ABB Real Time Production Intelligence is a factory information system that improves plant productivity by identifying ways to increase efficiency through real-time monitoring and archiving of production events. Optimize-IT Real-TPI™ is a user-friendly software program that uses industry standard production evaluation techniques such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) to deliver measurable KPI (Key Performance Indicator) improvements.

Advanced Production Systems (APS) is a systems integrator whose products and services center on optimizing manufacturing operations and processes. Focused business areas include – custom hardware and software integration, a UL panel shop and custom andon construction. APS enhances front-line employee productivity through better information flow and communication systems.

I/Gear Data Transport Utility (DTU) establishes seamless connectivity between Vorne XL products, PLCs, databases, spreadsheets, ERP systems, RFID and barcode scanners, HMIs, and many other serial, Ethernet, OLEDB, ODBC and OPC compliant devices and systems. I/Gear DTU is dedicated to open and reliable data transport, with no bias towards brands, models, or types of systems.

OptimumFX are lean manufacturing experts based in the UK, with extensive experience in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) market. One of the interesting approaches that OptimumFX has developed is their OEE Journey™, which takes companies from manually calculating OEE to enterprise-wide performance management through a series of well-defined steps. With an impressive roster of client success stories and a passion for helping manufacturers improve productivity, we highly recommend OptimumFX as a partner for your next lean initiative.

Productivity Press is a premier source of books and publications on lean manufacturing. In fact, some of the first translations of books written by leading Japanese experts on TPS (Toyota Production System), such as Shigeo Shingo and Taiichi Ohno, were published by Productivity Press. There is a wealth of valuable and unique information available through Productivity Press - we encourage you to browse their extensive selection of books.

SignalGuys.com specializes in industrial signaling devices and is a full service provider of visual and audible annunciation products including andon lights, tone generators, musical signaling systems, conventional and LED stack lights, rotating beacons, tower lights and strobes for wide area viewing and notification of key events. SignalGuys.com also provides custom engineered signaling solutions.