What is one key purpose of measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)?

Measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) primarily focuses on assessing equipment utilization by providing a comprehensive view of how efficiently a manufacturing process is operating. OEE combines the factors of availability, performance, and quality to give a clear picture of production effectiveness.

By measuring OEE, organizations can identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement in their equipment and processes. It highlights not only whether equipment is available for use but also whether it is running at optimal speed and producing quality products. This approach enables organizations to pinpoint production losses that stem from equipment downtime, slow operations, or quality defects, and thus helps in driving enhancements in productivity and efficiency.

The other options relate to different areas. Tracking employee attendance is more about workforce management, monitoring inventory levels pertains to supply chain management, and evaluating customer satisfaction focuses on market and service performance. All these elements are vital for an organization, but they do not directly evaluate the effectiveness of equipment performance in a manufacturing context as OEE does.