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Evaluation of overall equipment effectiveness in the beverage industry: a case study

2012; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 51; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00207543.2011.653014

1366-588X

Panagiotis Tsarouhas,

Assembly Line Balancing Optimization

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a well-accepted measure of performance in industry. This study investigates the relationship between the factory management and the operation of the limoncello production line. The analysis of failure and repair data of the line over a period of 8 months was carried out. Descriptive statistics at machine and at line level were computed. In addition, the components availability (A), performance efficiency (PE), and quality rate (QR) of the OEE were calculated. Failure and repair data analysis identify the critical points of the production process that need immediate action to improve the operation of the line. Results show that the components PE and QR should be improved immediately to optimise the productivity and the efficiency of the line. It can also be utilised in the beverage industry sector by the machinery manufacturers and the manufacturers of bottled products to improve the design and operation management of the bottling production lines.