In brief
Improve packaging line efficiency by measuring good output, OEE losses, bottlenecks, micro-stops, changeovers, rejects and operator work. Use a written requirement and compare the complete installed operating scope, not a headline specification or purchase price in isolation.
Measure good packs per scheduled hour
Gross cycles hide rejects, downtime and rework. Use saleable output over the scheduled period as the top-level result.
Separate the six common losses
Track breakdowns, changeover, micro-stops, reduced speed, process defects and startup defects. OEE can organise these without replacing detailed fault data.
Protect the constraint
Find the station that limits sustained output and reduce its starvation, blockage, replenishment and changeover losses first.
Standardise recovery
Operators need clear fault codes, reference settings, safe clearing methods and escalation rules. Faster restart without root-cause control simply repeats the loss.
Information to prepare
- Good output by hour or shift
- Blocked/starved/fault states
- Top recurring stops
- Changeover time
- Reject categories
- Constraint utilisation
- Verified improvement result
Packaging Automation UK
Packaging automation and line-performance improvement routes.