We recently discussed how software skills of people in your company can impact their effectiveness and efficiency. One of our suggestions was to provide additional training and resources to allow staff to upgrade their skill levels. We should also mention that upgrading to the latest software release may also improve their performance. Microsoft recently announced upgrades to their Office product line so now may be the time to “5S” […]
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How to Solve Problems with Idea Maps
Problem solving is a problem in itself for many companies and at times can be one of the most daunting tasks to undertake during the course of an otherwise regular work day. For some, problems seldom occur while for others this may, unfortunately, be a daily activity. Since problem solving is not usually part of the typical daily agenda of “routine” activities, our ability […]
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Going DEEP with OEE
Does anyone actually look at their daily equipment availability? Instead of using TEEP that is typically based on calendarized availability, looking at the Daily Equipment Effectiveness Performance of your operation may provide some interesting insights. Working overtime due to material or equipment availability occurs many times. Unfortunately, we find that sometimes these very same machines are idle during the week. A detailed […]
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OEE For Manufacturing
We are often asked what companies (or types of companies) are using OEE as part of their daily operations. While our focus has been primarily in the automotive industry, we are highly encouraged by the level of integration deployed in the Semiconductor Industry. We have found an excellent article that describes how OEE among other metrics is being used to […]
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OEE: Frequently Asked Questions
We added a new page to our site to address some of the more frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) we receive regarding OEE. We trust you will find this information to be of interest as you move forward on your lean journey. We always appreciate your feedback, so feel free to leave us a comment or send an e-mail directly to LeanExecution@gmail.com or Vergence.Consulting@gmail.com We have had […]
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Welcome! If you are a first time visitor interested in getting started with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), click here to access our very first post “OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness“. We have presented many articles featuring OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Lean Thinking, and related topics. Our latest posts appear immediately following this welcome message. You can also use the sidebar widgets to select […]
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SPC for OEE
Some of our readers have expressed an interest in the application of Statistical Analysis Tools for OEE. We have also reviewed various texts and articles that have expressed opposing views on the application of Statistical Tools with OEE data. Our simple answer is this: At best, statistical tools should only be used on unique or individual processes. Comparisons may be made (with caution) […]
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Make or Break with OEE
Reward systems, bonuses, and other forms of compensation have been the topic of many newspaper articles and news broadcasts as of late. Although attention has turned toward the viability and sustainability of the manufacturing sector, there are many of us who question how the performance of these companies is measured and, even more so, rewarded. While executive compensation is typically subject to scrutiny in and outside of […]
OEE – A Vantage Point Metric
The automotive industry has recently been plagued by doom and gloom as the economy continues to erode any chances for a rebound. Chrysler has already met with the reality of an uncertain future and has subsequently filed for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, as Chrysler plants shut down and cease operations for the next 30 – 60 days, suppliers will also feel the impact […]