Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Part 2Applying the OEE formula
Tue, 09/25/2012 - 15:01
In part one, “Overall Equipment Effectiveness,” (OEE) I gave a detailed explanation of how LNS Research thinks the OEE Formula is best applied to a given asset or production line to both maximize local production efficiency and overall supply chain… Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Part 1Benchmark data by industry
Tue, 09/25/2012 - 12:43
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is an important metric for many companies' initiatives in operational excellence. As of Sept. 5, 2012, we have now benchmarked more than 350 different companies across a number of different strategic objectives… Operational Excellence: Insights on GM’s SUV RecallOpen communication drives action to the right place
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:58
I’ve written before about General Motors (GM) and its closed-loop quality management strengths in the product life-cycle management space, specifically with dimensional planning and validation. I believe the automaker has strong quality management… Talking Quality Every DayBuilding a better culture from the top down
Mon, 08/13/2012 - 12:34
To effectively provide high-quality products, quality management must become part of each employee’s everyday thought processes. Market-leading companies can attest to the operational, branding, and bottom-line benefits of this approach. However,… Does Your Company Need a Chief Quality Officer?Maybe, but it certainly needs to promote quality across the value chain
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 11:57
Executives today are making quality management a focal point in their operations and as a result, the role of the chief quality officer (CQO) is gaining ground in both popularity and relevance. Couple emerging technologies, such as enterprise… Putting the Quality Back into Supplier ManagementEnterprise resource planning software can help organizations manage global enterprises effectively
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 13:39
Manufacturing is now a global game. The United States is still the world’s largest manufacturer but is no longer the engine for growth it once was. China, Brazil, Australia, India, Singapore, and other countries are building new facilities at a…
