital sensor inputs, secure MQTT, cellular, and WiFi. - [Factbird® VIEW: Vision system for production monitoring](https://www.factbird.com/product/factbird-view-vision-system): Streamline manufacturing downtime analysis with Factbird® VIEW, a plug-and-play vision system for identifying production issues with live and historical data. - [Factbird Edge](https://www.factbird.com/factbird-edge): Factbird Edge is a lightweight, customizable IIoT edge device that is AI-ready and built to bring more intelligence and data sources into your Factbird setup. - [Industrial Energy Monitoring System and Devices](https://www.factbird.com/product/industrial-energy-monitoring-devices): Industrial energy monitoring system with clip-on meters that link real-time energy use to each line and product. Cut kWh per unit and report ESG data easily. - [Seamlessly connect OMRON PLCs to the cloud with Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/product/omron-plc-data-collection): OMRON's PLC data collection integration with Factbird gives you complete visibility of your production and enables data-driven operational excellence. ## Solutions - [Manufacturing Intelligence Software and Solutions](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/manufacturing-intelligence): Factbird’s manufacturing intelligence solutions provide real-time visibility into production processes and data-driven decision making for greater efficiency. - [Production Monitoring Software for Manufacturing Lines](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/production-monitoring-software): Production monitoring software that shows live output, OEE and downtime on every line, so teams raise production efficiency within the shift. - [OEE Software for Real-Time Monitoring](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/oee-software): OEE software that tracks availability, performance and quality live on every line. Factbird users gain 9 OEE points on average in 90 days. - [Production Downtime Tracking Software](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/downtime-tracking): Downtime tracking that records every stop automatically. Operators add the cause, you see losses by line, shift and batch. Installs in under an hour. - [Shop Floor Management Software for Manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/shop-floor-management-software): Shop floor management software that shows every line live, digitizes stops and quality checks, and turns data into daily action. Live in under an hour. - [Connected Worker Platform for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/connected-worker): Connected worker platform for manufacturing: digital work instructions, quality checklists, skills tracking and help requests that support every operator. - [Paperless Quality and Compliance Software](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/quality-and-compliance): Digitize quality documentation on the shop floor with guided workflows, eSignatures and audit trails. Stay audit-ready without slowing down production. - [Factbird Operator View: One interface for operators](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/operator-view): Operator View lets your team log stops, run batches and view tasks in one place. Less shop floor friction means cleaner data, less waste and more output. - [Equipment Maintenance Software for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/equipment-maintenance): Optimize manufacturing equipment with Factbird's preventive, predictive, and video analysis solutions, ensuring efficient maintenance and reduced downtime. - [Advanced Manufacturing Analytics Software](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/advanced-manufacturing-analytics): Utilize live and historical analytics to support continuous improvement; analytics for downtime, defects and rejects, process parameters, and video processes. - [Utility Monitoring in Manufacturing Made Simple](https://www.factbird.com/solutions/utility-monitoring): Utility monitoring software for manufacturing: track energy and utility use per line in real time, cut costs and hit sustainability targets. ## Features - [Real-Time Manufacturing KPI Dashboard Software](https://www.factbird.com/features/performance-dashboard): Manufacturing dashboard software that shows OEE, output and targets in real time for every line and batch. Track KPIs on the floor and speed up changeovers. - [Production Reporting Software, Automated](https://www.factbird.com/features/report-builder): Production reporting software that builds reports in minutes, no BI tools. Schedule delivery to the right people and get one source of truth for every line. - [Digital Andon System and App for Manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/features/andon): Enhance production efficiency with Factbird Andon. Instantly alert teams to critical issues, minimize downtime, and streamline operations. - [Digital Process Controls and Quality Checks](https://www.factbird.com/features/process-controls): Digital process controls and quality checks on the line: set limits, trigger checks by time or count, and catch deviations before they turn into scrap. - [Production Alarms and Analog Sensor Monitoring](https://www.factbird.com/features/alarm-and-analog-sensors): Production alarms from analog sensors: set thresholds for temperature, pressure or speed and alert the right team the moment a value drifts out of range. - [Preventive Maintenance Software for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/features/preventive-maintenance-software): Preventive maintenance software for manufacturing that plans tasks from real machine run time and stops. Operators handle routine checks. - [Digital T-Card System for Manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/features/digital-t-card-system): Improve your production processes and streamline your day by tracking and visualizing shopfloor activities with the digital t-card system in Factbird. - [Video Process Analysis For Manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/features/video-process-analysis): Quickly and easily identify the root cause of stops by just clicking on the data point in the Factbird Cloud App and watching the corresponding video. - [AI Visual Counter for Production Lines](https://www.factbird.com/features/ai-visual-counter): AI visual counter that counts products on the line with a camera where standard sensors fail. Get precise counts, stop data and real-time production insights. ## Industries - [Food and Beverage Manufacturing Software](https://www.factbird.com/industries/food-and-beverage): Food and beverage manufacturing software that tracks OEE, downtime and waste in real time. - [CPG Manufacturing Software for OEE and Output](https://www.factbird.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods): CPG manufacturing software that tracks OEE, changeovers and downtime across every SKU in real time. - [Boost Packaging Manufacturing Efficiency](https://www.factbird.com/industries/paper-plastic-and-packaging): Packaging manufacturing software that tracks output, stops and waste live. Digital control checks cut scrap. - [Pharmaceutical Production Monitoring Software](https://www.factbird.com/industries/pharmaceutical): Pharmaceutical production monitoring with batch traceability, paperless quality checks and e-signatures. See how pharma plants cut disruptions and raise OEE. - [Automotive Manufacturing Software for Uptime](https://www.factbird.com/industries/automotive): Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence solutions help automotive manufacturers improve efficiency and increase throughput in a high-mix production environment. - [Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Software](https://www.factbird.com/industries/industrial-equipment-and-devices): Use Factbird's data capture, analytics, and control capabilities to reduce downtime and costs when manufacturing industrial equipment and devices. - [Building Materials Manufacturing Monitoring Solutions](https://www.factbird.com/industries/construction-and-building): Use Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence solutions to optimize material and resources usage when manufacturing construction and building materials. ## Roles - [Production Management Software for Plant Managers](https://www.factbird.com/roles/production-manager): Production management software for