Blog | Papers | Presentations

What do Statistics in Major League Baseball and Production Factory Environments have in Common

Statistics play a crucial role in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and production factory environments, albeit in different contexts. Let’s look at how data collection, analysis, and application in these two fields can be compared, highlighting their similarities and differences. 1. Types of Data Collected Major League Baseball: MLB utilizes a vast array of statistics […]

What do Statistics in Major League Baseball and Production Factory Environments have in Common Read More »

Over a Decade of Customer-Centric Excellence: What We’ve Learned About Treating Our Customers Right

As SpencerMetrics marks another year in the productivity software industry, it’s clear that our journey has been defined by a relentless focus on our most important asset: our customers. From our early days to our current status as a leading provider, our success has been deeply rooted in how we treat and prioritize those we

Over a Decade of Customer-Centric Excellence: What We’ve Learned About Treating Our Customers Right Read More »

Grades Aren’t Just For Students

Back-to-school season is a great time to think about productivity improvement, especially if you’re involved in education or any field where organization and efficiency are key. Here’s how the two concepts are interconnected: 1. Data-Driven Decision Making: Schools often use data to assess student performance, identify areas for improvement, and tailor educational strategies. This principle can

Grades Aren’t Just For Students Read More »

Of Data, Gardening, and the Art of Patience

At first glance, summer gardening and data might seem worlds apart, but they share some interesting similarities:1. Preparation and Planning: Just as you need to plan your garden—choosing the right plants for the season, preparing the soil, getting the seedlings, and setting up irrigation—data work often involves planning and organizing before diving into analysis or visualization.

Of Data, Gardening, and the Art of Patience Read More »

Performance Metrics

Olympic athletes use data extensively to refine their training and enhance performance. Here’s how they leverage data across various aspects: Performance Metrics: Athletes use data to track and analyze performance metrics such as speed, distance, power output, and heart rate. For example, sprinters might analyze split times and acceleration phases, while swimmers might focus on

Performance Metrics Read More »

Downtime & Profitability

How production shop floor data reveals downtime details and paves the way for increased profitability Uncovering Hidden Profitability in Your Print Shop Floor Data  In the fast-paced printing world, every minute of downtime bleeds revenue. Yet without clear visibility into the root causes of idle equipment, remedies tend to waste resources randomly attacking symptoms. Print

Downtime & Profitability Read More »