{"id":19280,"date":"2025-07-23T07:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T05:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/news-events\/investieren-wie-immer-oder-endlich-in-nachhaltigen-nutzen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:43:31","slug":"invest-as-usual-or-finaly-invest-in-sustainable-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/en\/news-events\/invest-as-usual-or-finaly-invest-in-sustainable-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Increase efficiency 10-20% using OEE software \u2013 even when production seems to run well"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>\u201cOur production is running well \u2013 isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is what we often hear when speaking with new prospects. At first glance, it is usually true: orders are delivered on time, major downtimes are known, and production seems under control.<\/p>\n<p>However, in most cases only the most obvious and longest downtimes are recorded \u2013 other losses such as performance and quality losses remain unconsidered and therefore cannot be evaluated or improved.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <strong>a blind spot remains<\/strong>, which in some cases accounts for up to 50% of the total loss time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Implementing OEE software often delivers a 10\u201320% increase in efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Even when \u201ceverything is running smoothly\u201d: the data often paints a different picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We frequently <strong>uncover critical risks<\/strong> \u2013 for example, systematically incorrect cycle time targets that not only reduce performance but also distort job costing. Suddenly, orders become less profitable than assumed \u2013 without anyone noticing.<\/p>\n<p>Our customers almost always discover plenty of \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d \u2014 potential that only becomes visible through reliable data, and can be implemented <strong>quickly and cost-effectively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>An OEE tool like <em>Cosmino Panteo<\/em> is used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full transparency:<\/strong> Loss times become visible to everyone. This visibility alone often leads to noticeable improvements \u2013 for example, this effect can be seen in waiting times for personnel or materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster reaction to problems:<\/strong> Real-time data gives shift supervisors and teams clarity about deviations, causes, and potential, enabling them to act quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted investments:<\/strong> Only analysis based on complete data acquisition show where investments deliver the greatest impact. Even short downtimes, cycle slowdowns, and hidden losses add up significantly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliable order costing:<\/strong> Completely acquired data, ideally automatically reported back to the ERP system, enables time-saving and reliable post-calculation of all orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19428&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>50% of losses are invisible at first \u2013 here are the most common blind spots <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u201eWe hardly have any losses! \u201c \u2013 \u201eYes, we do \u2013 you just don\u00b4t see them. \u201c And that\u00b4s the problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In projects, we often encounter the same blind spots\u2014losses that simply slip through without 100% acquisition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deviations from target times: <\/strong>Machines appear productive, but run slower than expected. In many of our projects, cycle time deviations of up to 30% from the target times were identified. This means that orders were less profitable than assumed. However, the analyses also show products that run faster than previously calculated\u2014here, orders can be obtained that did not previously seem profitable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rework, maintenance, training, prototype production: <\/strong>These times often do not appear in any statistics. Without 100% data acquisition, other downtimes can also be \u201chidden\u201d within them. In reality, they significantly reduce capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Setup times:<\/strong> Target values in master data are often inaccurate. Only through systematic OEE data acquisition does it become clear how much setup times fluctuate and where optimization is possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decommissioned machines:<\/strong> When operating resources are taken out of service due to defects or other reasons, it often appears to be normal. Clear and unambiguous definitions are required here; otherwise, this result in concealed efficiency losses that give the illusion of a significantly better OEE than is actually the case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regularly recurring minor problems<\/strong>: These are sometimes accepted as part of the process, but they are avoidable losses of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality losses<\/strong>: These must not be omitted from the OEE. It is important to note that poor quality is often only detected in the subsequent process, but should be attributed to the process that caused it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Achieve flexibility with the right software and the right partner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Projects often start with skepticism: production managers fear additional work, shift teams fear micromanagement.<\/p>\n<p>But experience shows that as soon as the first successes become visible, skepticism turns into enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>We not only deliver software, but also bring <strong>decades of experience<\/strong> from OEE projects \u2013 working on an equal footing with your teams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Together<\/strong>, we define master data, evaluations, and interfaces\u2014to create a <strong>scalable solution<\/strong> that fits <strong>your processes exactly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We actively accompany the entire project<\/strong>, contributing best practices and practical tips to avoid typical pitfalls\u2014while also ensuring that no waste is generated in the project itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the start-up phase, we work closely with your team<\/strong>, jointly check data acquisition quality, discuss evaluations and optimization potential \u2013 until your team is confidently operating the solution on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19430&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This is how even production that seems to be running smoothly becomes transparent, <strong>measurably more efficient, and sustainably more successful.