OEE & TPM

Question 1

What does OEE stand for? What is it?

Answer 1

Operating Equipment Effectiveness
A KPI that measures how well a piece of equipment is used compared to its potential

Question 2

How is OEE calculated?

Answer 2

((good products made x ideal process time) / planned production time) x 100%

Question 3

What does TPM stand for? What is it?

Answer 3

Total Productive Maintenance
A philosophy that everyone in a workplace should contribute to maintenance, not just the maintenance team

Question 4

What is the effect of TPM on OEE?

Answer 4

TPM increases OEE

Question 5

What are TPM benefits?

Answer 5

Less unplanned downtime
Helps maintain consistent product quality

Question 6

What are TPM limitations?

Answer 6

Time needed to train workers
Workers need to actively engage

Question 7

What is the (self-made) acronym for the 8 pillars of TPM?

Answer 7

SPAFQETT

Question 8

What does SPAFQETT stand for?

Answer 8

Safety, health & environment
Planned maintenance
Autonomous maintenance
Focused improvement
Quality maintenance
Early equipment maintenance
Training & education
TPM in administration