plant and production managers: live targets, downtime causes and shift reports in one place, so you can act the same day. - [Shop Floor Software for Machine Operators](https://www.factbird.com/roles/operators): Shop floor software for machine operators: see targets live, log stops in one click and call for help with Andon, so every shift runs to plan with less paper. - [Maintenance Manager Software for Factories](https://www.factbird.com/roles/maintenance-manager): Maintenance software for manufacturing: Andon alerts, stop cause data and preventive maintenance plans help maintenance managers fix issues before they grow. - [How Factbird Helps Quality Managers Streamline Processes](https://www.factbird.com/roles/quality-manager): Digitalize your quality controls with Factbird, eliminate error-prone manual processes, and empower factory floor staff to drive improvements. - [Factbird for CI & Smart Factory leads](https://www.factbird.com/roles/process-engineer): Manufacturing analytics for CI leads and process engineers: find downtime losses, compare batches and shifts, and prove each gain with real-time OEE data. - [Executive Management Level Manufacturing Insights](https://www.factbird.com/roles/c-level): Manufacturing insights for executives: one live view of OEE, output and cost across lines and sites, so you can steer investments with data, not gut feel. ## Services and capabilities - [OEE Training for Manufacturing Teams, On-Site](https://www.factbird.com/services/oee-training): On-site OEE training for manufacturing teams: learn to measure availability, performance and quality, lead the change on the floor and turn OEE into ROI. - [Lean management training](https://www.factbird.com/services/lean-management-training): Lean management training for manufacturing teams, online or on-site. Practical workshops on waste reduction and a roadmap your team can act on right away. - [Unlock Improvements with a Productivity Kaizen Blitz](https://www.factbird.com/services/productivity-kaizen-blitz): A Productivity Kaizen Blitz is a focused on-site workshop where Factbird experts use your production data to find quick wins and build an improvement plan. - [Factbird Onboarding, Training and Education](https://www.factbird.com/capabilities/onboarding-training-and-education): Support services to help you get the most out of Factbird's manufacturing intelligence solutions; from hardware installation to root-cause analysis. - [Secure Cloud-Based Manufacturing Software](https://www.factbird.com/capabilities/cloud-and-security): Keep peace of mind with Factbird's manufacturing intelligence software thanks to secure connectivity, best-in-class cloud infrastructure, and user management. - [Custom Software Development for Manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/capabilities/customized-software-development): Tailor Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence software to meet your specific operational requirements with our custom software development service. ## Pricing, demo and trial - [Pricing](https://www.factbird.com/pricing): Find the right plan for your needs. Compare Single-site, Multi-site and Enterprise plans for data collection, OEE analysis and paperless execution. - [Request a demo](https://www.factbird.com/request-a-demo): Book a personal, no-obligation demo of Factbird. See live OEE, downtime and shop floor data for lines like yours and get answers from a manufacturing expert. - [Watch a demo of Factbird's manufacturing intelligence suite](https://www.factbird.com/view-demo): See how Factbird helps manufacturers make better decisions, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth in an on-demand 15-minute walkthrough. - [Factbird Free Trial](https://www.factbird.com/free-trial): Factbird is the Manufacturing Intelligence toolset you need to start turning downtime into uptime and reducing waste. Get started by trying Factbird for free. - [Free OEE & ROI calculator for manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/oee-roi-calculator): Free OEE calculator: calculate your OEE in minutes, benchmark it against top performers in your industry and estimate the ROI of improving your lines. - [Contact Sales](https://www.factbird.com/contact-sales): Talk to Factbird sales about pricing, rollout and how real-time production data can cut downtime on your lines. Find regional offices and contact details. ## Customer case studies - [Manufacturing Case Studies You Can Learn From](https://www.factbird.com/resources/case-studies): Learn how manufacturers like McBride, Royal Unibrew, Danish Crown, Bisca, Broxburn Bottlers, and Danfoss have increased productivity and reduced waste. - [How Royal Unibrew achieved a 14% OEE increase in a few weeks](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/royal-unibrew-dk): Royal Unibrew raised OEE by 14% within a few weeks of rolling out Factbird on its lines. See the challenge, rollout and data behind the gains. - [Danish Crown lifts OEE by up to 15% across 38 sites with manufacturing intelligence](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/danish-crown): Learn how Danish Crown improved productivity and OEE, by up to 15%, across 38 sites globally with help from Factbird's manufacturing intelligence solutions. - [Hela Thissen B.V. embraces digitalization, replacing hunches with hard facts](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/hela-thissen-b-v): Real-time stop data showed Hela Thissen a hidden 100 minutes of daily loss on one critical machine. See how the team replaced hunches with hard facts. - [How McBride improved OEE by 20% within a year](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/mcbride): McBride is improving OEE by 20% in under a year with Factbird. See how production managers and operators gained full real-time transparency over their lines. - [Danfoss increased production performance by 40% in under a year](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/danfoss-dk-2): With daily logs of stop times, causes and locations, Danfoss raised production performance by 40% in less than a year with Factbird. See how it was done. - [PWC Belgium is driving digital transformation with Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/pwc-belgium): PwC Belgium uses Factbird's data-driven lean manufacturing tools to help manufacturers drive digital transformation. See how the consulting partnership works. - [How Bisca improved OEE by 7% with more efficient, sustainable production](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/bisca): Bisca lifted OEE by 7% year over year across their baking lines with Factbird and PLC data. See how micro-stops were caught and which KPIs the team tracks. - [Sintex increased OEE by 5% after only one week of using Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/sintex-denmark): Read the Sintex case story to find out how they increased OEE by 5% after only one week of using Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. - [Star Brands: Live monitoring and ERP integration in 2 months](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/star-brands): Star Brands went from live production monitoring to batch performance tracking with ERP integration in 2 months. See how it drives continuous improvement. - [How Snellman lifted OEE by 15.7% with real-time data](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/snellman): Snellman replaced slow, after-the-fact reporting with real-time production feedback, and saw a 15.7% OEE uplift and 29% output increase in six months. - [Autins improved OEE by 27% in three months](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/autins): Autins improved OEE from 54% to 81% in three months using Factbird's OEE monitoring. See the challenges they faced and the performance impact on their lines. - [How pretzel baker Ditsch digitized production monitoring with Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/ditsch): Pretzel baker Ditsch replaced handwritten production records with real-time monitoring from Factbird, giving teams the data to improve efficiency and quality. - [How Broxburn Bottlers gained 12 OEE points with real-time production data](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/broxburn-bottlers): Broxburn Bottlers lifted a line's OEE from 65.8% to 77.8% with Factbird by finding micro-stops, shortening changeovers and improving scheduling. Find out how. - [How