A process for creating an expanded world of ideas and possibilities. Brianstorming is a divergent problem solving process that is intended to create a broad range of ideas that can then be refined by [..]

A Lean Manufacturing process that creates an organized work area. 5S has five steps: Sort (eliminate unneeded items), Set (organize remaining items), Shine (clean and inspect the work area), Standardi [..]

Indicator above production line to signal production conditions. Often uses green/yellow/red colors to indicate status.

A process from TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Methods that are considered “state of the art” by the most respected in an industry. Successful companies use different methods than unsuccessful companies.

A type of Unplanned Stop where time is lost due to Equipment Failure (one of the Six Big Losses

Unproductive time where the process is scheduled not to run because the crew is scheduled to be away from the line. Breaks are typically excluded from OEE

The maximum amount of production available if equipment is fully productive (running at 100% OEE

The manufacturing process is scheduled for production and is not running because of a planned Setup, Make Ready, or Adjustment event. Changeovers are a type of Planned Stop

The step of the manufacturing process that acts as a bottleneck to the throughput of the entire process. OEE should always be measured at the constraint as it is the slowest step in the process.