In the world of manufacturing, what isn’t measured isn’t improved—and what is measured incorrectly destroys cash flow. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is not just a production KPI; it is the GPS that tells you exactly how much money you are leaving on the factory floor.
Many managers focus on “producing more,” but real success lies in producing better. OEE breaks down your efficiency into three critical pillars:
- Availability: Is the machine running when it should, or are we stopped due to breakdowns and slow changeovers (SMED)?
- Performance: When the machine runs, is it at its rated speed, or are we operating at 70% due to invisible micro-stops?
- Quality: How many units were “Right First Time,” and how many are scrap or require rework?
If your OEE is at 60%, it means your plant has an “invisible twin” consuming energy, wages, and floor space without delivering sellable products. At Upkaizen, we transform that waste into liquidity through targeted improvement sprints focused on real bottlenecks.
Operational excellence is not a destination; it’s a daily discipline. Do you know your real OEE today?
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