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Ditching Excel for production tracking: why and how
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...
Hutchinson Case Study: OEE from 42% to 75% across 40 sites
Hutchinson Case Study: OEE from 42% to 75% across 40 sites Hutchinson, a Tier-1 automotive sealing and rubber supplier, raised Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 42% to 75% (a 33-point gain)...
The State of OEE 2026: Manufacturing Benchmark Report
The State of OEE 2026: Manufacturing Benchmark Report In 2026 the median manufacturing OEE is about 60%, the top quartile about 75%, and world-class about 85% (ISO 22400-2). The gap is not better...
CIIF 2026: What to See for OEE and Smart Manufacturing in Shanghai
CIIF 2026: What to See for OEE and Smart Manufacturing in ShanghaiIn short: CIIF 2026 (China International Industrial Fair) runs October 12 to 16, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention...
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OEE Glossary — 60 Manufacturing Terms Defined (2026)
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