What is OEE
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness is a very important KPI to provides a clear picture of your factory’s efficiency by evaluating three critical factors:
- Availability: Track uptime of equipment and identify downtime causes.
- Performance: Measure speed and efficiency of production processes.
- Quality: Ensure products meet quality standards right from first pass.
Big Six Losses
The "Big Six Losses" in manufacturing are key areas where productivity is often lost. These losses are typically categorized as follows:
- Equipment Failure: Unplanned downtime due to equipment breakdowns.
- Setup and Adjustments: Time lost during changeovers and equipment adjustments.
- Idling and Minor Stops: Short, frequent stops that disrupt production.
- Reduced Speed: Operating equipment at less than optimal speed.
- Process Defects: Defects that require rework or result in scrap.
- Reduced Yield: Losses that occur during startup, resulting in products that don't meet quality standards.
