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01/06/2023, 2:22 pm

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Introduction to the Shoplogix Analytics Suite

With its powerful capabilities for reporting and visualizing enterprise-level data, the Analytics Suite empowers manufacturing businesses to make informed decisions, optimize performance and unlock new improvement opportunities. In this post, we will explore ...

03/05/2023, 7:24 pm

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Key benefits of a modern smart factory

Is your manufacturing floor equipped as a highly-automated and data-driven facility that leverages advanced technologies to optimize production processes and improve efficiencies? Here are some key benefits of a “smart factory” and examples ...

13/04/2023, 8:33 pm

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Key Benefits of Core Analytics

As manufacturing processes become increasingly complex and data-driven, businesses must find new ways to analyze and leverage their data to improve operational efficiency. That's where the Core Analytics Portal comes in — a ...

11/04/2023, 2:20 pm

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Leadership Spotlight – Paul Gunning

Paul Gunning, General Manager at PROXIA Software & Shoplogix Europe Paul Gunning, the general manager at PROXIA Software and Shoplogix Europe, shares how his diverse experience in sports and management in the service industry ...

23/02/2023, 8:29 pm

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How Smart Factory Technologies Shape the 2023 Manufacturing Industry

In the manufacturing industry, the concept of the "smart factory" is gaining traction as a means to increase efficiency and competitiveness. A smart factory leverages advanced technologies, such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI), ...

16/02/2023, 4:13 pm

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How to Realign Your Goals on the Manufacturing Floor

It’s time to set yourself up for success and tackle everyday manufacturing challenges with ease and agility. Read on for our guide on how to realign your daily goals on the manufacturing floor. Harnessing ...

09/01/2023, 8:28 pm

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Why Diversity Matters in the Manufacturing Industry

There’s a growing need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in various industries. While diversity means the representation of groups and other important facets of identity, inclusion refers to providing access to ...

07/12/2022, 8:00 pm

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A realistic look at digital transformation in the manufacturing workforce

A net loss of about 578,000 jobs occurred when the pandemic first hit in 2020. This figure is significant such that it represents about six years of job gains. Meanwhile, approximately 500,000 jobs ...

07/12/2022, 5:15 pm

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Shoplogix Spotlight Interview – Sarah Radulovich

Sarah Radulovich is a Software Developer at Shoplogix. Here, she takes the time to answer four fast questions on what makes us a great place to work. /*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading ...

18/11/2022, 7:39 am

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SHOPLOGIX ACQUIRES PROXIA, BUILDS ON INDUSTRY 4.0 SOLUTION PORTFOLIO

Oakville, Canada, November 18th, 2022: Shoplogix, a division of FOG Software Group (FOG) and Vela Software, has acquired PROXIA Software AG (PROXIA), a German Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software company, further expanding its ...

02/11/2022, 6:09 pm

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Winning the war for talent with a smart factory approach

The “war for talent”t is raging. Manufacturers are facing a massive labor shortage as they struggle to recruit and retain skilled workers following the pandemic. Despite increasing demand for products, many manufacturers have ...

26/10/2022, 3:25 pm

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From customer to leader: a transformational journey

From customer to leader at Shoplogix, Tarannum Khan brings the vision of digital transformation to the manufacturing industry. She started out as a barista at a local Toronto coffee shop. Ten years later, she ...

12/10/2022, 4:15 pm

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How to implement best real-world practices on your manufacturing floor

At Shoplogix, we take pride in providing manufacturing leaders with digital transformation solutions that solve the most pressing challenges. A major part of this digital transformation process involves researching how businesses as a ...

15/09/2022, 8:00 am

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How smart factory technologies drive results and best practices on the shop floor

In one of our previous posts, we guided you on how to turn a vision into actionable goals through digital transformation. Some of the steps toward this transformation focused on defining why digitization ...

17/08/2022, 9:00 am

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How to find the right vendor for your new manufacturing technologies

Finding the right vendor for your new manufacturing technologies can take a significant amount of time. This addition of unnecessary time can not only lead to revenue losses, but also the decrease of ...

29/06/2022, 9:00 am

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How to define your digital transformation vision and turn it into actionable goals

The rate at which digital transformation occurs in the modern world is accelerating, and businesses must be able to define their vision before turning them into actionable goals. The future state of manufacturing ...

15/06/2022, 8:34 pm

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Metrics for Success: Adoption, Accountability and Performance

Successful digital transformation does not simply happen overnight. That’s why business leaders must zero in on the metrics around adoption, accountability and performance. An effective way to achieve this is to keep these ...

