--- title: PlantStar | Blog | David Crowley description: Vice President @ SYSCON PlantStar --- [![syscon-plantstar-1](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/syscon-plantstar-1.png) ](https://plantstar.com) - [MES Solutions](https://plantstar.com/mes-solutions) - [Production Monitoring](https://plantstar.com/production-monitoring) - [Process Monitoring](https://plantstar.com/process-monitoring) - [Panorama vs. PlantStar 4.0](https://plantstar.com/panorama-vs-plantstar) - [MES Images](https://plantstar.com/en-us/mes-images) - [Manufacturing Dashboards](https://plantstar.com/manufacturing-dashboards) - [MES 101](https://plantstar.com/manufacturing-execution-systems-mes-101) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://plantstar.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Hardware](https://plantstar.com/hardware) - [HMI](https://plantstar.com/human-machine-interface) - [PlantStar All-in-One HMI](https://plantstar.com/all-in-one-hmi) - [Mini-HMI](https://plantstar.com/mini-human-machine-interface-hmi) - [HMI Pedestal](https://plantstar.com/hmi-pedestal) - [DCM](https://plantstar.com/data-collection-module) - [PLC Data Collection Module (DCM)](https://plantstar.com/plc-data-collection-module) - [APU](https://plantstar.com/application-processing-unit) - [PlantStar Dashboard Displays](https://plantstar.com/plantstar-dashboard-displays) - [Support](https://plantstar.com/support) - [Who We Serve](https://plantstar.com/plantstar/who-we-serve) - [Case Studies](https://plantstar.com/case-studies) - [About Us](https://plantstar.com/about) - [Blog](https://plantstar.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://plantstar.com/contact) [English](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley/page/1#) [简体中文](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley/page/1#) [繁體中文](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley/page/1#) [Spanish](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley/page/1#) PlantStar Blog ## David Crowley Vice President @ SYSCON PlantStar Find me on: [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcrowley4/) ## Recent Posts [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/oeeguide.jpg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/oee-reference-guide-formula-and-benchmarks) ## [What Is OEE? A Quick-Reference Guide to the Formula and Benchmarks](https://plantstar.com/blog/oee-reference-guide-formula-and-benchmarks) ** Jul 15, 2026 7:56:44 AM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/oee-reference-guide-formula-and-benchmarks) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/2-4.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/whats-difference-between-erp-mrp-mes) ## [What’s the Difference Between ERP, MRP, and MES?](https://plantstar.com/blog/whats-difference-between-erp-mrp-mes) ** Oct 27, 2025 3:12:28 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/whats-difference-between-erp-mrp-mes) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Manufacturing%20facility%20in%20background%20focus%20on%20tablet%20with%20digital%20dashboard%20showing%20optimized%20and%20efficiencies%20improved-1.jpeg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-does-oee-mean-how-can-optimize) ## [What Does OEE Really Mean, and How Can I Optimize It?](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-does-oee-mean-how-can-optimize) ** Jul 18, 2025 4:45:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-does-oee-mean-how-can-optimize) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/1-3.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/bridging-skills-gap-empowering-a-modern-workforce-mes) ## [Bridging the Skills Gap with MES](https://plantstar.com/blog/bridging-skills-gap-empowering-a-modern-workforce-mes) ** Jan 10, 2025 4:30:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/bridging-skills-gap-empowering-a-modern-workforce-mes) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/1-1.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-an-mes-can-optimize-production-during-peak-seasons) ## [How an MES Can Optimize Production During Peak Seasons](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-an-mes-can-optimize-production-during-peak-seasons) ** Sep 13, 2024 4:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-an-mes-can-optimize-production-during-peak-seasons) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/lean-manufacturing-digital-age.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-digital-era-traditional-principles-modern-technology) ## [Lean Manufacturing in the Digital Era](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-digital-era-traditional-principles-modern-technology) ** Aug 29, 2024 4:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-digital-era-traditional-principles-modern-technology) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/PlantStar%20home%20page/machine%20status2.jpg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-mes-improve-process-flow-manufacturing) ## [How MES Can Improve Process Flow in Manufacturing](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-mes-improve-process-flow-manufacturing) ** Jul 12, 2024 4:30:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/how-mes-improve-process-flow-manufacturing) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/realtimemonitoring.