Boost Productivity with Leading OEE Software
Use Guidewheel to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. Our platform tracks and analyzes production data on machine performance, including speed and quality, and provides your production management team with real-time visibility into every machine's activity. This helps you maximize productive time by quantifying the gap between your current output and maximum potential so you can spot opportunities for improvement.
Overall equipment effectiveness software helps you track downtime occurrences and their root causes, allowing you to address issues quickly. By minimizing unplanned downtime, you increase equipment uptime and production output.
With complete OEE tracking and analysis capabilities, Guidewheel's real-time data insights provide your team with intuitive visuals to drill deeper into your OEE and see exactly where and how to improve.
Setting up Guidewheel’s OEE Monitoring Software is Simple
Anyone on your team can manage the straightforward setup process of our OEE software. Start seeing real improvements in your production performance the same day you install.
1. Sensor Installation
Install sensors in just a few hours with our plug-and-play method — no wiring or integration required.
2. Data Collection
Our automated data collection system gathers machine activity data and presents it on easy-to-access dashboards.
3. Data Visualization
View your OEE metrics on user-friendly dashboards to investigate downtime causes and track production efficiency.
The Most Effective OEE Monitoring System for Your Team
We automatically track your machines and integrate them with your existing systems through APIs. Already tracking OEE? We'll build on your current data, letting you configure targets and control how OEE elements are tracked and calculated for each machine.
Our OEE functionality lets you analyze performance across all your plants and machines according to your desired factors, such as plant, machine, work cell, shift, SKU/Product, and team members.
With our reporting and event tracking, you get automatic OEE reports and alerts to help you track and manage improvement across your entire operation.
Easily Diagnose Root Causes with our Reports
Our informative reports detail every instance of downtime, going beyond basic stats to help you understand trends. You get real-time alerts for unplanned downtime and tools to diagnose common problems and their root causes. Our toolkit helps you catch issues immediately, understand why they happen, and prevent them from recurring.
Reduce Unplanned Production Stoppages
Real-time alerts and user-friendly software help you minimize production stoppages. When they do occur, you'll know exactly where to look to get operations running again quickly. Our system helps you stay ahead of issues, keeping your production line moving efficiently.
Gain Historical Perspective, Trend Insights, and Benchmarking Goals
Our OEE software helps you analyze performance trends over time, comparing past and current metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement. Whether you're focusing on reducing downtime or enhancing production speed, you'll see your data visualized across availability, performance, and quality metrics.
By recognizing patterns like recurring issues and seasonal fluctuations, you can adapt your strategies and set realistic benchmarking goals based on your capabilities and industry standards. This historical perspective helps you forecast future performance and focus on the factors that drive efficiency.
Enhance Operational Productivity
Our OEE software helps increase production efficiency in three key ways:
Real-time Insights
We continuously track key performance indicators — availability, performance, and quality — to spot inefficiencies quickly. When we detect unplanned downtimes or performance losses, you can take immediate corrective action to maximize machine utilization and productivity.
Continuous Improvement
Turn your historical data into actionable insights to build a culture of continuous improvement. Instead of treating symptoms, we help you identify patterns and address root causes. For example, if you notice a machine frequently stops during specific shifts, you can implement targeted maintenance or upgrades to prevent future issues.
With the insights provided by our OEE software, you can set realistic goals and focus your improvement efforts on the areas that yield the highest returns. This capability allows you to allocate your resources where they're needed the most, further improving productivity.
Minimize Disruptions
When manufacturing equipment fails, or unexpected issues arise, production halts can impact your bottom line. Our software helps you spot potential problems early — like machines that struggle during certain operations — so you can address issues before they affect production. This proactive approach leads to lasting productivity gains.
Why Choose Guidewheel’s OEE Software Solutions?
At Guidewheel, we’re leaders in OEE software manufacturing, delivering real-time visibility into your machine and team performance through simple plug-and-play installation. Here’s how we help manufacturers transform their operations with our advanced OEE monitoring:
Why Choose Guidewheel?
With all of this in mind, you might still be wondering why you should choose us as your FactoryOps platform. We set ourselves apart in several ways.
Quick Implementation
While other systems take months to install and require extensive training, we offer a different approach. Our plug-and-play setup means you simply clip sensors onto your existing machinery — no complex wiring or technical expertise is needed. You'll get a low-lift, high-return experience with real-time visibility into your production processes the same day you install.
Actionable Results
We combine key manufacturing metrics with shared knowledge to help your team improve continuously. When our software identifies machine downtime during specific shifts, you can implement targeted training or maintenance schedules. If quality metrics show high scrap rates on particular product lines, your operators can quickly adjust processes to enhance quality. Every insight drives immediate, practical improvements in your daily operations.
Scalability and Flexibility
Start with a few essential machines and expand across your entire operation as you see results. Our system works better the more you use it — each additional sensor helps build a more comprehensive view of your operational efficiency. As you grow, the software aggregates data across all machines and locations, helping you optimize every aspect of production. Our platform evolves with your organization, continuously enhancing your ROI through better operational insights.
Our customers see the difference quickly. Within months, manufacturers achieve significant reductions in downtime and lasting improvements in productivity. As one of North America's largest plastic packaging manufacturers notes, "Guidewheel helps us take our OEE improvements to the next level, identifying which lines, products, and shifts require attention." From initial installation to ongoing optimization, we partner with you to transform your manufacturing operations.
Get Started with the Best OEE Software Today
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your operations with Guidewheel’s intuitive OEE platform? Learn how we help top manufacturers achieve 20% reductions in downtime by signing up for a free 20-minute consultation today.
OEE FAQs
What does OEE software do and why does it matter?
OEE software in manufacturing measures and analyzes the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing operations. It reveals the gap between your current performance and actual potential, helping you identify opportunities to improve productivity.
How can OEE solutions help improve manufacturing operations?
OEE solutions improve manufacturing operations by providing real-time monitoring control through alerts and real-time insights into equipment performance. Tracking key metrics helps manufacturers pinpoint the root causes of downtime and production losses.
How can using OEE software improve my ROI?
Using OEE software can improve your return on investment (ROI) by optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing operational costs. By providing real-time insights into equipment performance, OEE software helps identify areas for improvement, allowing manufacturers to address issues before they escalate into costly problems.
OEE solutions facilitate better decision-making regarding capital investments by highlighting the most effective areas for resource allocation.
What are the main focuses of OEE tracking software?
OEE tracking software focuses on diagnosing the efficiency of production operations by measuring three key metrics: availability, performance, and quality.
Availability: Track the percentage of scheduled production time your equipment is operational. Identify and address unplanned downtimes to maximize uptime and meet production schedules.
Performance: Evaluate how effectively your machines operate compared to their maximum potential. Pinpoint inefficiencies like slow cycle times and eliminate production bottlenecks.
Quality: Monitor the proportion of products meeting quality standards. Quickly adjust processes to reduce waste and enhance product quality.
By focusing on these key areas, OEE tracking software provides manufacturers with actionable insights that drive continuous improvement, enhancing productivity and market competitiveness.