Common Manufacturing Challenges with Taago Kilter

Taago, from Katana, shares insights on the challenges faced by manufacturers and practical advice on how to recognize when it’s time to innovate.

In this episode, Taago, Senior Product Manager at Katana, shares insights from over a decade of experience in manufacturing. Taago dives into the challenges faced by manufacturers at different scales, offering practical advice on recognizing when to innovate, optimizing operations, and empowering shop floor teams with digital tools for long-term growth.

Laura Komp

Training Manager

Taago Kilter

Senior Product Manager

Key takeaways

Recognize signs of inefficiency early — Delays, inconsistent quality, and misaligned profitability are indicators that it’s time to optimize operations.
Optimize resource allocation — Map out production steps, track costs, and understand how processes interconnect to improve efficiency.
Empower shop floor teams — Give teams the right tools to streamline communication and track progress in real time.
Leverage digital manufacturing tools — Move away from manual processes and outdated systems to uncover hidden inefficiencies and increase profitability.
Appoint a power user — Assign a key person on the shop floor to master digital tools and support the rest of the team.