Introduction Hello and welcome. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with SPK and Associates. Today we're here to talk about a topic that is really important for manufacturers. Manufacturers are constantly under pressure to improve...
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Turning OEE Insights into Continuous Improvement Action for Manufacturers
Most manufacturers track overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) as a standard for productivity. The challenge is not collecting this number, but turning the number into action on the shop floor. Too often, OEE becomes a static KPI that shows whether performance was...
5 MES Trends for 2026 — and How to Get Ahead
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are evolving faster than ever. Rising sustainability requirements, ongoing workforce shortages, increasing product complexity, and tighter regulatory oversight are pushing manufacturers to rethink how they run shop floor...
The Future of Digital Manufacturing: AI, No-Code, and Composable Solutions
Welcome to this SPK and Associates video entitled The Future of Digital Manufacturing: AI, No Code, and Composable Solutions. Manufacturing is really at a turning point between labor challenges, quantity expectations, and the pressure to move faster without...
Using AI and Vision to Improve Quality and Reduce Scrap in Manufacturing
Manufacturers are under more pressure than ever to improve quality, reduce waste, and keep pace with rapidly shifting production demands. However, traditional MES and inspection systems often fall short due to their rigidity, slow updates, and disconnection from...





