"Our OEE is at 65%. Can we improve it?"

Ursachen ungeplante StillständeAlmost always: Yes. But often, the right tools and structures are missing.

💡 Here are 4 proven steps to systematically improve your OEE using digital methods:

1️⃣ Make losses visible

➡️ Use structured shift data or simple daily logs to record downtimes, rework, and scrap.

2️⃣ Standardize KPIs

➡️ A consistent definition of OEE components (availability, performance, quality) creates comparability – and builds trust in your numbers.

3️⃣ Automate data

➡️ IoT modules or tablets on the shop floor save time and prevent errors. No more manual transfers, no more paperwork. Maybe not ideal for getting started with OEE, but a smart investment in the long run.

4️⃣ Use AI – pragmatically

➡️ I use Excel-based evaluations to analyze all OEE data in a structured way. “60% of failures are caused by…” – in seconds, not hours. Then I prompt an AI to suggest quick and simple improvements for the identified root causes.

📊 OEE is not just a number – it reflects your entire organization.

👉 How do you track your equipment performance today? And what has made the biggest difference in your case?

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