O. E. E. - OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY

O. E. E. is a key indicator for the evaluation of plants and systems. As a product of the factors degree of utilisation, degree of performance and degree of quality, it points to the importance of production controlling, but above all of preventive maintenance and employee qualification. The last point is of particular importance as management spans grow.
Professional methods can be used to systematically optimize these three factors. The result is usually a significantly improved O. E. E., which should be above 65%, but can also be significantly higher.
Modern sensor technology offers almost unlimited possibilities for monitoring individual plants or complex production systems. These are to be used under economic aspects.