In the industrial sector, understanding and correctly applying the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) calculation standard is crucial for plants seeking to maximize their performance. Often overlooked, poorly calculated or monitored OEE/ROE can lead to significant under-performance and erode profit margins. Plant managers faced with these challenges are looking for concrete ways to improve equipment efficiency and reduce inefficiencies.
The causes of low OEE are varied: excessive unplanned downtime, sluggish processes, or frequent quality defects. These factors have a direct impact on productivity, increase production costs and reduce customer satisfaction. Without accurate OEE monitoring, managers run the risk of missing the real bottlenecks holding back the performance of their production lines.
To improve your TRS/OEE, it’s essential to adopt a structured approach. Digitizing the shop floor via solutions like TeepTrak enables real-time monitoring of critical parameters. This includes setting up dashboards to monitor performance indicators, rapid identification of stoppages, and corrective action based on real-time data. Continuous improvement practices, such as Lean and Total Productive Maintenance, can also help reduce inefficiencies.
Consider the example of a plant manufacturing electronic components, which implemented a digital solution to monitor its OEE. Thanks to TeepTrak, the plant was able to identify that 70% of downtime was due to insufficient predictive maintenance. By optimizing their maintenance plan and training operators, the plant increased its OEE by 15%, improving production capacity by 20% and reducing unit costs.
For industrial managers, calculating and monitoring TRS/OEE should be a priority. Start by assessing your current situation, using high-performance measurement tools and consulting efficiency experts. By investing in solutions like those offered by TeepTrak, you’ll lay a solid foundation for continuous improvement, guaranteeing increased competitiveness and sustainable profits.
FAQ
Question 1: How does calculating OEE affect plant productivity?
An accurate OEE calculation helps identify efficiency losses, whether due to downtime, poor performance or quality defects. By targeting and correcting these losses, a plant can improve its overall productivity.
Question 2: What tools can help you measure TRS/OEE in real time?
Solutions like those offered by TeepTrak integrate real-time TRS/OEE tracking, providing accurate data for analysis and continuous improvement.
Question 3: Where do I start to improve my plant’s TRS/OEE?
Start by analyzing your existing data to identify the main causes of performance loss. Consider integrating real-time monitoring tools, and train your teams in continuous improvement best practices.
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