Launchpad

1. Time frame - ready to start the trial within four weeks after confirming the intent to conduct a test.
2. Train shop-floor operators to insert loss reasons. Please see the article about how to shape culture for OEE implementation.
3. Completion of the Evocon checklist.
4. The client has read and acknowledged the 7 best practices to improve OEE and productivity.

Take-off and flight

WEEK 1

• Activity: Involve the operators who will be working on the monitored machines in the process. Explain why the company is doing the trial and how it helps operators in their job. For assistance, we’ve put together an article about 3 ways to engage production operators and improve OEE.
• Activity: 10-15 minute meeting between Evocon and The Client to address the progress so far and questions.
• Objective: Operators are involved and ready to contribute during the trial. 75% of the production stops have comments.

WEEK 2

• Activity: 10-15 minute meeting between Evocon and The Client to address the progress so far and questions
• Objective: All production stops have comments on them.

WEEK 3

• Activity: Operators are adding comments also for the speed loss areas. For more information ****on speed loss management, please check the article “Managing speed loss reasons”Activity: Weekly 10-15 minute meeting between Evocon and The Client to address the progress so far and questions. Production stops report analysis.
• Objective: All production stops and speed losses have reasons for them.

WEEK 4

• Activity: Speed loss management. Adjustment to product cycle times if necessary. Consideration of reducing time for planned stops. Please see how to set a maximum duration for the stop reasons.
• Activity: Weekly 10-15 minute meeting between Evocon and The Client to address the progress so far and questions.
• Objective: Reviewed cycle times and planned stops duration.