Learn when to use APIs (REST/GraphQL) vs. webhooks in manufacturing. Compare pull vs. push, latency, and real-time needs, plus use case examples from Factbird.
Learn what downtime in manufacturing is, how to calculate it, and proven ways to reduce it, including examples, formulas, and a practical categorization guide.
Operator cognitive overload affects your bottom line. Learn its causes and get solutions that reduce friction, improve data, and boost overall performance.
Operator-driven maintenance is empowering operators to address maintenance needs before they become critical failures and can drastically reduce downtime.
Learn why standardizing production metrics is the foundation for improved efficiency, stronger governance, and continuous improvement across sites.
Kickstart your continuous improvement journey with our free PDCA template (PDF), a step-by-step to guide boost efficiency and solve problems effectively.
Learn how vision systems boost production efficiency and quality with tools like AI-powered tracking and root cause analysis using historical footage.
We analyzed 14 annual reports to uncover how leading food and beverage manufacturers are prioritizing risks in 2025 – from rising costs to cybersecurity.
Learn about preventive maintenance in manufacturing, its benefits, how to do it, and how it differs from predictive maintenance in this in-depth article.
Master the OEE essentials in minutes with this quick guide to OEE. You'll learn how it is calculated and get practical advice on how to improve OEE.
Watch Factbird Forward's panel of experts tackling audience questions, sharing their perspectives on the current landscape and the future of manufacturing.
See what Trevor Hewson from the University of Lincoln had to say about making continuous improvement stick for manufacturers.
Read what Factbird’s CEO, Søren Schønnemann, had to say about the future of Factbird at Factbird Forward 2024.
Explore Factbird’s new apps for manufacturers: Production Insights, Connected Operations, and Knowledge Excellence.
This article explores the advantages of adopting real-time production tracking and how to get started with it at single and multi-site manufacturing companies.
By turning manufacturing events into actionable data, manufacturing sensors help you streamline and reduce waste. Learn more in our simple guide to sensors.
Production tracking software helps manufacturers produce more and reduce costs. Find out how to setup production tracking software that drives efficiency.
The first annual Manufacturing Intelligence Summit took place on June 20, 2024. Here’s a summary of the insights shared by the expert guests.
This article is a guide on the different manufacturing KPIs. Which are they, why are they relevant, and how to measure them.
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