Keara Brosnan

International Marketing Manager @ fabriq

Keara brings nearly a decade of experience in B2B SaaS marketing and communications. With a B.A. in Strategic Communications and a passion for storytelling, she helps manufacturers understand how digital tools can streamline their daily operations.

The latest articles written by Keara Brosnan

One piece flow lean manufacturing method in action on the shop floor

What Is One Piece Flow in Lean Manufacturing?           

Plant manager performing a management by walking around (MBWA) visit on a manufacturing shop floor while speaking with operator.

What Is Management by Walking Around (MBWA)?           

Workers assembling products on a factory production line illustrating cycle time in manufacturing operations.

What is Cycle Time? How to Calculate and Improve It           

Manufacturing operator reviewing digital production data to ensure cGMP compliance and quality control on the factory floor.

What Is cGMP? Definition, Who It Applies To & Basics to Know           

5 Lessons in Lean Daily Management from MDMES

Factory workers collaborating on the shop floor in a manufacturing plant, illustrating knowledge sharing and operational teamwork.

What Is Knowledge Management? A Guide for Factories            

Quality control engineer inspecting parts on a manufacturing production line to reduce cost of poor quality

Cost of Quality (COQ): How to Measure and Reduce It           

Automated shop floor using smart manufacturing technology with connected machines and real-time production monitoring.

What is Smart Manufacturing? Definition and Benefits

Manufacturing team using Lean Six Sigma methods to analyze production performance and improve processes.

Lean Six Sigma Belts: Roles, Levels, and Value Explained

Hidden factory activities in manufacturing such as rework, inspections, and unplanned work on a factory floor. Image shows manufacturers on plant floor.

The Hidden Factory: What It Is and How to Eliminate It