Although manufacturing waste is a trillion-dollar problem, it’s also a trillion-dollar opportunity. Solving it requires more than awareness; it demands action. Manufacturers need more than data. They need clarity, speed, and confidence in every decision. That’s where Minitab makes the difference.

Let’s face it: most engineers didn’t go into manufacturing because they love statistics. You did it because you like solving problems, building things that work, and improving how things run. But as manufacturing has become more digital, data has become everyone’s responsibility.

Optimize your simulation projects with Minitab Workspace. Organize data, notes, and process maps, and integrate seamlessly with Simul8.

Optimize your simulation projects with Minitab Workspace. Organize data, notes, and process maps, and integrate seamlessly with Simul8.

Artificial Intelligence is redefining the world of analytics — from automating insights to predicting what’s next. Discover how Minitab is leading this transformation with powerful AI-driven tools that make data analysis faster, smarter, and more accessible for every organization.

Geopolitical trade policies appear to be more fluid than ever. Recent shifts in U.S. trade policy have introduced significant uncertainty for manufacturers. Not only could potential tariffs reshape the global supply chain, but the rapid fluctuations in policy make it even more difficult to make decisions. Global manufacturers are under pressure to respond quickly, but traditional forecasting tools often fall short when conditions are complex and change rapidly. Simulation offers a powerful alternative.

Geopolitical trade policies appear to be more fluid than ever. Recent shifts in U.S. trade policy have introduced significant uncertainty for manufacturers. Not only could potential tariffs reshape the global supply chain, but the rapid fluctuations in policy make it even more difficult to make decisions. Global manufacturers are under pressure to respond quickly, but traditional forecasting tools often fall short when conditions are complex and change rapidly. Simulation offers a powerful alternative.

Summer vacation is supposed to feel like freedom. That is, until you’re dragging a suitcase filled with “just in case” items you never end up touching. 

Most people pack based on vibes. Statisticians? They pack with structure. And when you apply data-driven decision-making to your travel bag, something magical happens: you pack lighter, smarter, and with way less stress. 

So, whether you're heading to the beach, the mountains, or a long-haul trip abroad, here’s how to create a summer travel checklist backed by data (and powered by Minitab.) 

Tiny variations in manufacturing procedures, or even environmental changes, can lead to major issues, driving up defect rates and cutting profits. 

In this example, we look at a food and beverage manufacturer facing a rise in packaging defects, especially whether these defects followed a seasonal cadence. They turned to the Minitab Solution Center to brainstorm potential causes and used Minitab Statistical Software and AI to uncover key insights. 

For many organizations, the biggest data challenge isn’t a lack of information—it’s the sheer effort required to piece it all together. And that effort is costing you more than you think. The Minitab Solution Center unlocks the power of Minitab’s cloud-based solutions by providing access to powerful, yet easy-to-use capabilities.
At the heart of the Minitab Solution Center is Minitab Statistical Software, Minitab’s market-leading analytics solution. 

For many organizations, the biggest data challenge isn’t a lack of information—it’s the sheer effort required to piece it all together. And that effort is costing you more than you think. The Minitab Solution Center unlocks the power of Minitab’s cloud-based solutions by providing access to powerful, yet easy-to-use capabilities.
At the heart of the Minitab Solution Center is Minitab Statistical Software, Minitab’s market-leading analytics solution. 

For many organizations, the biggest data challenge isn’t a lack of information—it’s the sheer effort required to piece it all together. And that effort is costing you more than you think. The Minitab Solution Center unlocks the power of Minitab’s cloud-based solutions by providing access to powerful, yet easy-to-use capabilities.
At the heart of the Minitab Solution Center is Minitab Statistical Software, Minitab’s market-leading analytics solution. 

For many organizations, the biggest data challenge isn’t a lack of information—it’s the sheer effort required to piece it all together. And that effort is costing you more than you think. 

For many organizations, the biggest data challenge isn’t a lack of information—it’s the sheer effort required to piece it all together. And that effort is costing you more than you think. 

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In this blog, we’ll take you through a simple example of chocolate bar production, steps to achieve excellence and Minitab solutions that can help manufacturers improve the process and quality of their products.

Anyone who has taken even a middle-school level science course knows that a thorough procedure and an organized lab is the most efficient way to ensure a successful experiment. However, going from middle-school labs to high-school labs to college labs to actual professional labs, things get a lot more complicated.

Stockouts—when inventory levels are insufficient to meet customer demand—can lead to lost sales, diminished customer trust, and unnecessary supply chain stress. Fortunately, Minitab Statistical Software and Predictive analytics provides the tools needed to proactively identify factors contributing to stockouts and optimize inventory. 

In this post, we’ll demonstrate how to use Minitab Statistical Software to analyze a dataset and identify key drivers of stockouts. 

What do you do when it’s time to make tough decisions and cut expenses? Where do you begin? Cutting expenses gets complicated because, presumably, expenses support your business. But that’s not always the case. Here are some constructive suggestions for areas to reduce or eliminate expenses…