Randers Tegl turned a stubborn bottleneck into 30% more output](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/randers-tegl): Randers Tegl flipped a chronic bottleneck: from missing target nine weeks out of ten to hitting it nine out of ten, and 30% more output when running. - [Crispy Food: From daily disruptions to data-driven stability](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/crispy-food): Denmark's largest breakfast cereal producer moved from manual reports to real-time visibility, with fewer disruptions and more predictable sites. Here's how. - [Erwin Quarder Group: 20% higher OEE and scrap below 1%](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/the-erwin-quarder-group-germany): The Erwin Quarder Group raised OEE by 20% and cut scrap rates below 1% within weeks using Factbird. See the challenges, rollout and use cases behind it. - [Globus Wine's teams follow a common goal with unified manufacturing KPIs](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/globus-wine): Globus Wine, Denmark's top wine bottler, worked with Mantec and Factbird to lift OEE by 30% in under 6 months. See how the opportunities were found and used. - [How Raymundos boosted OEE by 20 points with real-time production data](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/raymundos): Follow Raymundos' production efficiency journey: OEE up 20 points, streamlined data collection and a culture of continuous improvement. See how they did it. - [Learning with real-time production data at Scandi Standard](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/scandi-standard): Find out how Factbird helped Scandi Standard improve corporate data transparency and enabled availability of data for benchmarking and knowledge sharing. - [How Cameron-Price optimizes injection molding with live production data](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/cameron-price): Find out how Cameron-Price runs and optimizes injection molding at scale with live production data from Factbird, integrated with its ERP system. - [Clarity and control: How Factbird reshaped production at Koninklijke De Kuyper](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/de-kuyper): Koninklijke De Kuyper gained real-time visibility into production with Factbird. See how clearer data changed daily decisions on the shop floor. - [How Wozniak Industries raised OEE by 67% and built a culture of operational excellence](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/wozniak-industries): Wozniak Industries raised OEE by 67% and pieces per hour by up to 25%, with a 3-month ROI. See how tracking 5 lines and Paynter charts built a data culture. - [Schenk’s story: From intuition to data-driven decision making](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/schenk-hun): Factbird helped Schenk uncover several weak spots in production lines, such as the time-consuming setting of the closing machine, helping Schenk improve OEE. - [How 80 Acres Farms replaced paper downtime logs with real-time production data](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/80-acres-farms): 80 Acres Farms replaced handwritten downtime logs with real-time Factbird data on one line, and the proof convinced more teams to want it. See how. - [Danfoss UK improves OEE by 20% and uptime by 60% with data insights](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/danfoss-uk): Danfoss UK improved OEE by 20% and uptime by 60% with Factbird data, producing more parts and raising employee satisfaction. See how the site made it happen. - [How Danfoss achieved a 33% reduction in equipment energy consumption](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/danfoss-energy-sustainability): By linking energy consumption to production data, Danfoss cut equipment energy use by 33%, moving closer to its ESG and cost goals. See how it was done. - [Swedish Match: How automation and digitalization cut waste and lifted OEE from 60% to 78%](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/swedish-match-ab): Automation and digitalization helped Swedish Match cut waste and raise OEE from 60% to 78%, an 18 point gain. See the challenges, rollout and results. - [How Duraco cut changeover time by 54% with one shared view of production](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/duraco): Duraco reduced changeover time by 54% with Factbird, connecting the shop floor and the enterprise with one shared, real-time view of production. - [Mantec and Globus Wine: 30% improved OEE in less than 6 months](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/mantec-and-globus-wine): Globus Wine, Denmark's top wine bottler, partnered with Mantec for process optimization. Using Factbird, Mantec identified a 30% productivity boost opportunity. - [Wente Vineyards’ new bottling line reports on itself, from the floor to the executive team](https://www.factbird.com/case-studies/wente-vineyards): Wente Vineyards uses Factbird to track downtime, changeovers, and OEE on a 200-bottle-a-minute bottling line, from the operators to the executive team. ## Guides - [Factbird Blog](https://www.factbird.com/resources/blog): Get manufacturing industry tips and insights in the Factbird Blog. We focus on valuable topics for manufacturers, from LEAN tool guides to product how-tos. - [Production downtime in manufacturing: what it is and how to reduce it](https://www.factbird.com/blog/downtime-in-manufacturing): Learn what downtime in manufacturing is, how to calculate it with a formula, and proven ways to reduce it, plus a practical stop-cause categorization guide. - [How to set up production tracking software](https://www.factbird.com/blog/production-tracking-software-guide): How to set up production tracking software: what it should include, the dashboards to use, the problems it solves, and a step-by-step rollout for your lines. - [Manufacturing OEE dashboard: what to track and how it works](https://www.factbird.com/blog/oee-dashboard): Learn how OEE dashboards work, from ISO 22400 math and the six big losses to a step-by-step OEE rollout guide to boost your factory's efficiency and capacity. - [How to calculate throughput: Formula, examples and ways to increase it](https://www.factbird.com/blog/calculating-throughput-a-guide-for-increasing-production-performance): Throughput formula explained: Calculate throughput rate and throughput time step by step, see how they differ from cycle time, and learn how to raise output. - [A quick guide to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)](https://www.factbird.com/blog/quick-guide-to-oee): Master the OEE essentials in minutes. This step-by-step guide breaks down OEE, how it is calculated, and offers practical advice on how to improve OEE. - [Manufacturing sensors: Types, uses and benefits for the factory](https://www.factbird.com/blog/manufacturing-sensors-guide): Manufacturing sensors turn machine events into production data. See the main types of industrial sensors, where they are used, and how they fit an IIoT stack. - [How to build a manufacturing tech stack](https://www.factbird.com/blog/building-a-manufacturing-tech-stack): Build a manufacturing tech stack that works: the core software and hardware layers, when to audit your stack, and where to focus to drive value in production. - [Real-time production tracking: A must-have for manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/blog/real-time-production-tracking-for-manufacturers): Learn how real-time production tracking works, the benefits for single and multi-site manufacturers, and how to get started on your lines. - [Manufacturing data collection: How to get started in 5 steps](https://www.factbird.com/blog/manufacturing-data-collection): Manufacturing data collection in 5 steps: decide what production data to capture, where it pays back fastest, and how to collect it in real time with sensors. - [Production automation: A practical guide to types, examples and benefits](https://www.factbird.com/blog/unlocking-the-potential-of-manufacturing-a-practical-guide-to-production-automation): Production automation explained: types of automated production, real examples and benefits, plus how to start automating production on your lines. - [What are the 8 wastes of lean manufacturing and how to reduce them](https://www.factbird.com/blog/what-are-the-8-wastes-of-lean-manufacturing-and-how-to-reduce-them): Understand the 8 types of waste