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[pending] How do you measure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) within the production department?
OEE is a crucial metric for manufacturing companies to evaluate the efficiency and productivity of their production processes. Learn how to accurately measure OEE using data in this article.
Do you sometimes produce waste without knowing where it comes from, or do you regularly experience machine downtime? OEE is a key metric for manufacturing companies to understand how productive their production department is. Discover here how you can measure OEE using data from your machines.
What is OEE?
OEE, or Overall Equipment Effectiveness, is a critical metric for manufacturing companies to assess machine productivity. It provides valuable insights into the performance of production processes by evaluating three key factors: availability, efficiency, and quality.
The formula is straightforward: OEE = Availability x Efficiency x Quality
This metric helps pinpoint areas for improvement in your production processes. For instance, if your operations are generating waste but the root cause remains unclear, an OEE dashboard can provide clarity. It allows you to track exactly how many products are wasted and identify the source of the problem. Additionally, it offers a detailed view of machine downtime, helping you optimize operations and improve overall efficiency.y.
OEE is calculated based on 3 factors:
Availability
Availability measures the actual production time against the planned production time. Achieving 100% availability means your production line operates seamlessly, without any interruptions or downtime, throughout the scheduled production period.
Efficiency
Efficiency measures how quickly you produce compared to the planned production rate. Achieving 100% efficiency means your current production speed aligns perfectly with the expected theoretical pace.
Quality
The ratio of successfully produced products to the total planned production. Achieving 100% quality indicates a flawless production process with zero waste generated.
How do you measure OEE?
To measure OEE accurately, you need a solution that connects and monitors your assets and machines within the production line to achieve an objective OEE. Knowing your OEE allows you to identify bottlenecks and optimize your production process.
One solution that can help with this is 9A Connected Factory & Insights. This solution enables you to monitor your assets and machines and ultimately improve the production process.
In the video below, you’ll gain more insights into what Overall Equipment Effectiveness is and its connection to Industry 4.0. This significant industrial revolution is driving manufacturing companies to evolve from simply digitizing business processes to connecting machines and eventually predicting machine failures.
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