Guides
Machines, maintenance, measurement and software for small factories, judged on payback and daily use.
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Carton sealing machines: when the hand tape gun stops making sense
Uniform or random, semi-automatic or automatic: how carton sealers work, how to check if your volume justifies one, and what they need to keep running.
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Choosing an ERP for a small manufacturer: what to check before you buy
Before you buy an ERP for a small factory, check your needs list, BOM and production, stock, GST e-invoicing, reports, data migration and support.
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Will this machine pay for itself? A simple payback method for MSMEs
Work out a machine's payback in months. Count the full cost, only the real savings and the running costs, then test what happens if you are wrong.
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OEE for small factories: finding your hidden machine hours
Calculate OEE for one machine with a paper sheet, see which of the six big losses is eating your shift, and pick the first fixes that free up hours.
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Preventive maintenance for a small factory: a starter plan
A starter preventive maintenance plan for a small factory: list your machines, set daily to monthly checks, stock the right spares and keep a logbook.