
Upgrade the Machine or Add a Buffer? A Decision Framework
A faster bottleneck machine and an accumulator both add output, but in very different ways. We price both on the same line, and the cheaper option isn't the winner you'd expect.
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Field-tested thinking on line efficiency, accumulation, and equipment upgrades, plus the latest from the LineIQ product.

A faster bottleneck machine and an accumulator both add output, but in very different ways. We price both on the same line, and the cheaper option isn't the winner you'd expect.
4 min read

A roundup of recent LineIQ updates: saved lines, a cleaner decoupler comparison with line uptime, itemized investment for ROI, and a new home for articles like this one.
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Rated speed tells you what a machine can do on a perfect day. Your bottleneck is set by what each machine actually delivers once downtime is counted.
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Every short stop on one machine ripples down the whole line. An accumulation buffer breaks that chain. Here's how decoupling works and how to tell if it's worth the money.
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