01/06/2022, 4:55 pm

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Going beyond the hunt: Featuring Derek Chen – Head of Sales Operations and Business Development

At Shoplogix, “Elegant solutions to difficult problems” is our mantra. Our solutions are bringing automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to the manufacturing industry worldwide. We help optimize their business to prevent temporary or ...

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18/05/2022, 9:00 am

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Digital Transformation Through the Four Pillars of a Smart Factory

What makes a Smart Factory? Digital transformation is changing the way manufacturing businesses operate and how they measure success. While plant floors no longer have to base performance metrics on the manual collection of ...

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25/04/2022, 2:11 pm

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How to Succeed in Enterprise-Wide Digital Transformation

Confronting Digitization Challenges Today Digital transformation is changing manufacturing operations and measurements of success. While many business leaders are deploying new technologies to bring their plants into the future, the process itself can involve ...

10/03/2022, 7:09 am

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Shoplogix Champions Collaboration, Speed and Efficiency Within the Manufacturing Industry

In a world of supply chain issues and labor shortages, Shoplogix products are proven solutions. They innovate smart solutions that enable manufacturers to optimize their machines and shop floors. This is accomplished through ...

14/04/2021, 7:29 am

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How Does One Lead a Successful Kaizen Event?

WATCH THE INTERVIEW Continuous Improvement culture is slowly prevailing across the North American manufacturing sector and many companies are at the brink of launching their first Kaizen event – an action (e.g. a workshop, ...

05/04/2021, 7:45 am

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Building a Smart Manufacturing Platform: Q&A Session with Magnus Sandberg

Entrepreneurial operator and investor Magnus Sandberg serves as Shoplogix and Group CEO of the Smart Manufacturing Software portfolio of companies under Constellation Software, Canada’s leading diversified software company. In an interview with The Vertical Software Podcast, ...

12/01/2021, 8:06 am

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FACTON Acquired by Shoplogix & FOG Software Group

FOG Software Group further expands its growing portfolio of software solutions for smart manufacturing, led by Shoplogix, through its acquisition of FACTON. Potsdam, Germany – January 12th, 2021 ‒ FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating ...

17/12/2020, 8:21 am

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Smart Manufacturing: 5 Technology Predictions for 2021

Manufacturers worldwide are heaving a collective sigh of relief at the thought of putting 2020 far behind them. Economic challenges caused by the pandemic and its impact on operations have pushed the industry ...

11/12/2020, 8:43 am

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Shoplogix Manufacturing Analytics Software is Now Available!

We are excited to announce the launch of the much-anticipated Shoplogix Manufacturing Analytics Software! Provided as part of our IIoT Smart Factory Platform, this new functionality provides all the capabilities that third-party analytics tools ...

02/10/2020, 10:21 am

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4 Ways To Maximize Manufacturing Throughput With Smart Factory Software

We all know time is money when it comes to business. This especially holds true in manufacturing environments. The time to get products to customers, delays in production, downtime, and uptime…every second of ...

02/10/2020, 10:17 am

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Can Lean Manufacturing and the Smart Factory Co-Exist in 2020?

Lean manufacturing production has proven to be a valuable methodology to improve productivity while reducing waste and product costs. However, with rapid advancements in i4.0 technologies, many manufacturers dismiss or abandon lean principles ...

02/10/2020, 10:10 am

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Dispelling 5 Common Myths of Industrial IoT Smart Factory Software

The manufacturing industry now stands as one of the most notable examples of the power of innovation and industrial breakthroughs. With the continuous advancements in IIoT technology, factories are in a constant change ...

02/10/2020, 9:13 am

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Accelerate Digital Transformation Through IIoT Smart Factory Software [Playbook Download]

“Globally, digital transformation in manufacturing operations are moving forward as customer demand increases—which means manufacturers need to invest in gaining the edge, securing growth, improving products, and winning in their markets.” – Nick Marchioli, ...

02/10/2020, 9:03 am

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The Difference Between Reporting and Analytics in Modern Manufacturing

“Modern manufacturing operations are intricate processes made up of intuitive and interconnected systems, with data analytics at the core. The success and longevity of operations depend largely on how manufacturers can collect, process, ...

