Which Production Metrics Should I Track?

Dec. 16, 2022
How manufacturers should assess their operations to figure out which metrics to track with MES software.

Quick hits:

  • Measuring the bigger problems facing your operations may prove too complex to begin with.
  • Why measuring easy-to-capture metrics could be more beneficial than a business objective-oriented KPI strategy.
  • The importance of standardizing collected data to get the most benefit from MES metrics tracking.

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David Greenfield, editor in chief | Editor in Chief

David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher. 

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