Industrial Intelligent Software Applications of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Manufacturing

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the solution behaviour of the “Overall Equipment Effectiveness” to determine the performance in innovative manufacturing environments. OEE literature categorizes six major losses: “Equipment failures and breakdowns”, “Setup/Adjustments”, “Idling and minor Stops”, “Reduced Speed Losses”, “Reduced Yields and Quality Defects and Rework”. The technical implementation method used by the authors to achieve their scope has been described using a hybrid of software development programs such as: SAP MII, SAP PCo and SAP ME in relation to the theoretical existing principles. The results presented conclude that losses in practice can occur at both high rates and low rates and therefore, an innovative manufacturing concept must be further enhanced. In terms of performance related to equipment utilization, the specific stoppages and downtimes need to be taken in consideration and adjust the OEE results accordingly. The actual situation in a real–life environment has increased in efficiency, but as technology improves, opportunities for further development appear at a high rate.