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Articles on the state of manufacturing in North America

A Consensus of Impediments to Industry 4.0

A Consensus of Impediments to Industry 4.0

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC When organizations consider embarking on an Industry 4.0 journey, they often encounter a web of challenges that can stall or...

Jul 8, 2025

Mastering Industry 4.0: Navigating Choices and Commitments for Manufacturing Excellence

Mastering Industry 4.0: Navigating Choices and Commitments for Manufacturing Excellence

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC In today’s manufacturing landscape, companies are presented with an overwhelming array of options to help guide their Indust...

Jul 8, 2025

Without Jobs, OEE Is Useless

Without Jobs, OEE Is Useless

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is widely recognized as the gold standard for evaluating production efficiency—it comb...

Jul 8, 2025

The Success or Failure of Industry 4.0 Is in Your Hands

The Success or Failure of Industry 4.0 Is in Your Hands

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC The success of Industry 4.0 initiatives varies widely across organizations. Outcomes depend on factors such as industry type...

Jul 8, 2025

Industry 4.0 Is Poised for Phenomenal Growth

Industry 4.0 Is Poised for Phenomenal Growth

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Industry 4.0 is not a passing trend — it is firmly here to stay. It now stands as the benchmark and ultimate milestone for f...

Jul 8, 2025

The Importance of Micro-Stoppages Over Simple Utilization: Why Most Monitoring Systems Miss the Mark

The Importance of Micro-Stoppages Over Simple Utilization: Why Most Monitoring Systems Miss the Mark

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC In the relentless pursuit of manufacturing efficiency, many organizations remain focused on one traditional metric: utilizat...

Jul 8, 2025

The Return of Competitive Manufacturing in the USA: Reshoring, Robotics, and the New Global Edge

The Return of Competitive Manufacturing in the USA: Reshoring, Robotics, and the New Global Edge

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Manufacturing in the United States is experiencing a historic resurgence—powered by strategic tariffs, robust reshoring ince...

Jul 8, 2025

The Current State of Manufacturing in the USA: Reshoring, Global Competition, and a New Era of Growth

The Current State of Manufacturing in the USA: Reshoring, Global Competition, and a New Era of Growth

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Manufacturing in the United States is undergoing a bold transformation—driven by a wave of reshoring momentum, targeted tari...

Jul 8, 2025

Driving True Cultural Change on the Shop Floor: A People-First Approach

Driving True Cultural Change on the Shop Floor: A People-First Approach

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Transforming a manufacturing culture is not just about introducing new tools or metrics—it's about reshaping mindsets and em...

Jul 8, 2025

Effective Shop Floor Management: Key Challenges, Root Causes, and Smart Solutions

Effective Shop Floor Management: Key Challenges, Root Causes, and Smart Solutions

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC ✨ Running a high-performance shop floor is like conducting an orchestra: every part, operator, and machine must move in harm...

Jul 8, 2025

Traditional AI & Machine Learning in Manufacturing vs. The Emerging Packaged Alternative

Traditional AI & Machine Learning in Manufacturing vs. The Emerging Packaged Alternative

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC In the quest to build smarter, more resilient factories, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have moved f...

Jul 8, 2025

Overcoming Hidden Pitfalls in Industry 4.0 Projects

Overcoming Hidden Pitfalls in Industry 4.0 Projects

Tim Smith Subject Matter Expert – Manufacturing & Owner of TSRB Systems LLC Organizations around the globe are racing to adopt Industry 4.0, fueled by visions of seamless automation, unprecedented eff...

Jul 8, 2025

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