S1E9: Understanding the Causes of Low OEE

03/08/2025 56 min
S1E9: Understanding the Causes of Low OEE

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This episode tackles why Overall Equipment Effectiveness drops—and how to pinpoint the real culprits before they drain profits. We unpack the data-driven workflow that traces every lost minute back to its source, from chronic slowdowns to one-off breakdowns, and show how the DBR77 platform turns raw machine signals into actionable root-cause insights in minutes instead of days. Real-world case snippets—like an appliance plant that boosted OEE 12 % in six months and an automotive line that shaved 15 minutes off each change-over—prove the method works. When manufacturers don’t chase the “why,” they stay stuck with:Unplanned downtimes triggered by breakdowns, operator errors, or material shortages that slash availability. Lengthy setups and changeovers that eat into every shift’s productive hours. Machines running below rated speed—a silent speed-loss tax hidden in plain sight. High defect rates and rework loops that nuke quality and bury deeper process issues. Undocumented micro-stoppages that seem harmless individually but compound into serious capacity loss. Fragmented or poor-quality data that makes root-cause analysis feel like guesswork. Tune in to learn a step-by-step playbook for data capture, rapid triage meetings, and continuous-improvement “quick wins” that turn low OEE from a nagging metric into a competitive weapon.👉 Read the full article:🔗 Blog👉 Book a free session with a DBR77 expert and see how our platform works in action.📅 Let’s talk: Book a meeting