top of page
Episode 9  Four automation specialist talk about OEE failures
44:13

Episode 9 Four automation specialist talk about OEE failures

In this YouTube transcript, Brant, John, Bret and Johnny discuss various experiences and challenges related to OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) solutions. They talk about different types of OEE solutions, including basic whiteboard or Excel-based tracking, black box solutions with sensors, and software like SAP MII and DM. They share some experiences with companies implementing OEE solutions and highlight the importance of starting with a solid foundation from the ground level, including PLC integration and data collection. They also mention issues with operator-entered reason codes, as it can lead to inaccuracies and arguments between departments. Brant brings up a cases where a company spent a significant amount of money on an OEE solution but realized that it did not provide the depth of analysis they needed due to operator input issues. They discuss the need for proper training and human engineering to ensure the data collected is reliable and accurate. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the manufacturing environment, integrating automation solutions properly, and addressing human factors to achieve successful OEE implementation. YouTube Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Introduction and participants 0:14 - Experiences with OEE Solutions: starting with a whiteboard or Excel 1:23 - Black box solutions with sensors 3:03 - SAP MII and DM as OEE solutions 6:05 - SAP solution's limitations and lack of depth 8:04 - The importance of starting from the ground level with OEE 9:08 - A case where an OEE solution affected plant operations 10:01 - Challenges with reason codes and operator input 15:06 - Combining technology with human factors in OEE solutions 20:00 - Implications for the future of manufacturing and OEE solutions.
Raw Automation Talk Interview of Brian Pribe (Episode 8)
01:01:37
Advance into OEE without stepping onto it
01:40:46

Advance into OEE without stepping onto it

There are 2 parts to this video, the very fast 800ft view of OEE solutions that I attempt to get through quickly. Then the last 45 minutes Peter gets into more detail. So depending on what kind of viewer you are, the video has both. In the first half we go over: ▫ The birth of OEE ▫ 3 common types of OEE Solutions ▫ 4 typical OEE users ▫ 6 Common OEE issues FAQ: ▫ Who should watch this video? Anyone trying to understand the different types of OEE solutions with the pros and cons. So this would be plant managers and engineers. ▫ Is this OEE video different from Walker’s OEE videos? Yes, Walker has done a great job showing programmers how to build OEE solutions even gone into why manufacturing plants need custom built solutions vs purchasing one. However, we have our personal experience that we’d like to express about the 3 types of OEE solutions that are on the market. Then add why Walker was right about building a custom solution for the plant. 1:13 - Overview of the topics covered in the video, including the birth of OEE, types of OEE solutions, users, and common issues. 2:13 - OEE trade-offs 3:18 - "Too Far from the Process" category of OEE solutions 7:41 - Challenges of manual reason code entry and its limitations in accurately tracking downtime. 8:22 - Three categories of OEE solutions: "Too Far from the Process," "Approaching the Process," and "Part of the Process." 19:39 - Standard Solutions: Cloud-based (OEE IT Special) 31:37 - Introduction to Cloud Solutions and Vendor Lock-In 32:12 - Embedding OEE and Root Fault Drivers into PLCs 37:27 - Different Users: Corporate, Supervisors, Maintenance, and Operators 47:26 - Availability vs. Performance: 49:28 - Utilization and Reliable OEE 51:00 - Reasons for downtime rather than just performance metrics. 55:01 - Root Fault Explanation 1:03:45 - Operator Interface 1:05:37 - Utilizing Comparison Shift and equipment 1:08:12 - Six common issues faced while implementing OEE solutions1:11:06 - Addressing the challenges of implementing OEE solutions 1:15:46 - OEE System Architecture 1:18:30 - Introduction to Equipment States. 1:25:03 - Challenges and Struggles with OEE 1:28:15 - OEE Solution Examples 1:29:39 - Integrating HMI and SCADA Systems 1:36:06 - Hurdles in implementing OEE solutions
Raw Automation talk (Episode 1)
01:19:15

Raw Automation talk (Episode 1)

Raw Automation talk In this podcast you’ll be listening to Johnny Jones from Induasol and myself. We now own automation companies but came up from the bottom. We kept having conversations about automation over the phone until we finally convinced ourselves that we needed to do a podcast so we could share our horror stories with everyone else. We mostly work in different industries, but there are a few things that merge. Induasol is mostly a panel shop with a few software solutions and Agile Automation is on the opposite side as a mostly a software SCADA company with a small portion with hardware. We disagree on our approaches to different applications, but as we dive into the issues we both learn from each other. In the future we’ll get into some horror stories and hash out more. We wanted to provide our experiences starting from an electrician, to a technician to a programmer, and then to a company owner. This was our first time doing a podcast, and of course we made mistakes. We’re trying to make this fun to listen to, similar to “Car talk”. If we said anything wrong, you can leave it in the comment section. 0:00 What makes a good programmer 4:00 The perfect technician 6:06 Underwear and machines that need to be thrown away 14:16 Manufacturing plant software support 17:28 learning relay logic for beginners 19:36 latching bits (when and how to use it) 22:46 Panel building 25:36 what we find out in the field with analog terminals 27:50 What terminals do you like to use 37:20 Fluke or Harbor freight Voltmeter 40:13 0-10volt still out in the field 42:00 Panel hardware preference 43:40 How did you come up with the name Induasol? 44:21 Oil and gas, truck loading project 50:25 HMI direction 51:20 Allen bradley panelviews have bad UI designers 54:20 Panelview vs Pro-face 56:11 AB version issues 58:00 Panelview backlight issues 59:59 HMI vs PC with Ignition 1:05:25 4:3 vs 16:9 cost issues long term 1:07:30 Logic in the cloud 1:09:47 Allen bradley certifications 1:12:55 Where to get started with automation 1:15:45 Revision control
Raw Automation talk (Episode 4)
50:54
Raw Automation talk (Episode 2)
01:24:42

Raw Automation talk (Episode 2)

Raw Automation talk In this podcast you’ll be listening to Johnny Jones from Induasol and myself. We now own automation companies but came up from the bottom. We kept having conversations about automation over the phone until we finally convinced ourselves that we needed to do a podcast so we could share our horror stories with everyone else. We mostly work in different industries, but there are a few things that merge. Induasol is mostly a panel shop with some software solutions and Agile Automation is on the opposite side being mostly a software SCADA company with a small portion in hardware. We disagree on our approaches to different applications, but as we dive into the issues we both learn from each other. In the future we’ll get into some horror stories and hash out more. We wanted to provide our experiences starting from an electrician, to a technician to a programmer, and then to a company owner. We’re still working out the bugs doing these podcasts. We’re trying to make this fun to listen to, similar to “Car talk”. If we said anything wrong, you can leave it in the comment section. Podcast option: https://www.agileautomation.net/podcast/episode/794fe0ee/raw-automation-talk-episode-2 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Panel work load for Oil and gas 3:20 Typical ways that Oil and gas get their data 5:12 5G at oil and gas sites 8:20 Well site protocol 11:30 Chillicothe plant horror stories 13:48 Biggest complaint from operators 17:09 NFPA 70E 22:30 finger safe distribution blocks 24:12 Buss bars systems 28:00 Callouts and BOMs 29:20 Electrical drawing standards 33:47 Wire labels 38:22 When you know a plant will be sold 39:56 System designing with either AB 800 or Controllogix 1:00:55 RIO vs independent PLCs
Captura de pantalla 2024-07-31 082844.png

985 E State Hwy 121 Business,

Suite 401

Lewisville, TX 75057

  • LinkedIn

Thanks for submitting!

© 2025 by Agile Automation Technology LLC. All rights reserved.

bottom of page