Types of TRS/OEE: Examples and solutions to improve your performance

In today’s industrial context, maximizing production performance is a key issue for any plant. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a crucial indicator for measuring and improving this performance. However, many companies get lost in the different types of OEE calculations and applications, which can lead to inaccurate analyses or under-utilization of this strategic tool.

The causes of this problem often lie in a misunderstanding of the components of OEE: availability, performance and quality. Each type of TRS/OEE has a direct impact on productivity, and an erroneous calculation can mask critical downtime and production losses, leading to higher operating costs and lower quality.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways of solving these problems. These include the implementation of continuous improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, as well as the digitization of the shop floor through solutions such as those offered by TeepTrak, which enable real-time monitoring of OEE/ROS and increased visibility over several production lines.

A concrete example is that of a factory manufacturing electronic equipment. Faced with a high rate of rework and a drop in production capacity, it adopted the TeepTrak solution to monitor its lines in real time. By analyzing the causes of unavailability and bottlenecks through this intelligent monitoring, the plant was able to increase its OEE from 65% to 82% in just a few months, generating substantial savings and improving the quality of finished products.

To begin a structured approach to improving your OEE, it’s essential to start with an accurate analysis of your current situation, measuring each component of the OEE. Prioritize digitization with a tool like TeepTrak to obtain reliable data, develop an action plan based on this data, and engage your production and engineering teams in a joint project aimed at overall performance. The long-term benefits, in terms of competitiveness and operational excellence, are obvious.

FAQ

Question 1: How can I calculate the OEE?

For efficient OEE/ERR calculations, precisely identify availability, performance and quality data. Use digital tools like TeepTrak for accurate, real-time monitoring.

Question 2: What are the main advantages of measuring OEE?

Measuring OEE helps identify production losses, optimize productivity and promote a continuous improvement approach to remain competitive in the marketplace.

Question 3: Where do you start to improve TRS/OEE?

Start with an assessment of your existing situation, identify key bottlenecks and integrate a real-time tracking system like TeepTrak to drive change.