in lean manufacturing, with examples of each waste and practical ways to reduce them using real-time data from your lines. - [How to improve quality control in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/blog/improving-quality-control-in-manufacturing): Learn how to improve quality control in manufacturing: QC vs QA, proven methods and how real-time production data helps you catch defects earlier. - [What is 21 CFR Part 11, and why does it matter for manufacturers?](https://www.factbird.com/blog/what-is-21-cfr-part-11-and-why-does-it-matter-for-manufacturers): Learn what 21 CFR Part 11 requires, who it applies to, and how Factbird's Quality and Compliance solution helps manufacturers meet it with electronic records. - [Preventive maintenance in manufacturing explained: Benefits and methods to get results](https://www.factbird.com/blog/what-is-preventive-maintenance): Learn what preventive maintenance is, when to use calendar, cycle or condition triggers, and how to prove its impact with downtime analytics and OEE gains. - [Free PDCA template for continuous improvement](https://www.factbird.com/blog/free-pdca-template-for-continuous-improvement): Download a free PDCA template (PDF) with a step-by-step guide to Plan, Do, Check and Act, plus extra tools to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. - [The biggest risks food and beverage manufacturers face in 2025](https://www.factbird.com/blog/the-biggest-risks-food-and-beverage-manufacturers-face-in-2025): We analyzed 14 annual reports to see how leading food and beverage manufacturers rank their risks, from rising costs to cybersecurity, and the shared themes. ## Reports, academy and learning - [Manufacturing Guides, Reports and Templates](https://www.factbird.com/resources/library): Download practical guides, benchmark reports, and templates to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive real results on the shop floor. - [Productivity benchmark report: the first 90 days of manufacturing digitization](https://www.factbird.com/library/factbird-benchmark-report-on-the-first-90-days-of-manufacturing-digitization): Benchmark report on the first 90 days of manufacturing digitization: +9 OEE points and +19% productivity. Compare your industry and get the rollout plan. - [A practical guide to: Downtime, stop causes, and micro-stops](https://www.factbird.com/library/practical-guide-to-downtime-stop-causes-and-micro-stops): Guide to downtime, stop causes and micro-stops: set up stop logging that sticks, build a shared reason list across shifts and turn losses into fixes. - [Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence Academy](https://www.factbird.com/academy): The best analysis tools and real-time data won't help you improve without knowledge of manufacturing improvement concepts. Learn more in the Factbird Academy. - [How to use Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/academy/how-to-use-factbird-guide): Learn how to get started with Factbird. This free course walks you through setup, tracking OEE, downtime analysis, reporting, and more in short, easy videos. - [Factbird Connected Operations Operator Certification](https://www.factbird.com/academy/factbird-connected-operations-operator-certification): Learn how to access and complete digital activities on the shopfloor using the Operator View. Follow guided steps, sign off with e-signature, and keep every task on track. - [Factbird Connected Operations Advanced Certification](https://www.factbird.com/academy/factbird-connected-operations-advanced-certification): Learn how to build and configure digital activities, set up triggers, manage e-signatures, and ensure workflows support regulatory compliance standards such as 21 CFR Part 11. - [PDCA in manufacturing: A free online course in structured problem-solving](https://www.factbird.com/academy/pdca-in-manufacturing): Take this free online course to learn how the PDCA cycle helps you solve recurring production problems, reduce waste, and drive improvement on the shop floor. - [Mastering Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)](https://www.factbird.com/academy/mastering-overall-equipment-effectiveness-oee): Learn the basics of OEE, how to calculate OEE, examples of OEE in practice, and useful insights for increasing productivity in this free online OEE course. - [Factbird Certification: Train and certify your team](https://www.factbird.com/certification): Role-based Factbird Certification courses help operators, technicians and leaders master Factbird fast. Compare courses and certify your team to boost output. - [Factbird Product Documentation: Data Sheets and Guides](https://www.factbird.com/resources/documentation): In-depth details on Factbird's Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. Data sheets, Technical guides, Brochures, and Quick start guides about Factbird. - [Factbird Help Center](https://support.factbird.com/hc/en-us): Setup guides, hardware installation instructions and how-to articles for the Factbird app. - [Factbird API documentation](https://api.cloud.factbird.com/v1/docs/): Reference for the Factbird cloud API used for integrations. ## Podcast, webinars and events - [Listen to Factbird's Manufacturing Matters Podcast](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast): Welcome to Factbird's Manufacturing Matters Podcast, your source for engaging, easy-to-digest discussions with experts on key issues in manufacturing today. - [Manufacturing Webinars: Live and On-Demand](https://www.factbird.com/resources/webinars): Watch and engage with in-depth discussions on important manufacturing topics. From exploring trends to deep dives in manufacturing intelligence tools. - [Manufacturing Events and Trade Shows](https://www.factbird.com/resources/events): Meet Factbird at manufacturing events and trade shows. See dates and book a meeting. - [Factbird Forward: The Future of Manufacturing Intelligence](https://www.factbird.com/factbird-forward): Join us as we reveal big advancements to Factbird’s product suite and host insightful sessions on the future of manufacturing from leaders in the industry. - [From data to decisions: How Sokołów Group uses real-time production monitoring](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/from-data-to-decisions-how-sokolow-group-uses-real-time-production-monitoring): Watch on demand: how Sokołów Group uses Factbird real-time production monitoring to turn shop floor data into daily decisions. See the setup and results. - [Real-time visibility: one view of every line and plant with Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/real-time-visibility-one-view-of-every-line-and-plant-with-factbird): Live OEE, downtime, and output the moment they happen. One shared view for operators, plant managers, and group. Free 45-min Factbird webinar. - [The first 90 days of manufacturing digitalization](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/the-first-90-days-of-manufacturing-digitalization): Webinar with Anders Holmenlund: how OEE shifts from Month 0 to Month 3, the operational drivers behind it, and a 30/60/90-day plan for your shop floor. - [From Zero to AI: Why most manufacturers are skipping the step that matters most](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/from-zero-to-ai-why-most-manufacturers-are-skipping-the-step-that-matters-most): Watch the 45-min LNS Research and Factbird conversation on demand: why most industrial AI projects stall, and the data foundation to build first. - [Where OEE meets AI: The power of real-time shop floor data](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/where-oee-meets-ai-the-power-of-real-time-shop-floor-data): Watch on demand: how manufacturers move beyond OEE with AI and real-time shop floor data to find hidden losses, cut downtime and act faster on every shift. - [What top-performing food & bev manufacturers do differently](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/what-top-performing-food-bev-manufacturers-do-differently-preview): Watch this webinar to explore findings from LNS Research’s Productivity Pathfinders study and learn what sets the world's most productive manufacturers apart. ## Company - [Manufacturing Intelligence Suite](https://www.factbird.com/): Factbird helps manufacturers gather, manage, analyze, and act on production data from multiple sources to improve efficiency and reduce waste. - [About