One key to advancing overall equipment efficiency (OEE) is to take a holistic approach to production and equipment improvements. Opportunities for actions that contribute to consistent equipment availability and performance, and which support the manufacture of product that consistently meets quality standards, can arise at points all along the production line.
Technological innovations in converting equipment often focus on delivering improvements that far exceed previous equipment generations’ ability to reduce downtime, increase production speed, and deliver product that meets quality standards. But the capital investment required for all-new, advanced converting lines can impede access to machinery innovations and the OEE improvements they deliver.
