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At 4.0 Solutions, we're seeking 𝟓 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝟒.𝟎 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 ready to lead their company's digital transformation to success. 🚀 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨: 🔹 Define the right digital strategy? 🔹 Implement Unified Namespace as your organization's architecture? 🔹 Lead your team through digital change? 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Join our Digital Factory Mastermind Program to fast-track your expertise, transform your career, and become the driving force behind your company's digital success. 💪 If this speaks to you, type "𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝" in the comments below. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 to make sure this is right for you. 🤝

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⏰ The Countdown is On! Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Free MES Bootcamp Foundation Webinar The manufacturing world is evolving fast and staying competitive means equipping your team with the right tools and strategies. Tomorrow, we’re hosting a Free MES Bootcamp Foundation Webinar to help you take the first step toward mastering Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ What is MES? Learn how MES converts production planning into execution and why it’s essential for digital transformation. ✔️ SCADA vs. MES: Understand the differences and why MES fills critical gaps in your operations. ✔️ The Core Four Functionalities: • Work Order Management: Simplify complex workflows with one-to-many relationships. • Scheduling Management: Optimize production schedules for maximum efficiency. • Downtime Tracking: Identify and categorize production issues in real-time. • OEE & TEEP: Measure and unlock your factory’s full potential. Plus, you’ll get a preview of our MES Bootcamp Accelerator, a hands-on program designed to help you implement these concepts step by step. 📅 Date: Tomorrow, December 4, 2024 🕘 Time: 12pm CST 📍 Location: Online 💡 If you’ve been asking, “Where do I start with MES?” this webinar is the perfect opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and prepare for deeper learning. 📌 Don’t wait—register now! Link to sign up is in the comments below. #MES #ManufacturingEfficiency #DigitalTransformation #OEE #TEEP #FreeWebinar #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #WalkerReynolds #40Solutions

📊 OEE and TEEP: The Metrics Every Manufacturer Needs to Unlock Hidden Potential Every manufacturer tracks performance, but are you tracking the right metrics? OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance) are powerful tools to understand your operations—yet many companies are only scratching the surface. Here’s the deal: • OEE helps you optimize your production during the time your equipment is scheduled to run. • TEEP goes one step further, revealing how much of your equipment’s total available time (24/7) is actually being utilized. Why this matters: Imagine this: Your factory has a high OEE—let’s say 85%. But when you step back and look at TEEP, it’s only 40%. What does that mean? It means you’re leaving 60% of your equipment’s potential sitting idle. That’s lost capacity, lost revenue, and lost competitive advantage. This isn’t just a theoretical problem; it’s real. Manufacturers across the industry are struggling to balance increasing demand, limited production schedules, and resource constraints. By understanding and leveraging both OEE and TEEP, you can: ✅ Optimize your operations during scheduled time. ✅ Identify hidden capacity in unscheduled time to plan for growth. ✅ Make smarter decisions about when to invest in new equipment versus optimizing what you already have. 💡 So, how do you start using these metrics effectively? Join us this Wednesday, December 4th, for our Free MES Bootcamp Foundation Webinar where we’ll explore: • The Core Four functionalities of MES, including OEE and downtime tracking. • Practical steps to turn data into insights that drive measurable results. 📅 Save your spot today! Link to register is in the comments below. #MES #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingEfficiency #OEE #TEEP #HiddenCapacity #Industry40 #FreeWebinar #SmartManufacturing Walker Reynolds #40Solutions