02/10/2020, 8:50 am

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WEBINAR: Accelerating Your Digital Journey with Actionable IIoT Data

Industry Week Hosted Webinar, Sponsored by Shoplogix Accelerating Your Digital Journey with Actionable IIoT Data for Enterprise-Wide ImprovementsDate: Thursday, September 24th, 2020Time: 11:00am – 11:45am ETSpeakers include Twan Kersten, Director Digital Manufacturing at Mondelez, and Nick ...

17/06/2020, 10:26 am

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On-demand Webinar: Manufacturing Best Prac

This month’s Shoplogix “Ask the Experts” fireside chat examined how manufacturers are being forced into a new operational reality focused on safeguarding their workforce while adapting operations to changes in the economy and supply chains. ...

26/05/2020, 10:37 am

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FIRESIDE CHAT: Manufacturers Preparedness to COVID-19

In last month’s Shoplogix “Ask the Experts” series, we held an exclusive fireside chat with leading food and automotive manufacturing experts from Firestone Foods and Magna International. The discussion focused on manufacturers’ response to COVID-19 ...

12/05/2020, 10:52 am

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Practical Back-to-Work Strategies to Put People First in Smart Manufacturing

A return to regular work is imminent for many manufacturers across the world. This is a welcome move for operations that have struggled through the disruption and those left idle costing millions and ...

29/04/2020, 11:00 am

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Smart Manufacturing in COVID-19: Fireside Chat with Flagstone Foods and Magna International

COVID-19 has left manufacturers with major bottlenecks in operations due to disruptions in supply chains, changes in demand, and reduced workforce. Additionally, safety protocols and guidelines to implement social distancing measures in facilities ...

20/04/2020, 11:10 am

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FIRESIDE CHAT: Manufacturers’ Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 is challenging the way “things have always been done” in manufacturing. From food and beverage, CPG, packaging, through to automotive and medical equipment manufacturing, supply chains and production processes are being disrupted with key ...

06/04/2020, 11:23 am

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Manage Shop Floor Capacity and Business Continuity With Smart Factory Software

The COVID-19 black swan event took the world into much disruption and the global crisis continues to affect manufacturing operations across varying scales. For some, the disruption in global supply chains, social distancing measures and ...

24/03/2020, 11:29 am

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The Future of Factory Work in Manufacturing

In this time of uncertainty, manufacturers across the globe are working hard to safeguard their workforce while creating new operation blueprints to adapt to changes in the economy, supply chains, and operations. COVID-19 ...

10/03/2020, 12:01 pm

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Shoplogix Inc. has acquired IndustriOS Software, Inc.

Shoplogix Inc. has acquired IndustriOS Software, Inc., adding to its growing portfolio of software companies providing Smart Manufacturing solutions. Oakville, Canada, February 10th, 2020 – Shoplogix Inc. (“Shoplogix”), a division of Fog Software Group (“FOG”) and Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU), has ...

10/03/2020, 11:45 am

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Build vs. Buy: The Dangers of Building Manufacturing Monitoring Software

Building in-house machine monitoring software to improve operational processes can seem like the best decision for most manufacturers. Many embark on the project with high hopes of ‘perfect fit’ customization to the operation’s unique processes ...

25/02/2020, 11:58 am

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The Next Generation of Lean into the Connected Factory – Shoplogix Webinar

“While technology is not here to replace lean principles, it can accelerate lean and evolve continuous improvement by connecting real-time production and performance data to people, processes, and assets. A smart factory empowers ...

27/01/2020, 12:11 pm

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Smart Factory Software is on the Menu for Food and Beverage Manufacturing: 3 Ways to Improve Shop Floor Visibility

The Food and Beverage manufacturing industry is facing unique challenges and experiencing sharp changes in their operational processes. Increased commoditization, higher levels of service, heightened global competition, and the need for traceability and ...

16/01/2020, 12:21 pm

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Manufacturing Smart Factory Software Search Requirements Checklist

Searching for new manufacturing technology involves a lot of resource time and money…and if done poorly, a lot of headaches! Think about the number of discovery calls and in-depth discussions and demos that your team ...

02/01/2020, 12:30 pm

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Top IIoT Statistics for 2020: Head into the Year with 20/20 Vision

As we welcome a new decade full of new opportunities, we expect to see many drivers for manufacturers to adopt Industrial IoT-based software in 2020 and beyond. The world of IIoT is advancing every ...

05/12/2019, 12:34 pm

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Predictions 2020: Top Manufacturing IIoT Trends Shaping the Future of Smart Factory

It’s that time of year. Snow is falling, the temperatures are dropping and operations are slowing down. This time of year is certainly an opportune time to reflect, evaluate what went well, how operations ...

