--- title: Kanoa Blog | Sam Russem (3) description: 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. 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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 ## [Tracking Speed Loss: Performance Reason Coding in Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tracking-speed-loss-performance-reason-coding-in-kanoa-ops) Closing the OEE Visibility Gap with Performance Reason Coding: Turning Speed Loss into Actionable Insight Most manufactu … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tracking-speed-loss-performance-reason-coding-in-kanoa-ops) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Oct 30, 2025, 9:46:26 AM [![Performance Reason Coding in Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/performanceReasons.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tracking-speed-loss-performance-reason-coding-in-kanoa-ops) [oee](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/oee) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) [analytics](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/analytics) ## [Kanoa at ICC 2025 - Levelling Up and Proving It](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-at-icc-2025-levelling-up-and-proving-it) If there’s one thing that always gets us energized, it’s seeing software come alive in a real environment — and that’s e … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-at-icc-2025-levelling-up-and-proving-it) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Oct 14, 2025, 7:00:00 AM [![kanoa at icc 2025](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(10).png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-at-icc-2025-levelling-up-and-proving-it) [ignition](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/ignition) ## [From Trial to Transformation: Build Your Own Kanoa MES Demo in Minutes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes) [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 3 min read Aug 4, 2025, 11:35:29 AM [![kanoa youtube](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)-1.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes) [gettingready](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/gettingready) [video](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/video) ## [New Video Series: Kanoa Ops Basic Training Tutorials](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/new-video-series-kanoa-ops-basic-training-tutorials) Get up and running with Kanoa MES—step by step. [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/new-video-series-kanoa-ops-basic-training-tutorials) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 3 min read Jul 30, 2025, 12:47:21 PM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/states.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/new-video-series-kanoa-ops-basic-training-tutorials) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) ## [Precision Lot Traceability from Raw Material to Finished Product with Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/precision-lot-traceability-from-raw-material-to-finished-product-with-kanoa-trace) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Jul 23, 2025, 9:36:59 AM [![kanoa trace](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(9).png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/precision-lot-traceability-from-raw-material-to-finished-product-with-kanoa-trace) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) [trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/trace) ## [Why You Should Be Thinking About Dev, Test, and Prod Environments for Your MES](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/why-you-should-be-thinking-about-dev-test-and-prod-environments-for-your-mes) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Jul 15, 2025, 8:32:04 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20dev%20test%20prod.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/why-you-should-be-thinking-about-dev-test-and-prod-environments-for-your-mes) [gettingready](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/gettingready) [architecture](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/architecture) ## [Bridging the Gap Between ERP and the Shop Floor: Why MES is the Missing Middle Layer](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/bridging-the-gap-between-erp-and-the-shop-floor-why-mes-is-the-missing-middle-layer) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Jul 9, 2025, 8:21:46 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20MES%20and%20ERP.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/bridging-the-gap-between-erp-and-the-shop-floor-why-mes-is-the-missing-middle-layer) [mes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/mes) [whatismes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/whatismes) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) ## [Mastering Quality with SPC: A Guide for Modern Manufacturers](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/mastering-quality-with-spc-a-guide-for-modern-manufacturers) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Jul 1, 2025, 11:54:35 AM [![kanoa spc](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20SPC.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/mastering-quality-with-spc-a-guide-for-modern-manufacturers) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) [quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/quality) ## [Kanoa to Showcase Kanoa MES Live at ICC 2025 in Sacramento](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-to-showcase-kanoa-mes-live-at-icc-2025-in-sacramento) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 2 min read Jun 19, 2025, 8:34:59 AM [![ignition icc level up](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-06-19%20082848.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-to-showcase-kanoa-mes-live-at-icc-2025-in-sacramento) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) ## [Kanoa MES v1.11: Speed Loss Visibility, Smarter Lot Management, and Enhanced Dashboarding](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/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 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.11-speed-loss-visibility-smarter-lot-management-and-enhanced-dashboarding) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 3 min read Jun 10, 2025, 3:18:41 PM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%201-11-noText.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.11-speed-loss-visibility-smarter-lot-management-and-enhanced-dashboarding) [release](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/release) Load More Stories   ## About Kanoa Creating Ignition-powered MES solutions that empower manufacturers and drive Digital Transformation [Kanoa MES](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-mes-overview) - [Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-ops) - [Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-trace) - [Kanoa Quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-quality) - [Kanoa Maintenance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-maintenance) - [Kanoa Inventory](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-inventory) - [Implementation Assurance](https://kanoa.ai/implementation-assurance-expert-guidance-for-successful-mes-kanoa) - [Powered by Ignition](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition) - [Pricing](https://kanoa.ai/pricing) Resources - [Live Demo](https://demo.kanoa.ai) - [Read our Blog](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog) - [Downloads](https://kanoa.ai/downloads) - [Partners](https://kanoa.ai/partners) Support - [Documentation](http://docs.kanoa.ai) - [Support Portal](https://kanoa.freshdesk.com/) - [Support Policy](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Documents/Kanoa%20Support%20Policy%2020240618.pdf) Company - [About us](https://kanoa.ai/about) - [Contact us](https://kanoa.ai/contact) Copyright © 2026 Kanoa, Inc.