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29.07.2022

Overhaul OEE

OEE is ready for an overhaul in the way we use it.

Overhaul OEE
Why is OEE so abused in many of our operations where, despite expensive software ‘solutions’, we can find lots of data but very little useful information? It’s time to overhaul OEE, well the use of it. not the actual calculation.
Why do so many managers ask for the ‘overall >>

12.06.2022

Is velocity unsafe?

Sometimes we just have to take a leap of faith with velocity.

CLIENT: You are asking us to rush.  It’s unsafe. Chasing velocity is unsafe.
ME: No, not at all.  I want the product to move faster on its journey to the customer.
CLIENT: You ask for more urgency.
ME: Yes
CLIENT: This could be dangerous. It could lead to more accidents. You want us >>

16.04.2022

Just a minute and flow

Nicholas Parsons, the guru of continuous flow.

Just A Minute, I might have the answer to flow right here.
There are times when you need to freshen up your material.  An analogy, however good, at some point must be laid to rest.  In my case, my usual one for describing continuous flow had been given its last >>