by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Market Trends
Automotive OEE benchmark: where suppliers stand Key takeawaysAutomotive is often one of the most optimised and mature sectors.Micro-stops and changeovers dominate the losses, more than breakdowns do.Comparing to your own sector is more meaningful than chasing an...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Digitization & Industrie 4.0
Ditching Excel for production tracking: why and how Key takeawaysExcel gives a late and partial view of production.Short losses (micro-stops, under-speed) never appear in it.Real-time measurement replaces manual entry with objective data.The switch happens with no big...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Digitization & Industrie 4.0
Industry 4.0 for SMEs: where to start concretely Key takeawaysIndustry 4.0 does not start with a big project.The first concrete step: measure your real OEE in real time.That creates the data which then guides everything else.Measure first, structure later: the rule of...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Digitization & Industrie 4.0
Connect any machine: OT/IT integration without a heavy project Key takeawaysYou can connect old machines without a heavy integration project.A standalone sensor captures stops, speed and quality directly on the machine.No PLC, SCADA or network overhaul is needed to...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Digitization & Industrie 4.0
MES, ERP, OEE: who does what, and when to use each Key takeawaysERP runs the business, MES runs execution, and OEE measurement answers your real OEE.Confusing the three ties a simple measurement to a heavy project.OEE measurement is a standalone need that does not...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Industrial Performance
OEE software ROI: how to justify the investment Key takeawaysThe ROI of OEE software comes from the OEE points recovered.Every point gained translates into capacity and margin.A guided 60-day pilot quantifies the real gain before any commitment.No heavy capex: the...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Industrial Performance
Installation in under an hour: what to expect Key takeawaysThe measurement goes on in under an hour, with no project or heavy integration.No production stop is required.It works on old machines as well as new ones, automated or not.First usable data within 48 hours....
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Data & Analytics
Which KPIs to track during an OEE pilot Key takeawaysA pilot with no clear KPIs settles nothing.Track real OEE, the loss split and changeover duration.Real-time data makes these KPIs reliable and beyond dispute.The gain is measured in OEE points and in freed-up...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Industrial Performance
How to frame a 60-day OEE pilot on one line Key takeawaysA pilot proves value on one line, without committing the whole plant.Sensor installed in under an hour, with no production stop.60 days is enough to measure a real, quantified gain.If nothing actionable comes...
by Agathe Lecomte | Jun 27, 2026 | Industrial Performance
What do production stops really cost you? Key takeawaysThe cost of a stop far exceeds the visible lost machine time.Cumulated micro-stops often cost more than spectacular breakdowns.You only quantify well what you measure to the second.Reducing hidden losses improves...
