What is native OEE and CMMS integration?
Native OEE and CMMS integration is a unified software architecture where production monitoring and maintenance management share a single dataset. In this environment, OEE performance data (the diagnosis) automatically triggers CMMS workflows (the cure).
This eliminates manual data entry, reduces Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), and ensures that maintenance is pulled by actual machine condition rather than arbitrary calendar dates.
1. Fabrico: The Unified System of Action
Fabrico is the only platform built from the ground up to follow the Hansen OEE Framework through a native CMMS lens. It targets the "Hidden Factory" by merging Machine Signals (PLC), Operator Inputs, and Computer Vision into one actionable stream.
The "Fault-to-Fix" Automation: When Fabrico’s OEE module detects a performance drop on a critical bottleneck, it doesn't just send an alert. It immediately triggers a prioritized work order in the native CMMS. Tom (the Technician) receives the task on his mobile app with a QR code link to the exact digital SOP needed for the fix.
Computer Vision Zoom-In: Fabrico uses cameras to see what PLCs miss—like manual jams or slow material feeding. It captures video segments of these downtime events, allowing Mike (the CI Manager) to perform an evidence-based Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and update maintenance checklists in real-time.
Interactive Planning Board: This module syncs the production schedule with actual machine health. If a "Bad Actor" asset is identified as a high-risk failure, the planning board reflects this constraint, allowing Paula (the COO) to adjust the schedule before a breakdown impacts the bottom line.
2. Plex Systems (The Integrated MES/ERP)
Plex is a massive cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that includes robust OEE and maintenance modules.
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The Gap: Plex is a "System of Record" for the entire enterprise. While highly integrated, its complexity and price point often make it inaccessible for mid-market manufacturers. Implementation timelines usually span 12–18 months, delaying the ROI that agile plants need.
3. Redzone (The Social Production Tool)
Redzone combines production monitoring with a social communication platform to drive frontline engagement and OEE.
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The Gap: It is excellent for "People Flow" and basic maintenance tracking. However, it often lacks the deep RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) logic and detailed engineering asset hierarchies required for technical departments managing complex spare parts inventories and highly critical machinery.
4. Rockwood Fiix (Enterprise CMMS)
Fiix, owned by Rockwell Automation, is a modern CMMS that offers "integrations" with OEE tools through the FactoryTalk ecosystem.
5. MaintainX (Workflow Specialist)
MaintainX is widely praised for its simple mobile UI, making work order management as easy as sending a text message.
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The Gap: MaintainX is primarily a "System of Execution." While it can integrate with external OEE tools via API, it does not possess native production monitoring or Computer Vision capabilities. For plants where OEE is the primary KPI, this creates a reliance on third-party data connections that can be brittle and slow.
Unified OEE + CMMS Comparison Matrix
| Feature |
Fabrico |
Plex Systems |
Redzone |
Rockwood Fiix |
MaintainX |
| Unified Dataset |
✅ Native |
✅ Native |
⚠️ Limited |
❌ Integrated |
❌ API-Only |
| Computer Vision |
✅ Confirmed |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
| RCM Logic (CD Tasks) |
✅ Advanced |
✅ Advanced |
❌ Basic |
✅ Advanced |
✅ Basic |
| Technician UI/UX |
✅ High |
❌ Low |
✅ High |
⚠️ Moderate |
✅ High |
| Value / ROI Speed |
✅ High (3-4 Mo) |
❌ Low (18 Mo) |
✅ High |
⚠️ Moderate |
✅ High |
The Financial ROI of Unification
For Paula, the Strategic Leader, the goal is to protect the Value Fulcrum. Every minute a technician spends manually coding a downtime event that the OEE system already recorded is a minute of "Wrench Time" lost.
Fabrico recovers this "Hidden Factory" capacity by ensuring that OEE diagnoses always lead to CMMS cures.
By identifying the 20% of "Bad Actor" assets causing 80% of your OEE losses and automating the maintenance response, Fabrico turns your technical department into a high-yield profit center.
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