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Against a backdrop of growing economic, environmental and regulatory pressure, reducing industrial waste has become a strategic issue for any company wishing to reconcile performance and responsibility. Whether it’s lost time, excess energy consumption, unused raw materials or unused waste, every link in the production chain can generate an invisible but real cost. <\/p>\n
In this article, we offer you an overview of concrete actions you can take to optimize your industrial processes, based on proven tools, real data, and innovative solutions like those we’re developing at Teeptrak. The aim: to transform every loss into a value-creating opportunity for your industry. <\/p>\n
Key figures<\/b><\/p>\n
“29% productivity gain after implementing TRS monitoring (source: Teeptrak customer case study)”.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Industrial waste covers all human, material, energy and time resources used without generating value. It manifests itself at different levels: <\/span><\/p>\n These losses are not always visible on conventional dashboards, but their real cost adds up to millions of euros a year in some industrial companies.<\/p>\n Myth vs. reality<\/b><\/p>\n “We often think that waste is only material. In reality, waiting times or human errors often weigh more heavily.”<\/span><\/p>\n Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n “Energy waste represents up to 30% of a production site’s invisible costs.”<\/p>\n According to feedback from the<\/span>industry<\/b>sources of <\/span>losses<\/b> are :<\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span>pie chart<\/b> can illustrate this average distribution:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>-25% Time lost<\/span><\/p>\n -20% Energy<\/span><\/p>\n -18% Material<\/span><\/p>\n -15% Quality <\/span><\/p>\n -12% Logistics <\/span><\/p>\n – Others<\/span><\/p>\n Case study : <\/b><\/p>\n “At Nutriset, reducing micro-stops has eliminated one of the biggest production ‘irritants’, with a gain of several points in OEE.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The AGEC law (Anti-Gaspillage pour une \u00c9conomie Circulaire – Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy) requires companies to progressively transform their practices: fight against waste, better waste recovery, traceability of flows, and reduction of food losses, particularly in the agri-food and catering sectors.<\/p>\n As for the Garot law, it specifically targets the donation of unsold food in supermarkets, and extends to other players. These texts oblige companies to implement concrete actions and justify their commitments. <\/p>\n Sectors concerned :<\/b><\/p>\n Expert advice<\/b><\/p>\n “Anticipate regulations rather than suffer them: measuring means protecting yourself.”<\/span><\/p>\n Reporting objectives :<\/b><\/p>\n Lean Manufacturing categorizes waste into 7 major types, common in industrial environments:<\/p>\n Practical tip<\/b><\/p>\n “Involve operators in mapping invisible waste (waiting, unnecessary travel, etc.)”.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Before any action is taken, it is essential to identify precisely where, when and why losses occur in the production chain. Several industrial tools are available for this purpose: <\/p>\n These approaches enable us to build a targeted action plan based on concrete data.<\/p>\n Checklist<\/b><\/p>\n “Have you identified these 5 types of losses in your industrial flows?<\/span> Controlling <\/span>loss reduction<\/b> is based on <\/span>key indicators<\/b> such as :<\/span><\/p>\n Real-time monitoring via connected tools enables performance gaps to be identified immediately.<\/p>\n Reducing waste is <\/span>also a human project. Team buy-in is a decisive lever: without their involvement, even the best technology remains under-utilized. <\/p>\n A <\/span>training plan can include :<\/span><\/p>\n Point of vigilance<\/b><\/p>\n “Technology alone is not enough: team buy-in is key.”<\/span><\/p>\n In<\/span>industry, energy waste and the loss of raw materials represent significant hidden costs. Several operational levers are available to limit these costs: <\/p>\n An ADEME study estimates that an industrial company can save 10-15% on its energy consumption with simple, targeted actions.<\/p>\n Unmaintained equipment quickly becomes a source of waste (breakdowns, rejects, slowdowns). There are two main approaches: <\/p>\n Conditional monitoring, via sensors or systems such as PerfTrak, enables action to be taken at just the right moment: neither too early, nor too late.<\/p>\n The supply chain is often under-optimized, generating overstock, shortages and invisible waste. Here are the major levers: <\/p>\n Common mistakes to avoid:<\/b> To sustainably reduce waste, it is essential to visualize losses in real time, quantify them, and then quickly correct them. This is precisely what an industrial monitoring system like TeepTrak can do. <\/p>\n By collecting and centralizing data from your equipment, you can immediately identify anomalies: micro-stops, slowdowns, non-quality, or under-consumption. You no longer manage blindly, but on the basis of real data. <\/p>\n With our customers, this approach has enabled us to gain up to 10 to 15 OEE points in just a few weeks, while empowering our field teams.<\/p>\n “We saw a 29% increase in production volume after installing PerfTrak on a single machine.“<\/i> Key benefit<\/b><\/p>\n “Average ROI observed < 6 months for Teeptrak customers”<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Our tools like PerfTrak and Monitrak enable you to identify precisely where your performance is being lost, thanks to ultra-fast deployment on all your lines.<\/p>\n You gain <\/span>visibility<\/b>and <\/span>reactivity<\/b>and above all <\/span>value<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nindustrial aspillage: causes, issues and consequences<\/b><\/h2>\n
