Tim Smith “Statistics are no substitute for judgment.” “Statistics are no substitute for judgment.” —Henry Clay Frick (b. 1849) Steel magnate Frick said this over one hundred years ago, back when there were a lot fewer statistics than there are today. In ... Jul 9, 2025
Tim Smith Maslow and a Successful Plant Introduction One of the most underestimated factors in successful technology adoption isn’t the technology itself — it’s the human element. Historically, engineers descend onto the shop floor, run tes... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Why You Need a Production Intelligence System — Not Just Another Monitoring Tool Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert — Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Ask most manufacturers why they want a monitoring system, and the first answer is nearly always the same: "We n... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith The 80-20 Rule: A Smarter Approach to Manufacturing Investments Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert — Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian polymath, introduced the principle we now call the 80-20 rule — the idea that rough... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith How TSRB Efficient Manufacturing Can Solve Your Personnel Challenges Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert — Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Personnel shortages are among the most pressing challenges manufacturers face today. As experienced workers ret... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Drowning in a Data Swamp: The Challenges of AI Implementation Subject Matter Expert — Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction In the modern manufacturing and industrial landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is widely promoted as the ultimate sol... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith What Is Continuous Improvement? Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Continuous improvement (CI) is more than a management philosophy — it’s a cultural commitment to relentlessly s... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith So What is Value Stream Mapping? Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is one of the most powerful tools in the Lean toolbox. It goes far beyond simple pro... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Applying Lean Principles to Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool for visualizing and understanding the flow of materials and infor... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Unlocking the Power of Industry 4.0: Overcoming Challenges for a Digital Future Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction Industry 4.0 represents more than a technological shift — it’s a complete reimagining of how manufacturing and ... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Unleashing the Power of Analytics: Conquer Data Challenges and Achieve Success Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Introduction In today’s hyper-competitive and rapidly evolving industrial landscape, analytics is no longer a luxury — it’s ... Jul 8, 2025
Tim Smith Industry 4.0: Are You In or Out? Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Maybe you’ve recently enrolled your plant in a monitoring system. Perhaps it’s a cloud-based subscription model with a modes... Jul 8, 2025
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