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 […]
OEE Training – Online
Getting Started Online Training is more rampant now than ever. If you want to learn about OEE and how to calculate it correctly then we have all the information you need right here. Simply click on the categories of interest to you and research your specific topic or Click Here to get started. This is the first article that got us started in November of 2008. […]
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OEE Integration – Part V
Defining overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) criteria as part of the scope of work or purchase order agreement is quickly becoming standard practice throughout the automotive industry and manufacturing in general. OEE Assessments OEE criteria should be performed for every new purchase. Often times, a high speed machine may be incorporated into a mixed technology production environment. It is also possible that the […]
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OEE Integration – Part II
Training and Integration Integrating OEE into your organization will take some time. However, the benefits are definitely worth the effort. Preparing an effective integration strategy will pay off dividends in the execution phase of your program and can serve as the core theme to launching many of your other lean manufacturing initiatives. The challenge for many organizations is turning lean […]
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OEE: Take the Hit
The simplicity of measuring and calculating OEE is compounded by the factors that ultimately influence the end result. Because the concept of OEE can be readily embraced by most employees, it is easy for many people to get involved in the process of making improvements. Unfortunately the variables involved with OEE, like those of many other measurement systems, fall under scrutiny. […]
OEE and LEAN
Incorporating and tracking performance using Lean metrics doesn’t make a company Lean any more than tracking weight puts you on a diet. Measurements are like decisions, nothing changes unless actions are taken. How does this apply to OEE? How does OEE apply to LEAN? As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, many companies invest a significant amount of time, money, and effort to develop exorbitant […]
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OEE Measurement Error
How many times have you, or someone you know, challenged the measurement process or method used to collect the data because the numbers just “don’t make sense” or “can’t be right”? It is imperative to have integrity in the data collection process to minimize the effect of phantom improvements through measurement method changes. Switching from a manual recording system to […]