In the context of rising production costs and increasingly stringent delivery requirements, controlling equipment performance and reducing downtime has become a top priority for manufacturing plants, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food & beverage (F&B) industries. However, many businesses still operate based on manual, inaccurate, and outdated data, leading to flawed and inefficient management decisions. The i-OEE software was developed to address these issues.
I. What is i-OEE?
i-OEE is a module for managing overall equipment performance within the i-Soft Platform, developed by the i-Soft engineering team. The solution helps businesses monitor, analyze, and improve machine performance in real time, based on automated and transparent data. The system allows factories to see exactly what is happening on the production line, instead of waiting for end-of-shift reports or Excel summaries.
II. Optimizing Operations Starts with Accurate Data
Many factories encounter operational “blind spots” such as:
- Short but repeated machine downtimes
- Unexplained downtime
- Variable performance between shifts
- OEE is calculated but not used for improvement
i-OEE eliminates these blind spots by collecting data directly from equipment, recording downtime down to the second, and displaying everything on an intuitive dashboard.
III. Reduce Downtime and Increase Efficiency in Real Time
With i-OEE, businesses can:
- Monitor machine runtime and downtime in real time
- Categorize downtime (maintenance, production, breakdowns, etc.)
- Record the cause of machine downtime on-site
- Receive instant alerts when efficiency decreases or machines stop unexpectedly
This allows production and maintenance teams to react faster, reducing downtime and limiting the spread of problems across the production line.
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IV. Comprehensive OEE Measurement: Availability – Performance – Quality:
i-OEE provides a comprehensive picture of equipment performance through:
- Availability: machine availability level
- Performance: operating speed compared to standard
- Quality: percentage of products meeting quality standards
Metrics are displayed by shift, day, week, and month, along with A-P-Q charts to help managers quickly identify bottlenecks and prioritize improvements.
V. Historical Data Storage – Data-Driven Decision Making
All operational data is centrally stored, enabling:
- Retrieval of downtime and performance history
- Comparison of efficiency across shifts, machines, and production lines
- Assessment of trends and improvement effectiveness over time
In addition, the system supports automated email reporting, helping management stay informed without manual compilation.
VI. Why do FMCG and F&B Plants choose i-OEE?
- Flexible deployment – easily scalable
- Compatible with a wide range of machinery and production lines
- Intuitive, user-friendly interface for on-site use
- Developed by a team of engineers with in-depth knowledge of factory operations
More importantly, i-OEE helps businesses increase efficiency without investing in additional machinery.
VII. i-OEE – The Foundation for Lean and Smart Manufacturing
Reducing downtime not only increases output, but also lays the foundation for:
- Proactive maintenance
- Lean manufacturing
- Digital transformation of the factory
i-OEE is the starting point for businesses to move towards smart, transparent, and sustainable operations. How much time are you losing due to downtime each day? Let i-OEE help you see and improve efficiency starting today. Register for an i-OEE demo to receive consultation on the right solution for your production line.
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