Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) & Six Big Losses Professional

The OEE & Six Big Losses Professional program equips professionals to measure true equipment effectiveness, identify loss drivers, and implement targeted improvements using the globally recognized OEE framework. Delivered by BGMC, this hands-on course builds strong capability to analyze downtime, speed losses, and quality losses—laying the foundation for TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and asset performance excellence.

Why OEE & Six Big Losses?

OEE & Six Big Losses

A practical, application-focused curriculum covering measurement, analysis, and improvement:

1. OEE Fundamentals

What OEE measures—and what it doesn’t
Availability, Performance & Quality explained
Common OEE calculation mistakes

2. Six Big Losses

Equipment failures
Setup & adjustment losses
Minor stoppages
Reduced speed losses
Startup defects
Production defects

3. Data Collection & Loss Classification

Defining downtime standards
Accurate loss categorization
Manual vs. automated data capture

4. OEE Analysis & Prioritization

Pareto analysis of losses
Linking losses to root causes
Selecting high-impact improvement targets

5. Improving OEE

TPM-based countermeasures
Standard work and operator involvement

Maintenance & operations collaboration

6. Sustaining Performance

Visual OEE boards and daily management
KPIs, reviews, and escalation
Continuous improvement cycles

7. Practical Workshops & Case Studies

OEE calculation exercises
Loss analysis and action planning

Before/after improvement scenarios

Ideal for professionals responsible for equipment performance and operations:

Operations, Production & Manufacturing Managers
Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering Teams
Lean, TPM & Continuous Improvement Practitioners
Quality & Process Improvement Professionals
Supervisors, Shift Leaders & Line Managers
Asset-intensive industry professionals

No advanced Lean or TPM background required.

1. Correct Measurement First

Avoid inflated or misleading OEE numbers.

2. Loss-Focused Improvement

Focus on what actually limits output, not averages.

3. Integration with CI Systems

OEE is linked to:

TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
Lean Six Sigma DMAIC
Kaizen and Daily Management Systems

4. Flexible Learning Formats

Classroom workshops
Live virtual instructor-led sessions
In-house plant-level delivery

LMS tools, calculators, and dashboards

Benefits for Individuals

Participants completing this course will:

Calculate and interpret OEE correctly
Identify and prioritize major loss drivers
Lead data-driven improvement initiatives
Strengthen TPM and CI leadership capability
Improve operational decision-making

Benefits for Organizations

Organizations training teams through BGMC typically achieve:

Increased effective capacity
Reduced downtime and variability
Improved asset utilization
Stronger maintenance–operations alignment
Sustainable performance improvement

OEE turns equipment data into business results.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Method:
- Knowledge-based evaluation
- Practical OEE & loss analysis exercise
Certificate Issued By:
- BGMC – OEE & Six Big Losses Professional