Overall Equipment Effectiveness Measurement and Improvement
African operations often invest heavily in equipment yet run it well below its true capacity because losses are never measured. Overall Equipment Effectiveness combines availability, performance, and quality into a single figure that reveals hidden capacity. This course teaches teams to measure the metric honestly, break down the six big losses, and run improvement projects that recover throughput without capital spend.
What you will be able to do
Define availability, performance, and quality as effectiveness components.
Calculate the effectiveness figure correctly from shop floor data.
Identify and categorise the six big equipment losses.
Set up accurate loss capture at the machine.
Prioritise losses and run focused improvement projects.
Use effectiveness trends to guide capacity and investment decisions.
Course outline
01The Case for Measuring Effectiveness
02Availability, Performance, and Quality Explained
03Calculating the Effectiveness Figure
04The Six Big Losses
05Capturing Loss Data Accurately
06Prioritising and Attacking Losses
07Linking Effectiveness to Capacity Planning
08Avoiding Common Measurement Errors
Who should attend
This course suits production managers, engineers, maintenance staff, and improvement teams responsible for equipment performance and throughput.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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