The biggest problems in running your factory with Excel
We don't need to explain that much right? If you are here, you might know a lot about this important tool. While you are reading this text, millions of people…
How to identify bottlenecks in a packaging production line
Imagine a production line in which only good parts are produced (100% quality), as fast as possible (100% performance) and without stops (100% availability). The Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) would equal…
The four core technologies that drive digital transformation
Based on the Chapter 3 of the book: “Digital Transformation: Survive and Thrive in an era of Mass Extinction” by Thomas Siebel By Mario Ishikawa, CTO of PackIOT In his…
Without engaging operators, your digital transformation might be a huge flop
Despite automation, the rise of new technologies and the growth of industry 4.0, factories employees still play and will continue to play a key role in the industry's success. According…
What we believe in and what PackIOT stands for
Our manifesto. How we will make a difference in the manufacturing industry? The world is full of smart people, full of successful companies, full of great products, so why did…
How a packaging manufacturer increased $144k in factory capacity?
Where will we allocate the retrofit budget for our machines? This question had been asked over and over, every year by one of our customers, a major player in the…
Pack Expo 2020: 61 packaging trade shows to consider attending at
Pack Expo, Packaging Expo, Trade Shows, Fairs, Events, Exposition, Exhibition… you can call them whatever you want. But you know they will be on your calendar for 2020. Attending trade…
Why should a manufacturing company go to a tech event? Notes from Web Summit
When a partner told me about the Alpha Program, on the Web Summit 2019, I was a bit curious. "We are from the industry sector, our software is for the Packaging Industry...uh,…
Traps to avoid when building your own production metrics system
Manufacturing companies are full of very smart people: engineers, technicians, skilled operators, maintenance people and so on. So, sometimes DIY (Do It Yourself) is the way to go to solve…
Measuring OEE on packaging lines: SCADA or a MES? Maybe none!
What technology do I need to measure the efficiency of my packaging manufacturing lines automatically? SCADA? For many people, SCADA (Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition System) is the first kind…
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