You Don’t Need More Machines—You Need to Measure Losses Better
Why Tracking the 6 Key OEE Losses Is More Critical Than You Think
When customer orders keep piling in and production can’t keep up, the first instinct is often:
“We need another machine.”
But do you really?
Let’s look at this scenario:
You have 10 machines, each producing 100 units/day
You’re running at 60% OEE
New demand = 1,100 units/day (but you’re only producing 1,000)
So you’re 100 units short—and considering spending $100,000 on a new line
👉 But what if the capacity you need is already there—hidden inside inefficiencies?
By understanding and addressing the 6 Big Losses of OEE—(like minor stops, reduced speed, and quality issues)—you improve your OEE from 60% to 70%.
That 10% increase now means each machine produces 110 units/day.
Result:
10 machines × 110 units = 1,100 units/day
No new machine needed
$100K investment saved
And long-term gains through sustained efficiency
The Takeaway:
Tracking the 6 Key OEE Losses isn’t just about monitoring performance—
it’s about unlocking trapped capacity, avoiding unnecessary investments, and turning existing assets into high-performing systems.
Before spending on more equipment, make sure you’re not leaving performance on the table.
AIoT OEE insight Connect is one of our OEE insight tracking solutions that is able to bring good value in your production.