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Overall equipment effectiveness as a measure of operational improvement – A practical analysis

Overall equipment effectiveness as a measure of operational improvement – A practical analysis Presents a practical analysis of operational performance measurement at Airbags International Ltd (AIL), a supplier of airbag safety devices to the automotive industry. First, the primary measure of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is described. Its implementation and use within the operational environment of AIL is then described and analysed. Finally, presents the potential benefits of developing OEE as an operational measure and contrasts AIL's performance with other applications of OEE found with the research literature. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Operations & Production Management Emerald Publishing

Overall equipment effectiveness as a measure of operational improvement – A practical analysis

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0144-3577
DOI
10.1108/01443570010355750
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Abstract

Presents a practical analysis of operational performance measurement at Airbags International Ltd (AIL), a supplier of airbag safety devices to the automotive industry. First, the primary measure of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is described. Its implementation and use within the operational environment of AIL is then described and analysed. Finally, presents the potential benefits of developing OEE as an operational measure and contrasts AIL's performance with other applications of OEE found with the research literature.

Journal

International Journal of Operations & Production ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: Dec 1, 2000

Keywords: Automotive industry; Manufacturing; Total productive maintenance; Kaizen; Equipment

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