The heart of any manufacturing enterprise is the equipment. Without equipment being used, sustainably or otherwise, product isn’t created and profit isn’t realised. This is where the concept of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) comes in. And with it, the lofty goal of total effective equipment performance (TEEP). OEE as a metric describes how well manufacturing equipment is utilised. An OEE of 100% would mean that only quality output is being produced, at the highest speed, without any interruptions. Or in OEE terms, 100% Quality, 100% performance, and 100% availability. TEEP is closely linked, but maps OEE against calendar hours rather than against operating hours. Meaning that for a TEEP of 100%, an enterprise would need to run with an OEE of 100% 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. For most organisations a TEEP of 100% is unrealistic, but it gives us that perfect metric we can work towards, while remembering that perfect should never be the enemy of progress. With a smart shop floor connectivity solution, attaining 100% OEE should be a core goal and it’s one that can and should directly relate to sustainability. With quality products being produced fast and without downtime, waste will inevitably be reduced. Energy efficiency should also be maximised. Sustainability Achieving Total Effective Equipment Performance SHOP FLOOR CONNECTIVITY ACROSS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN