Labor Information Tracked By OLE
The following table provides examples of the labor information tracked by Overall Labor Effectiveness organized by its major categories. Using this labor information, manufacturers can make operational decisions to improve the cumulative effect of labor availability, performance, and quality.
| OLE Category | Major Loss Category | Example of Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Availability is the ratio of time the operators are working productively divided by the amount of time the operators were scheduled. |
Breakdown Changeover |
Lack of training and experience Unplanned absenteeism Maintenance mechanics delayed Poorly scheduled breaks and lunches Material handlers starved the machine Set-up personnel shortages or delays Lack of training, skills and experience |
| Performance Performance is the ratio of the actual output of the operators divided by the expected output (or labor standard). |
Reduced Speed Small stops |
Operator inefficiency due to lack of skills, experience or training Poor operator technique due to lack of skills, experience or taining |
| Quality Quality has many definitions, but a common one is the ratio of saleable parts divided by the total parts produced. |
Scrap or rework Yield or start-up losses |
Operator error Set-up team error Maintenance mechanic error Set-up team error Maintenance mechanic error Operator error |
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