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The Manufacturing Iceberg: Why Traditional Communication Systems Can’t See What’s Sinking Your Operations
At this very moment, somewhere on your plant floor, a disengaged worker is going through the motions, a near-miss is going unreported, and critical tribal knowledge just walked out the…
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Weavix Walt Smart Radio vs RelayX: A Head-to-Head Comparison for Manufacturing
Comparing weavix Walt Smart Radio to RelayX comes down to one difference that drives ROI: Walt turns frontline communication into searchable, reusable data, while RelayX conversations disappear. Below is a…
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Benefits of Push to Talk Radios
Frontline teams depend on clear, instant communication, but most push-to-talk radios create familiar frustrations — complex devices, spotty coverage, and poor integration with digital workflows. As production demands climb and…
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The Manufacturing Iceberg: Why Traditional Communication Systems Can’t See What’s Sinking Your Operations
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The Manufacturing Iceberg: Why Traditional Communication Systems Can’t See What’s Sinking Your Operations
Learn MoreAt this very moment, somewhere on your plant floor, a disengaged worker is going through the motions, a near-miss is going unreported, and critical tribal knowledge just walked out the…
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Weavix Walt Smart Radio vs RelayX: A Head-to-Head Comparison for Manufacturing
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Weavix Walt Smart Radio vs RelayX: A Head-to-Head Comparison for Manufacturing
Learn MoreComparing weavix Walt Smart Radio to RelayX comes down to one difference that drives ROI: Walt turns frontline communication into searchable, reusable data, while RelayX conversations disappear. Below is a…
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Benefits of Push to Talk Radios
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Benefits of Push to Talk Radios
Learn MoreFrontline teams depend on clear, instant communication, but most push-to-talk radios create familiar frustrations — complex devices, spotty coverage, and poor integration with digital workflows. As production demands climb and…
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The Pros and Cons of Smartphone Bans in Manufacturing
Key Takeaways Smartphones can create safety risks in manufacturing, leading to significant incidents and even injuries. Manufacturers face challenges in balancing smartphone restrictions with operational communication needs. Policies like GM's…
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Smart Guide: How to Structure Channels for Production, Maintenance, and Quality
If you're an Operations Manager in manufacturing or logistics, you know excellent communication keeps things running. Production lines, maintenance crews, and quality teams all work differently. How do you set…
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Alternatives to Two-Way Radios: Weavix vs Zello vs Voxer vs Relay Pro/RelayX vs Microsoft Teams vs Slack
Beyond Radios: The Search for Safer, Smarter Communication Publish date: October 15, 2025 Last edited: October 21, 2025 For decades, two-way radios were the backbone of frontline communication. They were…
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Why Microsoft Teams on Smartphones Fails Industrial Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis
These aren't minor incidents. When approximately 80-90% of workplace incidents are derived from human factors, and smartphone distraction is a growing contributor to that statistic, the stakes couldn't be higher.…
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The Most Effective Communication Tools for Frontline Workers in 2025
Frontline workers represent more than 2.7 billion people worldwide, or nearly 80 percent of the global workforce. For many years, these workers had limited access to modern communication technology. In…
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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities
Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just…
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The Best Two-Way Radios for 2025
The Best Two-Way Radios for Work and Play We love Wirecutter, but they only review consumer gear. Two-way radios are everywhere, from camping trips to 4.7 million square foot factories.…
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Connecting Facility Workers for Operational Excellence
Facility managers face relentless pressure to keep complex operations running smoothly while juggling competing demands from every direction. Building systems, such as HVAC, require constant attention to prevent costly breakdowns.…
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How Universal Communication Saves Lives in Industrial Facilities
It was mid-afternoon on Tuesday when Miguel left his station on the production line because he wasn’t feeling well, but he was afraid to tell anyone. He headed to the…
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How Communication Hierarchy Hurts The Bottom Line
It was late Thursday afternoon at a major automotive-parts manufacturing plant in Michigan. A CNC boring machine had been running through its normal cycle on engine cylinder blocks, but during…
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How to Use Walkie-Talkies with GPS
Coordinating teams across large sites or remote environments quickly becomes chaotic without reliable communication or real-time location awareness. Many frontline managers struggle to keep workers safe and connected when traditional…
