Richmond, USA – September 25, 2024 — ITHENA, a leading digital technology company, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company. Together, the two companies aim to revolutionize the way manufacturers perform shop floor daily stand-ups commonly known as Gemba Walks by introducing ITHENA’s innovative iGEMBA solution to McNaughton-McKay’s extensive customer base.

The iGEMBA solution digitizes traditional shop floor daily stand-ups (Gemba walks), transforming them from manual, paper, and whiteboards based into digital, dynamic, and data-driven processes. With its customizable dashboards, kanban boards for task assignment, and real-time tracking capabilities, iGEMBA empowers manufacturers to quickly identify issues, create actionable plans, and improve operational efficiency across the board.

VP Kelkar, Vice President of ITHENA, stated – “We are proud to partner with McNaughton-McKay to bring iGEMBA to more manufacturers. iGEMBA is a powerful tool that helps manufacturers turn daily stand-up meetings into actionable insights. By digitizing and streamlining Gemba walks, we enable businesses to enhance their operational performance, identify inefficiencies quickly, and create a culture of continuous improvement. Our collaboration with McNaughton-McKay marks an exciting opportunity to provide manufacturers with the innovative solutions they need to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving industry.”

McNaughton-McKay will market iGEMBA as a key solution for enhancing real-time shop floor insights, KPI tracking, and overall operational excellence through this partnership.

Craig Dunson, Solutions Architect, Team Lead South Georgia at McNaughton-McKay, stated – “Partnering with ITHENA to offer iGEMBA is a natural fit for us. We are committed to providing innovative solutions that help manufacturers improve efficiency, and iGEMBA’s ability to digitize Gemba walks aligns perfectly with our mission.”

With iGEMBA, manufacturers can move beyond traditional methods and embrace the future of shop floor optimization.

For more information on how iGEMBA can transform your shop floor operations, visit https://ithena.ai/digital-shopfloor-igemba/ or contact McNaughton-McKay for a demonstration.

About ITHENA

ITHENA is a new-age digital technology company. Our mission is to help our customers monetize their digital investments. Utilizing the proven scale of enterprise software and the nimbleness of new-age digital technology – ITHENA’s persona-based applications augment Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence using IoT, AI, Cloud, and Modern application stack.

ITHENA’s solutions help Smart Cities, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Services, Logistics, and distribution companies worldwide to become smarter and run their operations safely!

Visit us at – www.ithena.ai

About McNaughton-McKay

McNaughton-McKay Electric Company is a wholesale electrical distributor serving Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. They provide a full range of products, from basic electrical components to complex automation control systems, for businesses of all sizes. Alongside their products, they offer innovative services and solutions tailored to their customer’s needs. Their expert sales and engineering teams are dedicated to solving their customers’ challenges and driving their business forward. As a 100% employee-owned company, they focus on building long-term relationships that contribute to your success and profitability.

Visit to know more – www.mc-mc.com