Factbird: Our History, Values, and Vision](https://www.factbird.com/about-us): Factbird is a Copenhagen-based manufacturing intelligence company helping plants worldwide cut downtime with real-time data. - [Factbird News: Press Releases and Company Updates](https://www.factbird.com/news): Stay up-to-date with what's happening at Factbird. Our newsroom offers you the latest news, press releases, team updates, and company announcements. - [Careers at Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/careers): Join Factbird and help manufacturers cut downtime and waste with real-time data. See open roles, our values and the perks of working at Factbird. - [Factbird Partner Program for Integrators and Consultants](https://www.factbird.com/partners): Join the Factbird Partner Program as a consultant, system integrator or reseller. Pick one of three partner models and grow with a platform plants adopt fast. - [Contact Us](https://www.factbird.com/contact): Contact Factbird for sales, support, marketing or general questions. Reach the right team fast and learn how real-time production data can help your plant. - [Manufacturing Intelligence Newsletter](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-intelligence-newsletter): Discover the latest in manufacturing intelligence, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 in the Factbird newsletter. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.factbird.com/privacy-policy): We prioritize your privacy. This privacy policy document details the types of information collected and recorded by Factbird.com and how we use it. ## Deutsch (German pages) - [Manufacturing Intelligence Software (Startseite)](https://www.factbird.com/de): Factbird ermöglicht es Herstellern, Produktionsdaten aus verschiedenen Quellen zu erfassen, zu verwalten und zu analysieren, um den Betrieb zu verbessern und die Produktivität zu steigern. - [Factbird Preise](https://www.factbird.com/de/preise): Finden Sie den passenden Plan. Vergleichen Sie Single-site, Multi-site und Enterprise für Datenerfassung, OEE-Analyse und papierlose Abläufe. - [Demo anfordern](https://www.factbird.com/de/demo-anfordern): Buchen Sie eine persönliche, unverbindliche Factbird-Demo. Sehen Sie OEE, Ausfallzeiten und Produktionsdaten für Linien wie Ihre, mit Antworten vom Experten. - [Kostenlose Testversion von Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/de/kostenlose-testversion): Factbird ist ein unverzichtbares Fertigungsintelligenz-Toolset, um Ausfallzeiten in Betriebszeiten zu verwandeln und Ausschuss zu reduzieren. Testen Sie Factbird kostenlos. - [Vernetzte Prozesse: App für papierlose Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/connected-operations): Unterstützen Sie Ihre Mitarbeiter mit intuitiven digitalen Tools, um ihr volles Potenzial auszuschöpfen. Die Factbird-App Vernetzte Prozesse hilft Ihnen, papierlos zu werden, indem sie Prozesse in der Produktion digital standardisiert und eine bessere Zusammenarbeit zwischen Teams ermöglicht. - [IIoT-Edge-Geräte und Gateways für die Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/edge-gerate-gateways): Vorkonfigurierte Plug-and-Play IIoT-Edge-Geräte und Gateways, die Produktionsdaten erfassen, ohne in Ihre Anlagen oder Systeme einzugreifen. - [Einfache Plug-and-Play-Erfassung von Fertigungsdaten](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/factbird-duo): Factbird® DUO ist ein Plug-and-Play Industrial IoT Gateway für Echtzeit-Daten in Fertigungsumgebungen mit analogen und digitalen Sensoreingängen, sicherem MQTT, Mobilfunk und WLAN. - [Factbird® VIEW: Videoüberwachung von Fertigungsprozessen](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/factbird-view): Factbird® VIEW synchronisiert Videomaterial automatisch mit Produktionsdaten für die visuelle Live- und Verlaufsuntersuchung von Ausfallzeiten in der Fertigung. - [Industrielle Energieüberwachung: System und Geräte](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/industrielle-energieuberwachungsgerate): Industrielle Energieüberwachung mit Clip-on-Zählern, die den Energieverbrauch in Echtzeit mit Linien und Produkten verknüpfen. So senken Sie kWh pro Einheit. - [SPS-zu-ERP-Datenintegration für die Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/integrierte-datenerfassung): Verbinden Sie SPS & Maschinen mit ERP, MES, BI & Data Lakes: Edge-Erfassung, Cloud-Kontext, Sync per APIs, Konnektoren und Webhooks. - [KI-Software für die Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/integrierte-fertigungs-ki): In Factbird integrierte KI: Fragen Sie Ihre Produktionsdaten, erhalten Sie Berichte in Sekunden, zählen Sie mit KI-Kameras, digitalisieren Sie Formulare. - [Wissensmanagement: Software für Kompetenzmanagement](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/knowledge-excellence): Die Wissensmanagement- und Operational Excellence-Tools von Factbird unterstützen Sie dabei, einen systematischen Ansatz für die Personalentwicklung und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung zu verfolgen und Ihre Teams auf Erfolgskurs zu bringen. - [Nahtlose Cloud-Verbindung von OMRON SPS mit Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/omron-sps-datenerfassung): Die OMRON Integration der SPS-Datenerfassung in Factbird macht Ihre Produktion komplett transparent und ermöglicht datengestützte operative Exzellenz. - [Produktionseinblicke: Echtzeitdaten Ihrer Linien](https://www.factbird.com/de/product/production-insights): Produktionseinblicke zeigen Ausbringung, OEE und Ausfallzeiten aller Linien live, mit Analysen, auf die Ihr Team noch in der Schicht reagiert. Demo ansehen. - [Software für erweiterte Produktionsanalysen](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/advanced-manufacturing-analytics): Echtzeit- und Langzeitanalysen als Grundlage für kontinuierliche Verbesserung: Ausfallzeiten, Fehler, Ausschuss, Prozessparameter und Videoprozesse im Blick. - [Software für die Anlageninstandhaltung](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/anlagenwartung): Korrektive und proaktive Wartung, unterstützt durch Echtzeit- und historische Anlagedaten. - [Connected-Worker-Plattform für die Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/connected-worker): Connected-Worker-Plattform für die Produktion: digitale Arbeitsanweisungen, Qualitätschecklisten, Kompetenzmanagement und Hilfeanfragen für Ihr Anlagenpersonal. - [Software zur Erfassung von Ausfallzeiten](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/downtime-tracking): Erfasst jeden Stillstand automatisch: Das Anlagenpersonal ergänzt die Ursache, Sie sehen Verluste je Linie, Schicht und Charge. In unter 1 Stunde installiert. - [Manufacturing Intelligence Software und Lösungen](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/manufacturing-intelligence): Manufacturing-Intelligence-Lösungen von Factbird bieten Echtzeit-Einblicke in Produktionsprozesse und datenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung für erhöhte Effizienz. - [OEE-Software für die Echtzeit-Überwachung](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/oee-software): OEE-Software, die Verfügbarkeit, Leistung und Qualität jeder Linie live erfasst. Factbird-Kunden steigern die OEE im Schnitt um 9 Punkte in 90 Tagen. - [Factbird Operator View: Eine Oberfläche für Operator:innen](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/operator-view): Mit Operator View erfasst Ihr Team Stillstände, Chargen und Aufgaben an einem Ort. Weniger Reibung bringt sauberere Daten, weniger Ausschuss und mehr Output. - [Papierlose Qualitäts- und Compliance-Software](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/qualitat-und-compliance): Digitalisieren Sie Qualitätsdokumente in der Produktion mit geführten Abläufen, E-Signaturen und Prüfpfaden. Auditbereit, ohne die Produktion zu bremsen. - [Shopfloor-Management-Software für Hersteller](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/shop-floor-management-software): Shopfloor-Management-Software, die jede Produktionslinie live zeigt, Stillstände und Qualitätsprüfungen digitalisiert und Daten in tägliche Maßnahmen umsetzt. - [Software zur Echtzeit-Produktionsüberwachung](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/software-zur-echtzeit-produktionsuberwachung): Software zur Produktionsüberwachung, die Ausbringung, OEE und Ausfallzeiten jeder Linie live zeigt, damit Ihr Team die Effizienz noch in der