Lia Van Baalen

Poka • February 2024

Barry Callebaut: Identifying & Prioritizing Opportunities with…

We improved our data analysis and decision-making with Poka Analytics because everything is easier to see, easier to treat, and then to make decisions with this information.

Poka • February 2024

Software Implementation Strategies to Accelerate Adoption For Maximum Impact

[E-book]

Poka • February 2024

How Manufacturers are Prioritizing Their Digital Transformation Initiatives

[E-book]

Poka • February 2024

Manufacturing Onboarding Best Practices

[E-book]

Poka • February 2024

Defining Your Factory Training Journey

[E-book]

Poka • February 2024

2023 Report on the State of Training in Manufacturing

[Research Report]

Poka • February 2024

Customer Story : Plastico Dise

However, with the implementation of Poka, there have been significant improvements in how continuous improvement ideas are managed. The introduction of the digital Kanban board and priority rankings has improved company-wide communication so much that they have been able to reduce the frequency of interdepartmental in-person meetings with production, quality, and maintenance.

Poka • February 2024

Customer Story : Royal Canin

We wanted those issues to be visible to every associate so that everyone can be aware of the danger on the shop floor. It was possible after we moved to Poka because we're now able to build a safety culture, with high visibility of risks for our associates.

Poka • February 2024

Customer Story : Upfield

Our journey with Poka during the new site commissioning has been nothing short of transformational. It's been a journey marked by innovation, efficiency, and the fostering of a culture of continuous improvement.

Poka • January 2024

2024 Manufacturing Industry Predictions: Tackling Talent…

This year’s manufacturing outlook, a roundup of top analyst trends: sky-high quit rates, balancing effectiveness alongside the employee experience, and good news, there’s still plenty of gas in the digital transformation tank.

Poka • November 2023

Making the Most of Shift Handovers in Manufacturing

Maximize your plant's performance with effective shift handovers. Learn how Poka can make the most of these crucial huddles for both supervisors and operators.

Poka • November 2023

Manufacturing Analytics: From Data Overload to Informed…

Discover the power of manufacturing analytics in the midst of the data deluge. See how Poka transforms data into actionable insights for top manufacturers.

Poka • September 2023

Research Shows Connected Worker Apps Help Solve Workforce…

From mobile apps to analytics, companies are moving beyond traditional LMS to improve skills tracking, boost productivity, and adapt to modern learning needs.

Poka • September 2023

The State of Training in Manufacturing Report [2023]

Empower factory workers with the knowledge and tools to drive plant productivity

Poka • July 2023

Reskilling Frontline Workers in the Automotive Industry:…

One change leads to another. Rapid tech advancements in the automotive industry give rise to another monumental challenge: reskilling and upskilling the sector’s global workforce.

Poka • June 2023

Unlocking the Power of Visual Factory Management

Discover why factory whiteboards are being replaced by dynamic visual management dashboards. Learn techniques to streamline processes, improve communications and resolve issues faster

Poka • June 2023

How to Soar Through Your Next IATF Audit: Advice from an…

Verbal and paper-based processes can make passing an IATF audit challenging. Poka can digitize a range of hard-to-navigate requirements for audit success.

Poka • May 2023

7 Ways to Modernize Your Manufacturing Onboarding Process

A high-quality onboarding experience involves setting expectations, building skills, and introducing company culture. But more often than not, this isn't what new hires are getting.

Poka • April 2023

Barry Callebaut Named Lean Diamonds Award Winner

Applications for the 2023 Lean Diamonds Awards are open until May 31! Learn about Barry Callebaut's winning case study.

Poka • March 2023

Help Workers Manage SKU Proliferation in The Packaging Industry

SKU proliferation is here to stay. Improving output reliability of packaging lines by minimizing “waste events” is one of the best ways to increase efficiency.

Poka • March 2023

Manufacturing Digital Transformation: Insights from Industry…

Getting critical information and data into the hands of frontline workers, disseminating best practices, and how to best evaluate ROI remain central themes for digital leaders in 2023.

Poka • February 2023

Getting Started With Digital Work Instructions

It’s a daunting task to go fully digital with your work instructions. We share our three-step plan of attack so you can get rapid results.

Poka • February 2023

The Power of Digital One Point Lessons in Manufacturing

One point lessons are a valuable training tool made even better by video and multimedia. Here’s why less is more when it comes to teaching skills effectively.

Poka • January 2023

How To Do an Effective Gemba Walk

The will to support the Gemba is strong, but the how is weak. We round up the fundamental lessons of Gemba walks so you can implement this practice properly at your manufacturing plant.