Banana Principle in Manufacturing
Your factory looks busy all day.But when you measure it, only half the time creates value. Snapshot Factories look busy, but only 40–50% of machine time creates value The Banana Principle explains hidden capacity loss The “banana peel” (idle time, speed loss, rework) is much bigger than it looks. Manual production data makes losses invisible […]
How to achieve cycle time reduction in manufacturing?
Every minute wasted on the shop floor is money lost. Imagine if you could see exactly where those minutes disappear – and fix them instantly. That’s exactly what cycle time reduction with Leanworx does. Snapshot Work smarter, not just faster: Reducing cycle time isn’t about rushing, it’s about streamlining processes and cutting hidden delays. Spot […]
How to calculate cycle time in manufacturing?
Ever feel like your machines are working hard, but not smart? That’s where cycle time comes in. In this blog, we’ll break down how to calculate cycle time step by step, use real-life examples and spell out the role of a software like Leanworx in detecting time leaks. Snapshot Cycle time is your factory’s speedometer […]
Why do you need a shop floor software for your factory?
Dasarathi G V Real wisdom forged in 43 years, thousands of machines, sweat & grease-stainedshop floor realities that balancesheets actually listen to. Think your shop floor is running at its best? You might be surprised. Hidden downtime, slow reporting and missed targets could be eating into your profits every single day. The Leanworx shop floor […]
How to reduce cycle time in CNC machines?
Dasarathi G V Real wisdom forged in 43 years, thousands of machines, sweat & grease-stainedshop floor realities that balancesheets actually listen to. Every extra minute your CNC machine spends on a part is money left on the table. Cycle time isn’t just about cutting, it’s the tool swaps, rapid moves and hidden stoppages that eat […]
What is world-class OEE and why you shouldn’t obsess over it?
In manufacturing circles, 85% OEE is often treated like a golden rule. But the truth is, it’s not a one-size-fits-all benchmark. Chasing the score without context does not help. Read on to find out how you can set the right OEE target and attain it. Snapshot – OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measures availability, performance and […]
How to improve OEE & ( Increase your profits )
OEE, or Overall Equipment Effectiveness, is a universally used metric of production capacity utilization. You need to improve OEE constantly because this is the impact of a low OEE on production and profitability: You are producing below your potential capacity. Running costs are high. CapEx (capital expenditure) on new machines is high. You have too many machines, […]
What is OEE Formula and how to [NOT] calculate it ?
Identify high energy consuming machines OEE Calculator OEE formula, and its components OEE, or Overall Equipment Effectiveness, is a brilliant invention that, in a single number, tells you how much waste there is on your shop floor. It is the ratio of what you produced to what you could have produced – the actual output […]
How Work Out OEE – 3 Easy Methods
What is Equipment OEE ? Equipment OEE is a measure of capacity utilization, how efficiently you are using your machines. It therefore has a direct connection to return on investment on plant and machinery, and the company’s profits. There are multiple ways of calculating the impact of a change in equipment OEE on your profits What […]
Formula for OEE calculation – problems, fixes
Formula for OEE calculation – diagnosing problems and fixing them The Formula for OEE calculation is simple, but the ingredients that go into it decide whether you get a correct OEE value. Here is an explanation of the commonly encountered problems in OEE calculation, and the fixes for them. Availability = (Running time / Available time) Performance […]