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The real cause of low OEE: why human knowledge makes the difference

The real cause of low OEE: why human knowledge makes the difference When a production line comes to a standstill, we often immediately point to the technology: a defective sensor or a malfunctioning system. However, the reality is completely different: long downtimes, low performance, and inconsistent quality are primarily caused by lost experience and work […]

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Why improvement plans often (unnecessarily) stall on the shop floor

Why improvement plans often (unnecessarily) stall on the shop floor As a continuous improvement manager, you see where things go wrong. Too much production loss. Too much downtime. And too few sustainable improvements. The problem is rarely a lack of will; the will is there. However, in practice, things are often much more stubborn than […]

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Too few experienced operators on the line? This is the effect on your OEE

Too few experienced operators on the line? This is the effect on your OEE In many factories, we see the same pattern: a line’s OEE lags behind, despite all efforts. Quality deviations accumulate, malfunctions are resolved too late, and deliveries come under pressure. Often, the cause is not technical, but rather a lack of experience […]

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Optimizing OEE by capturing knowledge: how does it work?

Optimizing OEE by capturing knowledge: how does it work? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is an excellent method for measuring your machine efficiency. But how do you translate measurements into concrete improvements? This can be achieved by combining it with the capturing of (expert) knowledge. How does that work? We will explain. OEE and securing knowledge: […]

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Getting more out of LEAN? This is the power of knowledge retention

Getting more out of LEAN? This is the power of knowledge retention LEAN is an excellent method for optimizing your processes. Working with 5S, Kaizen events, and Standardized Work establishes a strong foundation for operational excellence. But what if you could make your LEAN methodology even more effective? You can, by making your experts’ knowledge […]

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Smart knowledge management: get more out of your TPM approach

Smart knowledge management: get more out of your TPM approach Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a solid approach to elevate your production to a higher level. However, there is a secret way to get (much) more out of your TPM strategy: smart knowledge management. We will tell you all about it. TPM and knowledge management: […]

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Supporting operators with AI chatbots: consider these risks

Supporting operators with AI chatbots: consider these risks Manufacturing companies are experimenting extensively with AI chatbots for operator support during malfunctions.A digital assistant that immediately provides the correct instructions sounds ideal.However, it is not as simple as it seems, and there are significant risks involved. The great power of AI An increasing number of organizations […]

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A new machine

A new machine Does this sound familiar? You have purchased a new high-tech machine, but…· You do not yet have instructions and procedures for startup and operation· You do not yet have instructions and procedures for malfunctions· You do not yet have a training plan Yet you are facing a very strict deadline because the […]

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Intuitive expertise

Intuitive expertise Every organization has them. Experts who: ‘Just wait a moment; if I give it two firm taps right there, in that exact spot, the machine will start running again.’ 2 taps I watched in disbelief as the experienced operator, completely at ease, gave two firm taps to a pipe that was part of […]

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How many questions should you ask?

How many questions should you ask? How many questions? It appears that an average of 110 questions are required to describe an operator workstation in a knowledge file. From experience, we also know that an average of 20 parameters and 72 instructions are needed to describe the core, including process monitoring and control (see figure […]

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Wastewater treatment

Imagine being dependent on a single expert who knows exactly how to manage the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). This expert can sometimes detect the necessary action just by the smell, determining the required balance between bacteria, enzymes, and other components.

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Training operators often requires significant time

Training operators often requires significant time because they must understand and operate complex systems and equipment. This involves not only technical knowledge but also practical skills and safety protocols. Furthermore, the training process requires repetition and hands-on experience to build the necessary competencies and confidence.

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The real cause of low OEE: why human knowledge makes the difference

Why improvement plans often (unnecessarily) stall on the shop floor

Too few experienced operators on the line? This is the effect on your OEE

Optimizing OEE by capturing knowledge: how does it work?

Getting more out of LEAN? This is the power of knowledge retention

Smart knowledge management: get more out of your TPM approach

Supporting operators with AI chatbots: consider these risks

A new machine

Intuitive expertise

How many questions should you ask?

Wastewater treatment

Training operators often requires significant time

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