Availability
One of the three OEE Factors. Takes into account Down Time Loss (events
that stop planned production for an appreciable amount of time).
Cellular Manufacturing
An approach in which manufacturing work centers (cells) have the total capabilities needed to produce an item or group of similar items; contrasts to setting up work centers on the basis of similar equipment or capabilities, in which case items must move among multiple work centers before they are completed.
Changeover
As used in manufacturing, the time from when the last “good” piece comes off of a machine until the first “good” piece of the next product is made on that machine. Includes warm up, first piece inspection and adjustments.
Counter Measures
Immediate actions to bring performance that is tracking below expectations back into the proper trend. Requires root cause analysis.
Digital Transformation
Introduction of new digital elements that change the way the company operate its business processes or other management processes. Digital transformation is not just about the technology it is an improvement initiative – has to lead to change the processes and ultimately the organization culture.
Net run time
The shortest possible time to manufacture the parts = Ideal cycle time multiple by total count.