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...
Benchmarking 2025 reveals spectacular differences between industrial sectors. Is your OEE of 68% excellent or worrying? This exclusive study analyzes data from 3,500 plants in 12 countries to help you position yourself against the global competition. Sector OEE...
The reality is stark: the average overall efficiency of equipment in the manufacturing industry is 55-60%, and only 6% of plants reach the World Class of 85%+. This often comes as a rude shock to production managers, who discover that their manual OEE calculation...
Introduction: Why Many Manufacturers Are Worried in 2025 The manufacturing industry is at a turning point. By 2025, manufacturing leaders face mounting pressure from tariffs, supply chain instability, and ongoing labor shortages. Many executives admit they are worried...