Schicht steigert. - [Verbrauchsüberwachung in der Fertigung](https://www.factbird.com/de/solutions/verbrauchsuberwachung): Software zur Verbrauchsüberwachung in der Produktion: Energie- und Ressourcenverbrauch je Linie in Echtzeit erfassen, Kosten senken, Klimaziele erreichen. - [Kostenloser OEE- & ROI-Rechner für die Fertigung](https://www.factbird.com/de/oee-roi-calculator): Kostenloser OEE-Rechner: Berechnen Sie Ihre OEE in Minuten, vergleichen Sie sich mit den Besten Ihrer Branche und schätzen Sie den ROI besserer Linien ab. - [Kontakt](https://www.factbird.com/de/kontakt): Kontaktieren Sie Factbird zu Vertrieb, Support, Marketing oder allgemeinen Fragen. Erreichen Sie schnell das richtige Team für Ihr Werk. - [Vertrieb kontaktieren](https://www.factbird.com/de/kontakt-sales): Sprechen Sie mit dem Factbird-Vertrieb über Preise, Rollout und wie Echtzeit-Produktionsdaten Ausfallzeiten senken. Mit regionalen Standorten und Kontaktdaten. - [Über uns](https://www.factbird.com/de/about-us): Factbird aus Kopenhagen ist Ihr Partner für Manufacturing Intelligence und hilft Werken weltweit, Stillstände mit Echtzeitdaten zu senken. Unsere Geschichte. - [Die Manufacturing Intelligence Academy](https://www.factbird.com/de/academy): Lernen Sie OEE, PDCA und mehr mit kostenlosen Kursen der Factbird Manufacturing Intelligence Academy. Vertiefen Sie Ihr Wissen mit Factbird Zertifizierung für Kunden. - [Manufacturing Matters: der Podcast für die Produktion](https://www.factbird.com/de/manufacturing-matters-podcast): Der Manufacturing Matters Podcast von Factbird: kompakte Gespräche mit Branchenexperten über die wichtigen Themen der Produktion. Jetzt reinhören. - [Factbird News: Pressemitteilungen und Unternehmensneuigkeiten](https://www.factbird.com/de/news): Lesen Sie die neuesten Nachrichten und Pressemitteilungen von Factbird. - [Factbird Partnerprogramm für Systemintegratoren und Berater](https://www.factbird.com/de/partner): Werden Sie Factbird-Partner als Beratung, Systemintegrator oder Reseller: drei Partnermodelle und eine Plattform, die Werke schnell einführen. - [Karriere bei Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/de/karriere): Arbeiten Sie bei Factbird und helfen Sie Herstellern, Ausfallzeiten und Ausschuss mit Echtzeitdaten zu senken. Offene Stellen, Werte und Benefits im Überblick. ## Optional - [T-card systems and Kamishibai boards in lean manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/blog/digital-t-cards-for-lean-manufacturing): How T-card systems and kamishibai boards support lean manufacturing: how the board works, what to put on each card and when to move it to a digital board. - [Manufacturing KPIs: how to measure and improve production efficiency](https://www.factbird.com/blog/from-data-to-decisions-maximizing-production-efficiency-with-manufacturing-kpis): The manufacturing KPIs that matter for production efficiency: Cost, quality and maintenance metrics, how to measure them, and how to use them day to day. - [Operator-driven reliability (ODR) guide for manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/blog/operator-driven-reliability): Operator-driven reliability (ODR) lets operators spot and fix early equipment issues before they become failures. Learn how to adopt ODR and cut downtime. - [The ultimate guide to energy efficiency in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-energy-efficiency-in-manufacturing): How to measure energy efficiency in manufacturing: 10 steps to start monitoring equipment energy use, and how Danfoss cut energy costs by up to 33%. - [When to use APIs vs. webhooks for manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/blog/when-to-use-apis-vs-webhooks-for-manufacturers): APIs or webhooks? Compare pull vs push, latency and real-time needs in manufacturing, with REST and GraphQL examples and real Factbird integration use cases. - [Vision systems in manufacturing: better efficiency and historical footage](https://www.factbird.com/blog/vision-systems-for-production-tracking): Learn how vision systems boost production efficiency and quality. Discover tools like AI-powered tracking and root cause analysis using historical footage. - [Standardizing metrics across lines and sites for better decisions](https://www.factbird.com/blog/standardized-metrics-in-manufacturing): Learn why standardized production metrics are the foundation for better efficiency, stronger governance and continuous improvement across lines and sites. - [Digitalizing equipment maintenance by harnessing the power of data](https://www.factbird.com/blog/digitalizing-equipment-maintenance-by-harnessing-the-power-of-data): Digitalizing maintenance in manufacturing cuts costly breakdowns. Compare maintenance types, traditional vs digital maintenance, and how to start with data. - [Operational excellence guide](https://www.factbird.com/blog/operational-excellence-guide): This guide will take you through our 6 steps to help you unlock the full potential of your equipment and drive your operational excellence. - [Data review meetings in manufacturing: Examples for each team](https://www.factbird.com/blog/data-driven-insights-human-driven-impact-examples-of-data-focus-and-review-meetings-for-each-team): Examples of data focus and review meetings for every manufacturing team, the key questions to ask, and how digital performance boards turn data into action. - [Focusing on culture to continuously improve](https://www.factbird.com/blog/focusing-on-culture-to-continuously-improve): Standardize work, train teams, and democratize data. Trevor Hewson shows how a people-first approach makes CI stick across lines and sites for manufacturers. - [Identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in your manufacturing process](https://www.factbird.com/blog/identifying-and-eliminating-bottlenecks-in-your-manufacturing-process): Learn how to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in manufacturing: map your process, analyze production data, fix the root cause and monitor results over time. - [7 steps for an effective change management strategy in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/blog/7-steps-for-an-effective-change-management-strategy): Build a strong digital culture on the shop floor. Our 7-step change management strategy for manufacturers covers leadership, communication, teams and data. - [Power BI dashboards for manufacturing with Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/blog/factbird-offers-several-power-bi-solutions): See how Factbird data powers Power BI dashboards for manufacturing: daily scheduled reports, shift reports and analysis reports that show how every line runs. - [The hidden cost of cognitive overload in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-cognitive-overload-in-manufacturing): Operator cognitive overload affects your bottom line. Learn its causes and get solutions that reduce friction, improve data, and boost overall performance. - [The energy cost hiding in your utility bill](https://www.factbird.com/blog/energy-cost-hiding-in-your-utility-bill): Rising energy costs squeeze manufacturers everywhere. See where waste hides in your utility bill, why visibility beats intent, and why fixing it pays twice. - [The reporting tax: why slow data is costing you decisions](https://www.factbird.com/blog/reporting-tax-why-slow-data-is-costing-you-decisions): Manual reporting costs more than the hours spent on spreadsheets. Learn how automated reporting closes the gap between data and decisions in manufacturing. - [The road to Lights-Out Manufacturing: Insights from a Lean Improvement expert](https://www.factbird.com/blog/the-road-to-lights-out-manufacturing-insights-from-a-lean-improvement-expert): What does the road to lights-out manufacturing look like? A lean improvement expert explains the digital journey, success criteria, and where to start. - [Factbird Forward 2024 panel Q&A session](https://www.factbird.com/blog/factbird-forward-panel-q-a-session): Get the full Factbird Forward 2024 panel Q&A, where manufacturing experts answer audience questions and share their views on the future of manufacturing. - [Manufacturing Intelligence Summit 2024: Key takeaways from the experts](https://www.factbird.com/blog/complete-guide-to-the-manufacturing-intelligence-summit-2024): The first annual Manufacturing Intelligence Summit took place on June 20, 2024. Here’s a summary of the insights