Having the power to observe exactly how your production operations are performing is invaluable, especially when strict competition requires manufacturers to have their equipment working at maximum potential.
As consumer prices continue on what seems like a never-ending climb and with the dark clouds of double dip recession looming overhead, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to preserve their competitive stance, and prevent supermarkets from searching for alternative, cheaper suppliers.
Like any type of successful management methodology, rumours and myths abound regarding certain aspects of how OEE software works. Often these myths are pure fabrications, but if left unchallenged, they become generally accepted. In Part 4 of the series Top OEE Myths we take a further look into some of the more popular misconceptions.
Exploding OEE myths is a way of just getting back to bare facts. Inevitably, various misconceptions and misinterpretations accumulate over a period of time. Sometimes it’s simply a misunderstanding, or sometimes it can be a little more cynical, when these myths are created by way of a smoke screen by production professionals who are reluctant to fully embrace the new OEE software.
Manufacturers are measuring OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) in ever greater numbers to lower their base manufacturing costs, improve their ROI (Return on Investment), and beef up their bottom line. If you've not yet investigated the potential of OEE and what it can offer, then it’s probably time you learned what all the fuss is about.
CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) are in growing demand in the manufacturing fraternity. Put quite simply, CMMS software packages are the most effective way of managing plant maintenance. But where have they come from; why have they been developed, and what benefits will a CMMS software package offer over the alternatives? 
This year’s Works Management Manufacturing Conference (WMMC) is approaching fast (14th – 15th November 2012), but there’s still time to secure your place in the all-round continuous improvement experience, delivered by some of the industry’s leading professionals in lean manufacturing.