Eyelit Technologies https://eyelit.ai/ Smarter Manufacturing Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:43:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://eyelit.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-favicon-96x96-1-32x32.png Eyelit Technologies https://eyelit.ai/ 32 32 Insurance can’t fix the gap between Planning and Execution https://eyelit.ai/insurance-cant-fix-the-gap-between-planning-and-execution/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:43:06 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=4247 Insurance can’t fix the gap between Planning and Execution In manufacturing, execution rarely aligns perfectly with the original plan. To deal with this, manufacturers buy what essentially amounts to “insurance policies”. These include everything from longer order lead times and excess inventory to overtime labor and premium freight. The general idea is to absorb the […]

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]]> Where AI Falls Short: Why Optimization Still Needs Mathematical Muscle https://eyelit.ai/where-ai-falls-short-why-optimization-still-needs-mathematical-muscle/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:42:09 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=4177 Where AI Falls Short: Why Optimization Still Needs Mathematical Muscle Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), has seen explosive progress in recent years. From natural language understanding to code generation and image synthesis, AI now powers a broad range of capabilities across industries. Organizations are embedding generative AI into chatbots, document analysis, and […]

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]]> Lead Time Definition for Manufacturing https://eyelit.ai/lead-time-definition/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:33:21 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=1929 Lead time is a critical concept in manufacturing that refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to go from the initial order or request to final delivery to the customer. It is an essential component of the supply chain, as it helps companies manage their inventory control, scheduling, and production processes.

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]]> What Is Batch Production in Manufacturing? https://eyelit.ai/batch-production/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:46:22 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=2039 Batch production is used to manufacture products in mass and although the products may be similar, batch scheduling is still required to optimize the efficiency of the operation. During batch production, machines are chronologically ordered in relation to the production process. Unlike mass or assembly production, where changes can't be done easily, modifications can be made with ease during batch production.

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]]> Why Execution Always Varies from the Plan https://eyelit.ai/why-execution-always-varies-from-the-plan/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:36:19 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=4076 Why Execution Always Varies from the Plan (and What That Really Means for Manufacturing Systems)   Execution always varies from the plan. We know this, we plan for it, and we bake inefficiencies into the planning process to deal with that variability, extended order lead times, safety stock, lower planned machine utilization, overtime, expedited freight, […]

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]]> Key takeaways from the Smart Factory Expo https://eyelit.ai/key-takeaways-from-the-smart-factory-expo/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:12:34 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=4023 Key Takeaways from the Smart Factory Expo This year’s Smart Factory Expo in Birmingham felt like a turning point. The event was busy, energetic, and packed with ideas, but beneath the noise, a more focused conversation is beginning to take shape in manufacturing. This new undertow, if you like, is less about hype and more […]

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]]> 8 Key Functions of Operations Management https://eyelit.ai/functions-of-operations-management/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:45:39 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=1946 Operations management is the supply chain management team in charge of the daily business operations. These supply chain professionals follow 10 standard operations management principles to optimize the scheduling, production planning, inventory control, procurement, and quality control processes in their manufacturing organization.

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]]> What Is Cycle Time in Manufacturing? https://eyelit.ai/what-is-a-cycle/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:28:16 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=2033 In manufacturing, a cycle refers to the series of steps that make up the production process. It includes everything from the procurement of raw materials to the finished product being shipped off to customers.

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]]> Taking Control of Cycle Times in Semiconductor Fabrication https://eyelit.ai/taking-control-of-cycle-times-in-semiconductor-fabrication/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:43:28 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=3953 Taking Control of Cycle Times in Semiconductor Fabrication Reducing manufacturing and planning cycle times is highly desirable in every industry. In the semiconductor industry, however, given the billions invested in fabrication lines and the backend, cycle time reduction can be enormously beneficial. The semiconductor frontend presents several unique characteristics, including shifting bottlenecks, a high mix […]

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]]> Transformation Starts at the Top https://eyelit.ai/digital-transformation-in-manufacturing-starts-at-the-top/ Tue, 27 May 2025 21:50:47 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=3896 Transformation Starts at the Top Why Leadership Alignment and Strategic System Choices Matter More Than Ever The concept of digital transformation in manufacturing is now a familiar one. But while the language has settled into industry norms, the execution remains inconsistent, and often, disappointing. Why? Because transformation isn’t driven by tools. It’s driven by alignment. […]

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]]> Challenges of Electronics and Storage Manufacturing https://eyelit.ai/challenges-of-electronics-and-storage-manufacturing/ Tue, 27 May 2025 21:17:23 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=3905 Challenges of Electronics and Storage Manufacturing Electronics and storage device manufacturers face ongoing operational and supply chain challenges due to internal disruptions, geopolitical events, and socioeconomic issues each day. Below are several key challenges that have significantly impacted their supply chains. Disruptions appear to be the biggest culprit, as events both within and outside the […]

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]]> Key Takeaways from the Latest Gartner Supply Chain Conference https://eyelit.ai/key-takeaways-from-the-latest-gartner-supply-chain-conference/ Wed, 14 May 2025 19:43:57 +0000 https://eyelit.ai/?p=3850 Key Takeaways from the Latest Gartner Supply Chain Conference True to its tradition, this year’s US Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo also brought together supply chain professionals, technology providers, and analysts from all corners of the world. We all came together at a time when many in the industry are seeking more than just inspiration; they’re […]

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