Make Metrics Count

Published: March 14, 2017, midnight

b'It may be time to take a fresh look at the metrics that matter. We\\u2019re in an age of data-driven business decisions, but the manufacturing sector could be lagging. A recent survey found that a large majority (86 percent) of industrial companies do not have an analytics program that includes manufacturing data. Developing sustainable metrics can be daunting, so guidance can help\\u2014as can including employees in the process. One expert believes using the wrong metrics can do more harm than good. This podcast gives guidance on where and how to target your metrics, how to develop milestones to track progress and how to improve along the way.'