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/the-benefits-of-real-time-production-process-monitoring) ## [The Benefits of Real-Time Production & Process Monitoring](https://plantstar.com/blog/the-benefits-of-real-time-production-process-monitoring) ** Jun 21, 2024 4:15:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/the-benefits-of-real-time-production-process-monitoring) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/streamline-manufacturing-hmi.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/streamline-manufacturing-right-hmi) ## [Streamline Manufacturing with the Right HMI](https://plantstar.com/blog/streamline-manufacturing-right-hmi) ** May 24, 2024 3:29:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/streamline-manufacturing-right-hmi) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(7).png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/why-integrate-mes-with-erp) ## [Why Integrate an MES with Your ERP?](https://plantstar.com/blog/why-integrate-mes-with-erp) ** Apr 18, 2024 4:30:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/why-integrate-mes-with-erp) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/lean-manufacturing.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-reduces-manufacturing-inefficiencies) ## [Lean Manufacturing Reduces Manufacturing Inefficiencies](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-reduces-manufacturing-inefficiencies) ** Mar 22, 2024 5:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/lean-manufacturing-reduces-manufacturing-inefficiencies) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6)-1.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/maintenance-tips-to-prevent-downtime) ## [Maintenance Tips for Preventing Unplanned Downtime](https://plantstar.com/blog/maintenance-tips-to-prevent-downtime) ** Feb 9, 2024 4:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/maintenance-tips-to-prevent-downtime) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/Warehouse%20worker%20and%20manager%20looking%20at%20laptop%20in%20a%20large%20warehouse.jpeg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-harness-mes-software-manufacturing-success-0) ## [How to Choose Industrial IoT Hardware for Your Factory](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-harness-mes-software-manufacturing-success-0) ** Jan 25, 2024 4:30:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-harness-mes-software-manufacturing-success-0) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/Engineers%20in%20mechanical%20factory%20reading%20instructions.jpeg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-best-practices-for-manufacturing) ## [Quality Management Best Practices for Manufacturing](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-best-practices-for-manufacturing) ** Jan 5, 2024 4:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/quality-management-best-practices-for-manufacturing) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/iron%20works%20steel%20and%20machine%20parts%20modern%20factory%20indoor%20hall-1.jpeg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/lower-manufacturing-costs-through-lean-process-improvements) ## [Lower Manufacturing Costs Through Lean Process Improvements](https://plantstar.com/blog/lower-manufacturing-costs-through-lean-process-improvements) ** Dec 12, 2023 9:58:18 AM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/lower-manufacturing-costs-through-lean-process-improvements) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/blow-modling-manufacturing-plastic-bottles.jpg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-mes-benefits-plastics-blow-molding-manufacturers) ## [5 Ways an MES Benefits Plastics & Blow Molding Manufacturers](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-mes-benefits-plastics-blow-molding-manufacturers) ** Nov 10, 2022 5:15:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-mes-benefits-plastics-blow-molding-manufacturers) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/mes-employee-training-plant-efficiency.jpg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-ways-mes-software-empowers-employees-improves-plant-efficiency) ## [5 Ways an MES Empowers Employees & Improves Plant Efficiency](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-ways-mes-software-empowers-employees-improves-plant-efficiency) ** Mar 10, 2022 5:15:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/5-ways-mes-software-empowers-employees-improves-plant-efficiency) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/process-monitoring-mes-software.jpg) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/industry-4.0-transforms-lean-manufacturing-better) ## [Industry 4.0 Transforms Lean Manufacturing for the Better](https://plantstar.com/blog/industry-4.0-transforms-lean-manufacturing-better) ** Feb 24, 2022 5:00:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/industry-4.0-transforms-lean-manufacturing-better) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/tablet.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-expect-mes-technology-2022) ## [What to Expect From MES Technology in 2022 and Beyond](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-expect-mes-technology-2022) ** Feb 17, 2022 5:02:00 PM by [David Crowley](https://plantstar.com/blog/author/david-crowley) [Read More **](https://plantstar.com/blog/what-expect-mes-technology-2022) [![](https://plantstar.com/hubfs/two-screens.png) ](https://plantstar.com/blog/10-important-data-points-illustrate-manufacturing-efficiency) ## 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