Host Sam Hoff talks with Don Roberts of Exotek, a longtime CSIA certification auditor who has both evaluated and advised system integration businesses all over the world. Don shares how manufacturers can improve OEE without waiting on new capital budget approvals, along with simple, proven ways to select a high-quality system integrator partner.

Discussion Topics:

• Access data from legacy machines with edge devices and retrofits

• When buying new equipment, consider your data requirements in addition to throughput
• Use the CSIA-certified label to identify reliable integrators
• Partner with consultative integrators who design for efficiency, visibility, and easy maintenance

This episode gives manufacturers practical guidance for improving OEE without relying on large budgets, making better equipment decisions, and choosing integrator partners they can trust.