shared by the expert guests. - [The cost you're not calculating when you buy manufacturing software](https://www.factbird.com/blog/cost-you-are-not-calculating-when-you-buy-manufacturing-software): When software needs maintenance and upgrades, the cost lands on your IT headcount. Most manufacturers never calculate it. Here is what to ask before you buy. - [Factbird’s vision for Manufacturing Intelligence](https://www.factbird.com/blog/factbird-forward-2024-keynote-soren-schonnemann): Factbird CEO Søren Schønnemann took the stage at Factbird Forward to unpack the latest trends in manufacturing and share Factbird's vision for the future. - [Unveiling Factbird's product vision for 2025 and beyond](https://www.factbird.com/blog/factbirds-product-vision-for-2025-and-beyond): Explore Factbird’s new innovations for manufacturers, including Factory Overview, AI insights, Connected Operations, and tools for operational excellence. - [QMS, CMMS, EMI, and connected worker software: the fight for the same shop floor](https://www.factbird.com/blog/qms-cmms-emi-and-connected-worker-software-the-fight-for-the-same-shop-floor): QMS, CMMS, and EMI were each built for a different person on the shop floor. Here's why they keep clashing, and how connected worker platforms close the gap. - [What "connected operations" means for the person on the floor](https://www.factbird.com/blog/what-connected-operations-means-for-the-person-on-the-floor): Connected operations is pitched as a plant-wide upgrade. Here is what it changes day to day for the operator running the shift, and why that matters. - [What the first 90 days really look like, and how to make them count](https://www.factbird.com/blog/what-the-first-90-days-really-look-like-and-how-to-make-them-count): What separates successful manufacturing rollouts from stalled ones. Five practical steps, common pitfalls, and what good looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days. - [A rising OEE score can keep a growing cost problem hidden](https://www.factbird.com/blog/rising-oee-score-can-keep-a-growing-cost-problem-hidden): Most plants track OEE but can't say what a 5-point gain is worth. Break down availability, performance and quality losses and build a business case from data. - [Inconsistent shift performance is costing more than you think](https://www.factbird.com/blog/inconsistent-shift-performance-is-costing-more-than-you-think): Shift-to-shift gaps add up fast. Learn how to see stops and speed loss in real time, standardize losses, and improve consistency with Factbird. - [The four common traits of top-performing manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/blog/the-four-common-traits-of-top-performers): What sets top-performing manufacturers apart? Four common traits: Transparency and trust, growth from anywhere, and keeping promises on quality and delivery. - [Digitization from an OT perspective, from data to action](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/digitization-from-an-ot-perspective-from-data-to-action): Omron’s Claus Kjelgaard shares an OT-first view of digitization, from collecting data to exchanging it, visualizing it, and acting on facts. - [Overcoming blockers to change in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/overcoming-blockers-to-change-in-manufacturing): Learn why change management in manufacturing stalls and how operator buy-in and visible wins help make change stick from Janet Bellamy, University of Lincoln. - [Modernizing manufacturing: from analog overload to digital simplicity](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/analog-overload-to-digital-simplicity): Factbird's Luke Savage on moving from analog overload to digital simplicity: why empathy, small wins and clear tools help manufacturers adopt new tech. - [Reducing waste in food and beverage manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/reducing-waste-in-food-and-beverage-manufacturing): Learn how to reduce waste in food and beverage manufacturing using real-time data, small fixes, and smarter decisions to improve OEE and efficiency. - [How cellular IoT supports your journey to a smart connected factory](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/how-cellular-iot-supports-your-journey-to-a-smart-connected-factory): IoT expert Esben Worsaae Nielsen explains why smart connected factories choose cellular IoT over Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with real use cases and 5G. - [The trends shaping manufacturing shop floors in 2025](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/the-trends-shaping-manufacturing-shop-floors-in-2025): Discover the key trends shaping shop floors in 2025 from experienced CEO Søren Schønnemann in the season finale of Factbird’s Manufacturing Matters Podcast. - [What to consider when purchasing manufacturing sensors](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/what-to-consider-when-purchasing-manufacturing-sensors): Choose the right manufacturing sensors by balancing cost and performance to avoid costly downtime. Get sensor insights from Factbird's latest podcast episode. - [Unlocking production efficiency with condition monitoring](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/unlocking-production-efficiency-with-condition-monitoring): Explore how condition monitoring drives efficiency, reduces waste, and optimizes quality in manufacturing. Podcast insights from Factbird's latest episode. - [From setup to growth: Customer success for manufacturing software](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/customer-success-for-manufacturing-software): How customer success managers help manufacturers set up and optimize manufacturing software for long-term ROI. Expert insights from Adrienne Goins. - [Sustainable Change: Winning the long game in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/sustainable-change-winning-the-long-game-in-manufacturing): Sustainable change management for manufacturers: Benjamin Ravn of Albani / Royal Unibrew shares a framework and enablers for making change last on the floor. - [How better data collection drives smarter manufacturing decisions](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/how-better-data-collection-drives-smarter-manufacturing-decisions): Learn how human intelligence is the ideal model for better sensing and building a manufacturing immune system in the Manufacturing Matters podcast episode 13. - [How to structure improvements with PDCA](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/how-to-structure-improvements-with-pdca): Discover how PDCA drives continuous improvement in manufacturing with a structured approach to change in this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast. - [How to make your manufacturing processes more resilient](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/how-to-make-your-manufacturing-processes-more-resilient): Manufacturing resilience starts with data. OMRON's Kenneth Ranzau explains what resilience means, why it matters, and real examples of using data to build it. - [Unleashing the power of production data in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/unleashing-the-power-of-production-data-in-manufacturing): Learn how manufacturing production data enhances efficiency and drives innovation with expert insights on episode 10 of the Manufacturing Matters podcast. - [Micro-stops in manufacturing and how you can track them](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/micro-stops-and-how-you-can-track-them): Micro-stops are short stops that quietly eat OEE. Learn what causes them, how to measure and reduce them, and see a real micro-stop tracking example. - [OEE Uplift: A structured approach for OEE improvement](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/improving-oee-with-the-oee-uplift-approach): The OEE Uplift Approach is a structured process for OEE improvement. Learn why it works and how to implement it step by step in this podcast episode. - [Change management advice for manufacturers](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/change-management-advice-for-manufacturers): Practical change management advice for introducing new systems on the shop floor: Key strategies, bonus tips and lessons from Manufacturing Matters episode 7. - [The five-step Highway Solution for implementing new manufacturing