25/10/2019, 12:47 pm

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Shoplogix Expert Webinar: Smart Manufacturing Needs Smart People

The race is on for manufacturers to implement and leverage the latest and greatest in Internet of Things (IoT) technology to digitally transform production and operations to become smart manufacturers. Roughly 63% of ...

17/10/2019, 12:57 pm

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IMPACT 2019 Recap: Smart Manufacturing Success Requires Employee Adoption

“To effectively deploy any new IoT technology, manufacturers should not only focus on connecting to things but also connecting to data, people and processes to drive ROI.” – Nick Marchioli, Smart Factory Expert, Shoplogix Shoplogix ...

08/10/2019, 1:20 pm

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CMTS 2019 Recap: The Changing Canadian Manufacturing Industry

Think big, start small and scale fast. This phrase, often associated with futurist, Jim Carroll, encapsulated the energy and discussions felt and heard at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) on September 30 – October 3. The ...

27/09/2019, 1:40 pm

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Join Shoplogix at the IMPACT Smart Manufacturing Summit in Chicago!

Shoplogix will be exhibiting and speaking at IMPACT Smart Manufacturing Fall 2019 Summit for the first time at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Chicago! We are excited to showcase our Smart Factory platform and educate manufacturers on how ...

13/09/2019, 2:11 pm

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted! Navigating Your Manufacturing IoT Digital Transformation

“During our 15 years in the manufacturing industry, we have seen many approaches to digital transformation and have begun to realize that they exhibit similar traits. This has led us to establish ROI-based ...

04/09/2019, 2:20 pm

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5 Lean Manufacturing Metrics in i4.0

One of the most critical components of i4.0 is the integration and utilization of robust data analytics to optimize operational processes. However, many manufacturers are finding it difficult to navigate through the sea ...

21/08/2019, 2:36 pm

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See Shoplogix to Improve Your Manufacturing Processes at CMTS 2019

Take your manufacturing operations to the next level with Shoplogix at Canada’s leading manufacturing event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS). The show is a national stage and a hub for the latest in ...

18/08/2019, 6:14 am

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Shoplogix Smart Factory Software Debuts New and Improved Navigation

When implementing any new technology, organizations need internal buy-in and a shift in culture to ensure that the new processes and ways of operating are fully embraced by employees. This reality is certainly ...

02/08/2019, 6:33 am

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How Can Continuous Improvement Software Support Your Manufacturing Kaizen?

In today’s fast-paced, data-driven and information overload world, everyone is looking for one and done solutions for instant success. Whether it’s magic diet pills promising to lose 10 pounds in a week or ...

23/07/2019, 6:39 am

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Missed our Lean Manufacturing Metrics in I4.0 Era Webinar? Watch the Recording!

Missed our Lean Manufacturing Metrics in I4.0 Era Webinar? Watch the Recording! On Wednesday, July 17th, we had a live Shoplogix “Ask the Experts” webinar on Lean Manufacturing Metrics in I4.0 era. Thank you to all ...

11/07/2019, 6:46 am

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Reduce Costly Machine Downtime With Preventative Maintenance Software

“More and more manufacturers are adopting the technologies birthed from i4.O and are gradually learning that we have evolved past the old way of maintaining machines. While the previous practices have been to ...

24/06/2019, 6:49 am

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[WEBINAR] Lean Manufacturing Metrics in the I4.0 Era

Here at Shoplogix, we speak with many manufacturers on a daily basis seeking advice from our smart factory experts on how to optimize their shopfloor processes. Due to this overwhelming demand, we’ve developed ...

17/06/2019, 7:03 am

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ADM 2019 Recap: Trends in i4.0, OEE Monitoring Software, and Smart Manufacturing

“Data is the new oil. It’s valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. It has to be changed into gas, plastic, chemicals, etc to create a valuable entity that drives profitable ...

13/08/2018, 7:08 am

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Shoplogix Supports IAC’s Smart Factory in Halewood

Shoplogix was recently mentioned in an article outlining IAC’s Industry 4.0 strategy at their Halewood operation. In the article, author Mike Vousden highlights a number of initiatives by IAC to support their path to ...

17/04/2018, 7:17 am

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50 Industrial IoT Statistics and Trends for 2018

We’ve collected the latest case studies, surveys, and research papers, giving you one spot to learn more about the growing field of Industrial IoT. To make things easier, click the subject below that ...