Definition and forms of industrial waste<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Economic, environmental and social impacts<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n \n\ud83d\udccc Type of impact<\/th>\n \ud83d\udccb Concrete examples<\/th>\n \ud83d\udcca Measurable consequences<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Economical<\/td>\n Unused machine time, overstock, rejects<\/td>\n Decrease in OEE, loss of sales, additional costs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Environmental<\/td>\n Over-consumption of energy, unsorted waste<\/td>\n Increased CO\u2082 emissions, waste of resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Social<\/td>\n Team demotivation, working conditions<\/td>\n Turnover, lower productivity, disorganization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Where do losses come from? (stock, energy, time, quality) <\/b><\/h3>\n
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What are companies’ legal obligations?<\/b><\/h2>\n
AGEC Act, Garot Act and sector regulations<\/b><\/h3>\n
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ISO standards, reporting targets and eco-design<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n \n\ud83d\udcd8 Standard<\/th>\n \ud83c\udfaf Objective<\/th>\n \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n ISO 14001<\/strong><\/td>\n Environmental management<\/td>\n Reducing the ecological footprint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ISO 50001<\/strong><\/td>\n Energy efficiency<\/td>\n Optimization of consumption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ISO 9001<\/strong><\/td>\n Quality management<\/td>\n Continuous process improvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n
The 7 types of waste according to Lean: deciphering the problem<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Reducing industrial waste: concrete levers for action<\/b><\/h2>\n
Diagnosing losses: tools and methods<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/span> \u2714\ufe0f Downtime<\/span>
<\/span> \u2714\ufe0f Overproduction<\/span>
<\/span> \u2714\ufe0f Quality defects<\/span>
<\/span> \u2714\ufe0f Excess inventory<\/span>
<\/span> \u2714\ufe0f Energy loss<\/span><\/p>\nSet up performance indicators <\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n \n\ud83d\udcca Indicator<\/th>\n \ud83d\udcdd Definition<\/th>\n \ud83e\udde9 Utility<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n TRS<\/strong><\/td>\n Synthetic Efficiency Ratio<\/td>\n Measures overall equipment productivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Scrap rates<\/strong><\/td>\n Share of non-conforming products<\/td>\n Monitor quality defects and their impact on production<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Mobilizing teams: awareness-raising and training<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Reduce energy and material waste<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Maintain and enhance equipment reliability<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n \n\ud83d\udd27 Maintenance type<\/th>\n \u2705 Advantages<\/th>\n \u26a0\ufe0f Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Preventive<\/strong><\/td>\n Reduces the risk of breakdown<\/td>\n Interventions sometimes unnecessary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Predictive<\/strong><\/td>\n Intervenes only in the event of real drift<\/td>\n Requires monitoring tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Optimize logistics and warehousing<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/b>\u274c Multiplying “safety” stocks without justification.<\/span>
<\/span>\u274c Forgetting to link production and supply in real time<\/span>
<\/span>\u274c Ignoring small flows (parts, consumables) which are often neglected.<\/span><\/p>\nThe role of real-time monitoring in industrial performance<\/b><\/h3>\n
Visualization of losses and micro-losses<\/b><\/h4>\n
<\/span>Before Teeptrak: diffuse unidentified losses<\/span>
<\/span>After Teeptrak: micro-stops traced, analyzed and corrected \u2192 TRS +12%.<\/span><\/p>\nUse case: measurable production gains<\/b><\/h4>\n
– Customer testimonial, plastics industry<\/i><\/p>\nConnected tools and rapid return on investment<\/b><\/h4>\n
How can Teeptrak help you reduce industrial waste?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Our Plug&Play solutions for TRS and loss monitoring<\/b><\/h3>\n
Example of concrete results with our customers(Stellantis<\/span>, Hutchinson…)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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