MES & OEE: Turning Factory Data into Continuous Improvement

Fabrico SaaS acts as the operational nerve center of the factory. It connects every machine, operator, and work order to create a transparent flow of information from raw material to finished product, and to give visibility of every material or minor rootcause of inefficiencies.

This visibility is the first step toward lean performance — first of all identifying, then removing waste, minimizing variation, and ensuring every process adds value. Visibility eliminates waste. The faster we see a problem, the faster we can respond — a key element of Jidoka and continuous improvement.

• Real-time machine and line monitoring with IoT connectivity
• Automated data capture from PLCs, sensors, and HMIs
• Downtime detection with root-cause tagging aligned to the Six Big Losses
• Dynamic production scheduling and dispatching
• Digital work instructions and job tracking replacing paper-based processes
• Operator feedback terminals supporting visual management
• Cameras supporting the full visibility of inefficiencies

At the heart of operational excellence lies OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) — the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity.

OEE = Availability × Performance × Quality — a simple yet powerful formula that reveals how effectively equipment is utilized compared to its full potential.

• Automated OEE tracking by line, product, worker, or shift
• Live dashboards and KPI visualizations for real-time decision-making
• Categorization of losses (planned, unplanned, microstops)  
• Historical trend analysis and benchmarking across sites
• Predictive performance alerts and threshold-based notifications

The ultimate purpose of MES + OEE isn’t just to report data — it’s to drive continuous improvement. Having the strongest OEE module on the market makes Fabrico a choice for factories that want to be truly lean.