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wpb_row '><div class=\"related_module\"><div class=\"bordered_div alltext_height custom_space wpb_column column_container vc_span3 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper module_box\" ><div class=\"title_wrapper\" ><span class=\"module_icon\"><img src=https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/quality-2.png class=\"module_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"module_title icon_title\">When capacity is lacking \u2013 why crises are the right time for digitalization<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_el_width_100\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper dynamic_height\"><p>Crises often put investments on hold \u2013 including digitalization. Yet especially when capacity is tight, looking ahead pays off. Using a real-world example, the article shows why waiting can be costly and why challenging times may be the better moment to start a structured digital journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid home_btn_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_span12 wpb_column column_container\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"wpb_button_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/en\/news-events\/when-capacity-is-lacking-why-crises-are-the-right-time-for-digitalization\/\" title=\"Read More\"><span class=\"wpb_button wpb_wpb_button wpb_regularsize custom_btn\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_module\"><div class=\"bordered_div alltext_height custom_space wpb_column column_container vc_span3 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper module_box\" ><div class=\"title_wrapper\" ><span class=\"module_icon\"><img src=https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/quality-2.png class=\"module_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"module_title icon_title\">From Excel chaos to digital transparency \u2013 when homemade solutions reach their limits<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_el_width_100\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper dynamic_height\"><p>At first glance, homemade PDA solutions built with Excel, Access, and macros appear to be inexpensive. However, many risks, including dependence on individuals and often poor data acquisition quality, ultimately lead to a short lifespan and the need to switch to a professional PDA solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid home_btn_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_span12 wpb_column column_container\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"wpb_button_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/en\/news-events\/from-excel-chaos-to-digital-transparency\/\" title=\"Read More\"><span class=\"wpb_button wpb_wpb_button wpb_regularsize custom_btn\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_module\"><div class=\"bordered_div alltext_height custom_space wpb_column column_container vc_span3 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper module_box\" ><div class=\"title_wrapper\" ><span class=\"module_icon\"><img src=https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/quality-2.png class=\"module_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"module_title icon_title\">Cosmino Panteo Functional Overview for PDA, MDA, and MES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_el_width_100\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper dynamic_height\"><p>Cosmino Panteo is both a software and a toolbox that we use to optimally implement your project requirements. Below you will find a list of core functions that are frequently used in projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid home_btn_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_span12 wpb_column column_container\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"wpb_button_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmino.de\/en\/projects-and-experience\/\" title=\"Read More\"><span class=\"wpb_button wpb_wpb_button wpb_regularsize custom_btn\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzLnByb3ZlbmV4cGVydC5uZXQlMkZzZWFscyUyRnByb3NlYWwuanMlMjIlMjAlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBpZCUzRCUyMnByb1NlYWwlMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB3aW5kb3cuYWRkRXZlbnRMaXN0ZW5lciUyOCUyN2xvYWQlMjclMkMlMjBmdW5jdGlvbiUyOGV2ZW50JTI5JTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwd2luZG93LnByb3ZlbkV4cGVydC5wcm9TZWFsJTI4JTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwd2lkZ2V0SWQlM0ElMjAlMjI0NThlMmM0NC0xYThkLTRkNTUtOGQ4ZS0xOTAwNTRmZGY0OGMlMjIlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBsYW5ndWFnZSUzQSUyMmRlLURFJTIyJTJDJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwYmFubmVyQ29sb3IlM0ElMjAlMjIlMjM0NDQ0NDQlMjIlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0ZXh0Q29sb3IlM0ElMjAlMjIlMjNGRkZGRkYlMjIlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBzaG93UmV2aWV3cyUzQSUyMHRydWUlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBoaWRlRGF0ZSUzQSUyMGZhbHNlJTJDJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwaGlkZU5hbWUlM0ElMjBmYWxzZSUyQyUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGJvdHRvbSUzQSUyMCUyMjIwOHB4JTIyJTJDJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwc3RpY2t5VG9TaWRlJTNBJTIwJTIycmlnaHQlMjIlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBnb29nbGVTdGFycyUzQSUyMHRydWUlMkMlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB6SW5kZXglM0ElMjAlMjI5OTk5JTIyJTJDJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTdEJTI5JTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTdEJTI5JTNCJTBBJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTNDJTIxLS0lMjBQcm92ZW5FeHBlcnQlMjBQcm9TZWFsJTIwV2lkZ2V0JTIwLS0lM0U=[\/vc_raw_js][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u201cOur production is running well \u2013 isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is what we often hear when speaking with new prospects. 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