In the current context of industrial competitiveness, optimizing equipment performance is crucial for plants. However, a clear and applied understanding of OEE, or ‘Overall Equipment Effectiveness’, remains a challenge for many managers. OEE is a key indicator in the assessment of production efficiency, and its improved version, known as the ‘OEE 2 formula’, plays a prominent role in this approach. Ignoring or misinterpreting this indicator can lead to underperformance and loss of competitiveness for production lines.
Inefficient use of OEE is often due to incomplete securing of production data, superficial diagnostics and lack of visibility on downtime. These problems result in lost productivity and have a direct impact on production costs, as resources are not optimized. What’s more, failure to adopt modern monitoring solutions can prevent an overview of machine quality and availability. This lack of knowledge of the real causes of losses makes it difficult to implement an effective continuous improvement strategy.
To remedy these problems, it is essential to digitalize the production workshop. The application of continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing and total productive maintenance, is now accompanied by advanced digital tools. TeepTrak’s solutions offer real-time monitoring of equipment performance through improved data capture and analysis. Using advanced indicators to measure and improve TRS or OEE becomes a powerful lever for reducing downtime and optimizing production flows.
One concrete example is a plant in the automotive sector that has integrated TeepTrak tools for real-time monitoring of its assembly lines. Thanks to downtime analysis and improved multi-line visibility, the plant was able to identify unanticipated downtime frequency problems. This analysis enabled them to go from an OEE of 65% to 80% in just six months, demonstrating the significant impact of understanding and monitoring OEE on overall performance.
To improve your industrial performance and ensure continuous optimization, it’s essential to take action. Start by assessing your current configuration, and identify opportunities for improvement with a robust OEE formula. Leveraging tools such as TeepTrak, you can better measure, track and analyze your equipment data. Rely on the digitalization of your shop floor to structure a project around TRS/OEE, and benefit from a concrete, measurable return on investment.
FAQ
Question 1: How does the OEE 2 formula work?
The OEE 2 formula measures overall equipment efficiency by integrating advanced availability, performance and quality metrics. It offers a more detailed view of potential losses.
Question 2: What are the advantages of digitalization for the OEE?
Digitalization, via solutions such as those from TeepTrak, enables real-time monitoring and better analysis of stoppages, and therefore optimized performance thanks to increased visibility.
Question 3: Where do you start to improve TRS/OEE?
Start with an assessment of current equipment and identify areas for improvement using real-time tracking solutions. Prioritize for quick wins.
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