In today’s industrial context, continuous improvement of equipment performance is essential to remain competitive. OEE, or overall equipment efficiency, is a key indicator, but the impact of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) on OEE is often underestimated. Decision-makers need to understand how poor planning can affect efficiency, and how integrating a well-calibrated APS can optimize production.
Inadequate planning often leads to bottlenecks, unplanned downtime and fluctuating quality. These problems reduce equipment availability, performance and quality, adversely affecting overall OEE. What’s more, inefficient resource allocation leads to cost overruns and affects the company’s competitiveness. It is therefore crucial to understand how APS can influence these factors.
Levers for improvement include digitalization and the use of a robust APS system. This tool enables optimal scheduling of tasks, thus reducing machine downtime. Combine it with a real-time performance monitoring solution such as TeepTrak, and you’ll have better visibility of the entire production process. Measure, analyze and adjust in real time to maximize TRS/OEE and reduce waste.
A case in point comes from a textile plant that adopted TeepTrak to combine its APS system with real-time tracking tools. This led to a significant reduction in downtime, increasing the OEE by 15% in just six months. The synchronization of planning and execution has optimized production cycles and improved the overall quality of the finished product.
To take advantage of these solutions, start by evaluating your current planning system and identifying friction points. Integrate tools like TeepTrak for real-time TRS/OEE tracking and downtime analysis. Initiate a structured approach to reviewing your processes and measuring impact. This will not only help you improve your key indicators, but also reduce costs and increase competitiveness.
FAQ
Question 1: How does APS affect OEE?
APS improves OEE by optimizing planning and scheduling, thus reducing downtime and inefficiencies.
Question 2: How do I get into APS?
Start by analyzing your current constraints. Identify friction points and introduce real-time measurement tools like those from TeepTrak.
Question 3: What role does TeepTrak play in improving TRS/OEE?
TeepTrak helps to monitor and analyze OEE in real time, enabling continuous improvement by eliminating the causes of inefficiency.
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