Connect, Learn, and Tell Your Story

Connect: Pico MES

We're dedicated to bringing top-notch solutions to manufacturers. This week, we’re excited to spotlight PICO —a revolutionary tool for automating your assembly processes and connecting your shop floor.

Pico MES offers:

Visual Worker Guidance: Digital instructions with pictures, videos, and annotations.

Connected Tools: Plug-and-play integrations for seamless hardware connectivity.

System Integrations: Sync with your ERP and other business applications for full factory visibility.

Traceability: Real-time data collection and backwards traceability from your tools.

Quick and Easy Setup: Deploy on-premise or in the cloud, with optional cloud-based backups. Pico MES manages the software, so no need to worry about patches or updates. Just connect, activate, and start building.

Hear from the experts: “Pico makes it easier to integrate an MES system into an organization that does not understand systems.” - Raakesh Bhat, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Lithos Energy

Ready to transform your factory? Visit our website to schedule a demo.

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Learn: 5 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Your Employees

This week's blog explores effective strategies to prevent employee burnout, a crucial issue given recent labor shortages. Here are some key takeaways:

Communicate: Regular check-ins and open communication channels ensure employees feel valued and heard.

Give Breaks: Recognize when your team needs extra support and offer flexibility during stressful periods.

Promote Work-Life Balance: Lead by example and encourage employees to use their allotted vacation time.

Remove Obstacles to Progress: Be open to process improvements suggested by employees to enhance productivity and engagement.

Routinely Review Job Responsibilities: Regularly assess workloads to prevent overburdening employees and ensure balanced responsibilities.

For a more detailed discussion on these strategies, check out the full blog post: 5 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Your Employees.

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Tell Your Story: Transforming Organizational Culture with Amper Technologies

Every organization has a unique story; in the manufacturing industry, these stories are often filled with innovation, resilience, and transformation. In our latest episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast , we're excited to share the incredible journeys of two inspiring leaders redefining what it means to lead and innovate in manufacturing.

Episode Highlight: Transforming Manufacturing Culture with Akshat Thirani and Katrina Keyes .

In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Akshat Thirani, CEO and founder of Amper Technologies , and Katrina Keyes, a visionary in organizational culture transformation. Their insights and experiences are nothing short of inspirational.

Akshat Thirani is a fourth-generation manufacturer who has combined his family legacy with modern technology to revolutionize how manufacturers track and improve their operations. With Amper Technologies, he's creating a culture where real-time data empowers teams, making every operator feel like a key player.

Katrina Keyes brings a fresh perspective on organizational culture. She believes in focusing on strengths, embracing challenges, and fostering continuous growth. Her journey in the manufacturing sector has shown that a strong culture of trust and teamwork can improve efficiency and employee engagement.

What You'll Learn:

How real-time data can transform manufacturing operations

The importance of valuing every team member in the cultural fabric of a company

Future trends in automation and connectivity

Practical insights on building a culture of continuous improvement

This episode is packed with stories that will resonate with anyone passionate about the human side of manufacturing. It's a reminder that the people who drive it forward are at the heart of every great company.

Listen to the full episode here .

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Share Your Story

We believe every manufacturing professional has a unique story to tell. How are you transforming your workplace? What innovations are you driving? We want to hear from you! Share your stories with us, and let’s continue to inspire and learn from each other.

Stay inspired, stay connected, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing.

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Have a wonderful weekend,

Jim Mayer

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