The Financial Abyss Most Industrialists Underestimate When a production line stops, money evaporates. Every minute of unplanned downtime represents lost revenue, wasted labor costs and unfulfilled customer commitments. Yet most manufacturers drastically underestimate...
The question always comes up at industrial management committee meetings: “What is the real performance of our plants?” In a multi-site group, this seemingly simple question often triggers endless debate. Plant A reports an OEE of 74%, plant B 68%, and...
In most French plants, OEE reliability is a major problem. The overall efficiency of equipment displayed on dashboards is only an approximation of reality. Between forgotten paper sheets, undeclared stoppages and invisible micro-stops, the gap between measured and...
The Measurement Trap Walk into most modern factories and you’ll find the same scene: OEE dashboards on office walls, weekly performance reports in managers’ inboxes, and shift summaries neatly filed away. Everyone’s measuring overall equipment...
Most factories proudly calculate their OEE in Excel. When you ask how to calculate OEE, they’ll show you spreadsheets with formulas, color-coded cells, and weekly reports that look professional enough to present in any boardroom. But here’s the problem:...
In the competitive world of modern manufacturing, operational efficiency defines success. Every production line, every operator, and every minute counts. To maintain profitability, factories must gain a clear understanding of their manufacturing process, identify...
