Sam Russem

Sam Russem

I believe that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at lower cost than ever before. I have hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies from PLC and SCADA-based control systems to advanced data collection historians, IoT devices, MES, and analytics; in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals to renewable energy.

Posts by Sam Russem

Precision Lot Traceability from Raw Material to Finished Product with Kanoa Trace

Introduction Traceability isn't just about meeting compliance standards—it’s a practical lever for driving smarter opera …

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Jul 23, 2025 9:36:59 AM

Why You Should Be Thinking About Dev, Test, and Prod Environments for Your MES

When you're kicking off a digital transformation initiative, it’s smart to start small. A pilot project with a single-se …

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Jul 15, 2025 8:32:04 AM

Bridging the Gap Between ERP and the Shop Floor: Why MES is the Missing Middle Layer

For many manufacturers, ERP systems represent the brain of the business — organizing orders, inventory, procurement, and …

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Jul 9, 2025 8:21:46 AM

Mastering Quality with SPC: A Guide for Modern Manufacturers

If you're building products on a factory floor, you know that consistent quality doesn't happen by accident. It's the re …

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4 min read
Jul 1, 2025 11:54:35 AM

Kanoa to Showcase Kanoa MES Live at ICC 2025 in Sacramento

We’re thrilled to announce that Kanoa will be exhibiting at ICC 2025—the Ignition Community Conference—held September 16 …

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Jun 19, 2025 8:34:59 AM

Kanoa MES v1.11: Speed Loss Visibility, Smarter Lot Management, and Enhanced Dashboarding

In our latest release, Kanoa MES v1.11, we’re expanding what manufacturers can see, track, and optimize — from performan …

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3 min read
Jun 10, 2025 3:18:41 PM

A New Case Study with Inductive Automation: rPlanet Earth’s Smart Manufacturing Journey

We're proud to share that our first official case study with Inductive Automation is now live — featuring a look inside …

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May 29, 2025 8:33:18 AM

Why Systems Integrators Should Bet on Kanoa MES

An open, extensible MES platform built for the way integrators actually work

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May 13, 2025 3:43:01 PM

Kanoa Partners: Building Better Smart Manufacturing Solutions — Together

Introducing the Friends of Kanoa Partnership Program Driving transformation in manufacturing takes more than just softwa …

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May 5, 2025 1:59:24 PM

Try Before You Buy: Kanoa MES Now Available in 2-Hour Trial Mode

Curious about what Kanoa MES can do for your operations? Now you can experience it for yourself — instantly.

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Apr 22, 2025 8:32:36 AM