TPM and A3 Problem Solving

TPM and A3 Problem Solving is how you can solve problems, create plans, and gets things done. A3 problem solving gets its name from the A3 sized sheets of paper typically used to document the problem solving process and should be thought of as a way of structuring the...

Real-Time OEE, Results When They Count

Knowledge is key for survival in the global economy. OEE empowers the production process with relevant and useful information in a compact and simple way. However, a composite metric, means very little if it isn’t available when it is needed. OEE data loses a lot of...

OEE Calculations

OEE is a performance metric and is calculated based on its three contributing factors of availability, performance and Quality. OEE is essentially a ratio of Fully Productive Time to Planned Production time. However it is calculated as the product of its three...

OEE – Why Should I Care?

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a framework for measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of a manufacturing process. OEE provides a management tool that helps monitor and improve diverse manufacturing processes. It does this by evaluation of three...