18/03/2018, 7:25 am

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5 Best Digital Transformation Initiatives for Automakers

1. BUILD AN IOT INFRASTRUCTURE: REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION Auto manufacturers all across the world are building and upgrading their facilities with a clear IoT strategy in mind. Every digital transformation we’ve seen started with a strong foundation made ...

27/02/2018, 7:30 am

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5 Examples of Industrial IoT in Action

1. TESLA https://youtu.be/MCPO4tKuU0E The world’s most popular manufacturer of electric vehicles is gearing up to reinvent lean manufacturing. After he mentioned his dream to dethrone Toyota as the standard in manufacturing efficiency, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised ...

09/02/2018, 7:35 am

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The Plant Manager of the Future

Even in 2018, the average plant manager is still plagued by time-intensive activities that prevent them from focusing on the big picture. Some of the most common pain points plant managers are currently ...

20/04/2017, 7:55 am

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Shoplogix Announces a New President & CEO

SHOPLOGIX ANNOUNCES A NEW PRESIDENT & CEO (Toronto, ON, April 20, 2017) Shoplogix Inc., a leading provider of real-time end-to-end performance management solutions for manufacturers worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Magnus ...

03/03/2017, 8:01 am

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Shoplogix Acquired by Fog Software Group

FOG Software Group Acquires Shoplogix March 2, 2017 – (Deerfield, IL, USA) – FOG Software Group, a division of Vela Software and Constellation Software Inc. [TSX:CSU], has completed the acquisition of Shoplogix, Inc. (“Shoplogix”). Toronto-based Shoplogix specializes in enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) applications, providing companies ...

01/03/2017, 8:09 am

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PPC Spring Meeting

Shoplogix’s Nick Marchioli to Appear at the PPC Spring Meeting Oakville, ON – March 1, 2017 – Shoplogix, the leading provider of real-time performance management software, will be at the Petroleum Packaging Council’s (PPC) Spring ...

15/02/2017, 8:12 am

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Masco Canada

Oakville, ON – February 15, 2017 – Shoplogix, the leading provider of real-time production visualization software, is proud to announce that Masco Corporation has selected the Shoplogix solution for their Canadian manufacturing facilities based ...

27/01/2017, 9:03 am

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Proactive Alerts and Escalations

PROACTIVE ALERTS & ESCALATIONS Address issues before they become problems and reduces response time to unexpected machine and other operational events in your plant, wherever you are. Best Use: Continuous ImprovementSet up: Create a case in CEx so a ...

27/01/2017, 9:01 am

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Kaizen Reports

A3 KAIZEN REPORTING Create an easy to use, step-by-step plan to document and summarize continuous improvement activities. Share and spread best practices across an organization, division or group. Best Use: Continuous ImprovementSet up: Log into your CEx account and click ...

27/01/2017, 8:54 am

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Changelog

SOFTWARE UPDATES VIEW NEW FEATURES SOFTWARE UPDATE – May 9th, 2018 Shoplogix is always making improvements to enhance the performance of your real-time reporting. Please be advised the software update this week include: LANGUAGE SUPPORT – Emailed ...

27/01/2017, 8:23 am

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Downtime Sub Groups

DOWNTIME & SCRAP SUB GROUPS Organize your downtime and scrap reasons in any order you like plus add unlimited levels of sub groups to create your ideal reporting set up. Best Use: Continuous ImprovementSet up: Log into ...

27/01/2017, 8:15 am

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Kaizen Reports

24/01/2017, 9:05 am

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See us in Ireland

SHOPLOGIX TO APPEAR AT THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE Oakville, ON – January 24, 2017 – Shoplogix, the leading provider of real-time performance management software, will be exhibiting at the National Manufacturing ...

06/01/2017, 9:09 am

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Quality Metalcraft

QUALITY METALCRAFT SELECTS SHOPLOGIX TO MONITOR PRODUCTION Oakville, ON – January 06, 2016 – Shoplogix, the leading provider of real-time production visualization software, is proud to announce that Quality Metalcraft (QMC) has selected the Shoplogix solution for ...

05/01/2017, 9:13 am

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Reynolds Consumer Products

REYNOLDS PARTNERS WITH SHOPLOGIX WITH TO IMPROVE PLANT EFFICIENCY Oakville, ON – January 5th, 2017 – Shoplogix, the leading provider of real-time production visualization software, is proud to announce that Reynold’s Consumer Products has selected the Shoplogix ...

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