The Frontline Daily
Bringing you the latest in frontline operations - actionable, educational, and industry-relevant posts.
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Connected Worker
How to Turn Tribal Knowledge into Institutional Knowledge in Manufacturing
When it comes to institutionalizing tribal knowledge, there is a hard way and an easy way. Learn how to turn...
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Analytics & KPIs
What Is A Pareto Chart? Definition & Examples
A Pareto Chart is a graph that indicates the frequency of defects, as well as their cumulative impact. It is...
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What Manufacturing Can Learn from Salesforce.com
Much like Salesforce revolutionized the CRM industry, Tulip is revolutionizing manufacturing with our intuitive, no-code operations platform.
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Connected Worker
Cognitive Load in Manufacturing: How Augmentation Can Improve Decision Making
Here are the reasons why manufacturers should care about cognitive load, and how augmentative technologies can help minimize it for...
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Machine Monitoring
Predictive Maintenance Isn’t Just an AI Problem
Successful predictive maintenance requires more than AI. In this article, you'll learn how to turn your machine data into powerful...
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Lean Manufacturing
Agile Manufacturing Vs. Lean Manufacturing: What’s The difference?
“Lean” and “agile” tend to be used interchangeably to describe modern manufacturing operations. Let’s clarify the differences between the two...
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Digital Transformation
Manufacturing Software: Off-the-Shelf vs. Custom vs. Customizable
This article defines three types of manufacturing software: Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Custom, and Customizable. Learn which is right for you.
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Pharma 4.0
How To Create FDA-Compliant Process Visibility In A Pharmaceutical Production Facility
Learn how pharmaceutical manufacturers can simplify FDA compliance and improve process visibility with validatable, no-code applications.
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Connected Worker
Why “Digital Augmentation” Means More Than Augmented Reality In Manufacturing
See how manufacturers are augmenting their workforce with digital work instructions, in-line quality checks, and no-code app development to improve...
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Quality
Manufacturing Apps For Quality Analytics & Assurance
Quality apps are an important part of a modern QMS. Learn how manufacturers are simplifying data collection and quality management...
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Operations Apps
Tool Tracking with Tulip
Tulip’s no-code platform lets manufacturers design apps for tracking tools across the shop floor in real-time, without errors.
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Digital Transformation
Industry 4.0 for Operations Management
Industry 4.0 is changing jobs in manufacturing fast. Learn the skills, tools, and technologies you need to be a successful...
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Digital Transformation
How Industry 4.0 Is Training Tomorrow’s Workforce
Industry 4.0 digital transformations can bridge the skills gap in the production workforce. Read about new training devices, like employee...
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Tulip
10 Notable Black Innovators In Manufacturing & Tech
In honor of Black History Month, Tulip salutes the many past and present black innovators who have contributed significantly to...
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Digital Transformation
Implementing IoT Solutions: 8 Industrial IoT Pitfalls to Avoid
IIoT initiatives have many benefits, but their failure rates are high. Here are 8 common pitfalls for industrial IoT projects...
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Lean Manufacturing
10 Best Six Sigma Lean Books
Read the top 10 best Six Sigma books. Six Sigma goes hand-in-hand with lean for many manufacturers. Learn lean tools...