Process Improvement

Keeping OEE Simple

Why Less is More in Continuous Improvement In the realm of manufacturing productivity, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) stands as a pivotal metric. However, there's a common misconception in our industry: the belief that more data and more complexity lead to better outcomes. Today, let's challenge this notion and advocate for a back-to-basics approach [...]

The 8 Wastes of Lean

When people hear lean manufacturing , they immediately think of waste reduction through the elimination of the eight wastes often referred to as Muda. Muda was primarily derived from the Toyota Production System and is part of three Japanese “Mu” words: Muda (Waste), Mura (unevenness), and Muri (overburden) Each of [...]

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