systems](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/the-five-step-highway-solution-for-implementing-new-manufacturing-systems): In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, we discuss the Highway Solution, a framework for implementing new manufacturing solutions across multiple sites. - [How to implement manufacturing software across multiple sites](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/how-to-implement-manufacturing-software-across-multiple-sites): In this Manufacturing Matters episode, an experienced implementation expert offers practical advice on deploying manufacturing software across multiple sites. - [Data-driven manufacturing: Finn Hunneche on the importance of knowing the numbers](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/why-you-need-to-prioritize-the-numbers): Manufacturing leader Finn Hunneche explains why managers must know their numbers, how to get early buy-in, and how to run and share experiments that stick. - [Navigating sustainable packaging challenges in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/sustainable-packaging-challenges): Get insights on transitioning to sustainable packaging in the latest Manufacturing Matters video and podcast. Discover strategies, challenges, and solutions. - [The challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers in 2024](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/challenges-facing-food-and-beverage-industry-2024): Top challenges for food and beverage manufacturers in 2024: Cost of living, supply chains, labor shortages, digitization, cybersecurity and consumer trends. - [The strengths and weaknesses of OEE: Pros, cons, and limitations](https://www.factbird.com/manufacturing-matters-podcast/the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-oee): What are the limitations of OEE? Learn where overall equipment effectiveness helps, where it misleads, and how to use it well in Manufacturing Matters ep. 1. - [How to drive shop floor excellence with real-time data](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/how-to-drive-shop-floor-excellence-in-2025-with-factbird): For plant and operations managers: watch this on-demand webinar on improving shop floor performance with real-time data, clear KPIs and daily routines. - [What's new with Factbird: October 2023](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/what-is-new-with-factbird-10-2023): Watch on demand: the Factbird product updates and new features from October 2023, plus company news and where the platform was heading next. - [What Manufacturers can learn from the Maintenance of Critical Infrastructure](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/what-manufacturers-can-learn-from-the-maintenance-of-critical-infrastructure): Discover how to successfully manage maintenance for critical infrastructure in this webinar with Claus Hincke, Infrastructure Director at Banedanmark. - [How to drive behavioral change on the factory floor](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/smart-factory-webinars-episode-3): Watch on demand: how to drive behavioral change on the factory floor so operators use data every shift, with practical steps for a data-driven culture. - [The challenge of producing for a better tomorrow: Danfoss on sustainable production](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/smart-factory-webinars-episode-2): Watch on demand: how Danfoss and Factbird tackle sustainability and production efficiency, from energy use to OEE. Learn what worked on the shop floor. - [Digital losers vs. digital winners in manufacturing](https://www.factbird.com/webinars/smart-factory-webinars-episode-1): Watch on demand: what separates digital winners from digital losers in manufacturing, and the lean steps our expert recommends toward lights-out production. - [Factbird partners with Verdane to accelerate global leadership](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-partners-with-verdane-to-accelerate-its-global-leadership-position-in-manufacturing-intelligence): Verdane makes a strategic majority investment in Factbird, the Danish manufacturing intelligence company, to accelerate its global growth and product roadmap. - [Factbird adds Quality & Compliance and Reports to its manufacturing intelligence platform](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-adds-quality-compliance-and-reports-to-its-manufacturing-intelligence-platform): Factbird adds Quality & Compliance and Reports, giving multi-site manufacturers standardized workflows, traceable records and automated reports in each plant. - [Factbird benchmark report: The first 90 days of digitization](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-launches-first-productivity-benchmark-report-on-what-the-first-90-days-of-digitization-look-like): New Factbird benchmark from real production lines: +9 OEE points and +19% productivity in 90 days. See results by industry and download the full report. - [Factbird launches next-gen Manufacturing Intelligence Suite](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-launches-next-gen-manufacturing-intelligence-suite): Factbird launches an expanded manufacturing intelligence suite with new apps for performance tracking, shop floor execution, and workforce development. - [Factbird Forward 2024: Unveiling the future of Manufacturing Intelligence](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-forward-2024-unveiling-the-future-of-manufacturing-intelligence): Factbird Forward 2024 previewed new manufacturing intelligence solutions with talks from industry leaders. Read the announcement and watch the event video. - [Factbird Surpasses €5 million in ARR as it Transitions to Scale-up](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-surpasses-eu5-million-in-arr-as-it-transitions-to-scale-up): Factbird, a leading provider of Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) solutions, today announced it has reached a major milestone, surpassing 5 million Euro ARR. - [Factbird Joins Forces with OMRON in a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Manufacturing Intelligence](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-joins-forces-with-omron): Factbird and OMRON announce a collaboration to improve data-driven operational excellence worldwide. Read the full press release to find out more. - [Factbird earns #1 for Usability and Implementation on G2](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-earns-1-spot-for-usability-and-implementation-for-manufacturing-intelligence-on-g2): Factbird is proud to receive the #1 spot in Usability and Implementation for Manufacturing Intelligence Software in G2's Winter 2024 report. - [Expedition Growth Capital and EIFO invest $16M in Factbird](https://www.factbird.com/news/expedition-growth-capital-and-eifo-invest-16-million-in-factbird-to-boost-international-growth): Expedition Growth Capital and EIFO invest $16M in Factbird to spur its global growth and reinforce its real-time manufacturing analytics solutions. - [Factbird Enters Sweden with Advanced Manufacturing Solutions](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-enters-sweden-with-advanced-manufacturing-solutions): Factbird enters the Swedish market, helping local manufacturers boost productivity and reduce waste with real-time production data and actionable insights. - [Factbird launches Preventive Maintenance Module](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-launches-innovative-preventive-maintenance-module-in-the-factbird-cloud-application): Factbird unveils its latest feature, the Preventive Maintenance Module, set to improve equipment maintenance practices and enhance operational efficiency. - [Factbird Enters the US to Offer Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions to Local Industry](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-enters-the-us-to-offer-manufacturing-intelligence-solutions-to-local-industry): Factbird has entered the US market to offer manufacturing intelligence to local industry, with a local team, on-site advice and real-time production insights. - [Redefining Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions with a New Name and Vision](https://www.factbird.com/news/factbird-redefining-manufacturing-intelligence-solutions-with-a-new-name-and-vision): Blackbird is now Factbird. Read why we changed our name, what stays the same for customers, and our vision for manufacturing intelligence on the shop floor.