Understanding the OEE formula: Clear explanations and practical advice

In today’s industrial context, overall equipment efficiency (OEE) has become a crucial indicator for assessing production line performance. Incorrectly calculated OEE can mask potential problems, lead to inefficiencies and hamper a plant’s competitiveness. In fact, accurate OEE determination reveals major losses and guides the real-time performance monitoring actions essential to maximizing your yield.

The causes of a poor understanding of the OEE formula are often linked to a lack of training or inadequate application of Lean and TPM principles. These shortcomings can lead to misinterpretation of the synthetic rate of return, and misjudgment of downtime, product quality and yield. In concrete terms, this translates into financial losses and reduced performance.

To address these challenges, it is essential to reinforce team training on key TRS concepts, implement real-time monitoring with solutions such as TeepTrak, and establish rigorous total productive maintenance practices. Close monitoring of availability, performance and quality indicators helps optimize every production process.

Consider the example of a textile plant that has implemented these solutions. By first measuring the OEE of each machine with TeepTrak, it was able to identify bottlenecks and frequent faults. Thanks to data analysis, specific adjustments were made, resulting in a 15% improvement in productivity in just six months.

In conclusion, a well-structured OEE project is essential to boost industrial performance. To initiate this transformation, start by deepening your knowledge of OEE calculation, invest in advanced monitoring tools and engage your teams in a continuous improvement process. With TeepTrak, leveraging your data to transform your processes becomes a strategic lever for achieving your profitability and competitiveness objectives.

FAQ

Question 1: How do you calculate OEE precisely?

Accurate OEE calculations are based on three factors: availability, performance and quality. Measuring each of these aspects in real time, using solutions such as those offered by TeepTrak, is crucial to obtaining reliable results.

Question 2: What impact can an incorrect OEE calculation have on a plant?

Incorrect OEE calculations can lead to unjustified decisions, financial losses, and a deterioration in the social climate through the repetition of unidentified errors. This compromises the plant’s competitiveness and overall efficiency.

Question 3: Where to start improving OEE?

It is advisable to start with an accurate assessment of current performance, train staff in OEE principles, and set up monitoring tools such as TeepTrak for regular and accurate follow-up.