OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS (OEE)
Maximize Equipment Performance, Minimize Losses, Drive Operational Excellence
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 – 20 Aug 2026 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 24 – 28 Aug 2026 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
This comprehensive 5-day course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to measure, analyze, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) — a key metric in world-class manufacturing and asset management.
Participants will learn how to identify hidden losses, implement performance improvements, and apply best practices to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize asset utilization
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and components of OEE (Availability, Performance, Quality).
- Calculate and interpret OEE metrics for equipment and production lines.
- Identify major equipment losses and root causes.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) to improve OEE.
- Develop action plans to boost equipment performance and reliability.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Learn how OEE reveals hidden productivity losses.
- Build strategies to eliminate downtime and inefficiency.
- Strengthen continuous improvement and lean manufacturing capabilities.
- Increase competitiveness through better asset utilization.
- Gain hands-on tools to improve operational decision-making
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Production and operations managers.
- Maintenance and reliability engineers.
- Asset and plant managers.
- Process improvement professionals.
- Industrial engineers and technical staff.
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- OEE measurement and analysis.
- Equipment loss mapping and root cause analysis.
- Application of Lean and TPM to improve performance.
- Data-driven improvement planning.
- Enhanced teamwork in cross-functional improvement projects
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Increased productivity and equipment utilization.
- Reduced downtime and operational costs.
- Stronger culture of continuous improvement.
- Better alignment between maintenance, production, and management.
- Sustained performance improvement across operations
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Strategy Briefings – Understand OEE concepts and tools.
- Case Studies – Real-world OEE improvement success stories.
- Workshops – Practice OEE calculations and improvement planning.
- Peer Exchange – Share challenges and solutions with fellow participants.
- Tools – OEE calculators, loss analysis templates, and improvement frameworks.
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Understanding OEE Basics
- Module 1: Introduction to OEE and World-Class Performance
- Module 2: Components of OEE: Availability, Performance, Quality
- Module 3: Calculating OEE for Equipment and Production Lines
Day 2: Identifying and Reducing Losses
- Module 4: The Six Big Losses and Their Impact
- Module 5: Root Cause Analysis Techniques
- Module 6: Data Collection and Analysis for OEE
Day 3: Tools and Techniques for Improvement
- Module 7: Applying Lean and TPM to Improve OEE
- Module 8: Maintenance Strategies for Maximizing Uptime
- Module 9: Visual Management and Daily Performance Monitoring
Day 4: Planning and Implementing Improvements
- Module 10: Prioritizing Improvement Opportunities
- Module 11: Developing an OEE Improvement Roadmap
- Module 12: Engaging Cross-functional Teams
Day 5: Sustaining Performance Gains
- Module 13: Setting OEE Targets and KPIs
- Module 14: Embedding Continuous Improvement into Operations
- Module 15: Final Workshop: Building an Action Plan for Your Facility
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion: Advanced OEE Mastery, validating their expertise in measuring and improving equipment effectiveness.