Tag: OEE
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First Part Inspection vs Job Setup: Preventing Problems Before Production
“Before we ask whether the product is good, we should ask whether the process was set up to make a good product.” Introduction Before preparing a special meal for a holiday, the mother makes sure that she has all the necessary ingredients: spices, vegetables, fruits, and other items. She then prepares the meal and,…
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From Hours to Minutes: Applying SMED to Die Changeover Processes
“The hardest part of SMED is not the stopwatch: it is the mindset.” Introduction Whenever guests come to our home, we can prepare dinner in two ways. In the first approach, a single person takes full responsibility and works throughout the day to get everything ready, including cleaning, shopping, and cooking. In the second approach,…
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OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker Introduction For the connoisseurs of Cricket, both ‘Run rate’ and ‘playing for complete 50 overs’ is important. The run rate helps the team to build the pressure on the other team while playing for the full 50 overs not only tires the…
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What is the key difference between Preventive and Predictive Maintenance?
To be happy in life you must learn the difference between what you want vs need: Unknown Introduction It is said that ‘prevention is better than cure.’ In the present times of COVID, we can prevent it by wearing a mask, keeping a proper distance, and avoiding unnecessary movement. Someone has also said, ‘prediction is…