Metrology and Measurement Systems: Can Measurement Reduce Manufacturing Waste? Scrap occurs when products fail to meet specifications and cannot be corrected. Rework adds labor and machine time to recover products that could have been produced correctly the first time. Metrology and measurement systems provide precise dimensional information that helps manufacturers detect deviations before they become widespread quality problems. Read more: https://medium.com/@viewmm05/metrology-and-measurement-systems-can-measurement-reduce-manufacturing-waste-a0fdfed97dea