Feeling Stuffed from Thanksgiving? Let’s Tackle the Tough Stuff After a day of turkey, pie, and gratitude yesterday, and the madness of Black Friday today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—not just from the holiday food, but also from the challenges we face in our work. For many in manufacturing and Industry 4.0, those challenges look like: * Untangling siloed data that slows decision-making. * MES deployments that don’t deliver the results you need. * Teams struggling to figure out where to start with digital transformation. At 4.0 Solutions, we’ve been there too. That’s why all our training at IIoT university is designed to do one thing: help you solve real-world problems. Whether it’s through the Advanced UNS Workshop, the MES Bootcamp Accelerator, or the Digital Factory Mastermind Program, we’ve helped leaders like you: * Build systems that make data accessible and actionable. * Deploy MES strategies that deliver measurable ROI. * Give their teams the confidence to execute. This week, to make it easier for you to access the tools you need, we’re offering 50% off everything at IIoT university as part of our Cyber Monday Sale, now through December 2, 2024. If you’re ready to overcome the roadblocks in your digital transformation, we’d love to help you take the next step. 🔗 Link to IIoT university - in the comments below Enjoy the leftovers, and let’s start solving the tough stuff together. #40Solutions #WalkerReynolds #CyberMonday #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from 4.0 Solutions! 🦃 As we gather with family and friends to celebrate gratitude and reflection, we want to take a moment to thank you—our community of engineers, technologists, executives, and lifelong learners. At 4.0 Solutions, our mission is clear: to save and create middle-class jobs by empowering individuals and organizations to embrace digital transformation and Industry 4.0. This mission would not be possible without the incredible engagement, curiosity, and commitment of our community. This year, we are especially thankful for: • The opportunity to share knowledge and help companies adopt the Unified Namespace as the cornerstone of their transformation journey. • The amazing professionals we’ve connected with, who are not only shaping the future of technology but also working to make industries more efficient, sustainable, and human-centered. • The chance to build a thriving community of learners and leaders who embody authenticity, transparency, and servant leadership in their work. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to solving the real-world problems you face, sharing meaningful content, and building tools and training that support your success. To all of you who’ve joined us on this journey: Thank you for trusting us to be your guide in Industry 4.0. You inspire us every day to do better and be better. From our family at 4.0 Solutions to yours: Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 Let’s continue building a brighter, more connected future together. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #Community #40Solutions #WalkerReynolds

🚀 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 🚀 Curious about how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) can transform your operations and drive real results? Join us on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝐭𝐡 for our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, where we’ll cover: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐄𝐒? A breakdown of its role in modern manufacturing. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟒 𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰: work order management, scheduling, downtime tracking, and production reporting. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Learn how to build a simple downtime tracking app to kickstart your MES journey. We’ll also walk through what to expect in our 𝟖-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, where students learn to build their own MES → OEE application in Ignition without creating technical debt. Save development time, reduce licensing costs, and become the hero your factory needs. This is your chance to gain actionable insights and start mastering MES! 📅 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9iawTA4 Thank you for sharing this with your network! 🙏 Let’s make digital transformation happen. #MES #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #LeanProduction

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐄𝐒: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Manufacturing Operations! 🛠️🚀 When someone says, “𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐒,” it’s not as straightforward as when they say, “𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐀.” While multiple people requesting SCADA usually mean the same thing, asking for an MES system can mean vastly different functionalities tailored to unique manufacturing needs. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐄𝐒? It’s Many Things: - Recipe Management - Digital Quality Inspection Plans (DQIP) - Sample Collection - Statistical Process Control (SPC) - ISO 9001 Compliance - Digital Work Instructions - Definition Spec Deviation - BOM & Inventory Management - ...and many more! At its core, MES revolves around 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Turning your manufacturing plans into actionable work orders that translate into production runs. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Efficiently scheduling these work orders to optimize production flow. 𝐎𝐄𝐄 (𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬): Measuring the efficiency of your assets to identify areas for improvement. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Pinpointing and tracking the reasons behind production downtimes to enhance overall efficiency. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? Many believe MES is a one-size-fits-all solution, but it’s actually a robust system that integrates multiple processes to ensure seamless manufacturing operations. Understanding the true breadth of MES is essential to effectively implement and leverage it for your business’s success. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐄𝐒? Join our FREE MES Bootcamp Foundation Webinar where we break down the essentials of MES and provide the clarity you need to optimize your manufacturing operations. 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 https://lnkd.in/g9iawTA4 Let’s demystify MES together and set your manufacturing processes on the path to excellence! #MES #ManufacturingExcellence #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #IIoTUniversity #MESBootcamp #Efficiency #Manufacturing Walker Reynolds

Data is the backbone of every successful MES implementation. Manufacturers generate massive amounts of data every day, but without a system to collect, organize, and analyze it, that data goes to waste. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) bridges the gap, turning scattered information into actionable insights that drive better decisions and smarter operations. How does MES make your data work for you? • Real-Time Visibility: MES consolidates your production data into a single source of truth, providing instant access to metrics like OEE, downtime, and throughput. • Actionable Insights: MES identifies inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, giving your team the information they need to optimize operations. • Scalability: As your business grows, your MES grows with it—ensuring your systems stay agile and your data stays useful. The key to leveraging MES isn’t just collecting data; it’s transforming it into decisions that improve your bottom line. 🌟 Want to learn how to build a scalable, data-driven MES? Join our Free MES Bootcamp Foundation Webinar on December 4th to see how MES unlocks the potential of your data. 👉 Check the comments below for the registration link! #MES #DigitalTransformation #SmartManufacturing #Industry40 #DataDriven #OperationalEfficiency #ManufacturingInnovation Walker Reynolds #40Solutions

CMMS + UNS, Nick Haase has the scoop.