This book explains why the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measure was created and how it should be used -- many senior managers and even consultants wrongly use it to compare performance between equipment and sites. It outlines the different operational situations in which it can be used, and the implications, before providing an easy-to-understand template for creating appropriate definitions for all the losses and a loss model. It shows how to calculate OEE using examples to improve performance, such as the application of a loss model and Pareto charts. It provides a detailed...