- OEE is a metric that identifies the percentage of manufacturing time that is truly productive.
- It was developed to support TPM initiatives by accurately tracking progress towards achieving “perfect production”.
- OEE consists of three underlying components: Availability, Performance and Quality.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
OEE-6 Big Losses
- The OEE calculation rolls the “6 big losses” of TPM into one number i.e. the percent of time the equipment or line is operating effectively, or its valuable operating time.
Expert's Comment
Points to ponder while implementing Error proofing Poka-Yoke
- Impact of OEE on Quality, Cost, Delivery & Engagement
- A good OEE means high-Quality output from the machine and fewer defects.
- A good OEE means lesser downtime and hence means higher productivity or lower cost of manufacturing.
- A good OEE means producing more with good quality and helps in adhering to delivery timelines.
- A good OEE means better engagement with the stakeholders and a happy working environment