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Guy Mizrahi

Founder of MikroMES. 20+ years in MES and manufacturing operations. I've watched digital transformation projects succeed and fail on real shop floors — and built MikroMES to eliminate the reasons they fail. Writing about practical manufacturing tech.

Bauhaus-style OEE visual showing 87, 83 and 95 percentage bars multiplied together, with geometric shapes on a cream textured background.

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OEE Formula Explained: How to Calculate It (With a Worked Example)

OEE = Availability × Performance × Quality. This guide walks through the formula, calculates a worked example you can verify in our free calculator, and shows you which factor your biggest production loss is hiding in.

How to Track Machine Downtime Without Spreadsheets (Step-by-Step)

Machine Downtime

How to Track Machine Downtime Without Spreadsheets (Step-by-Step)

Spreadsheets lose accuracy, miss small stoppages, and can't surface patterns. Here's a step-by-step guide to replacing them with a system that captures downtime the moment it happens — and lets FabAI act on it.

Why Your Factory Is Losing Money to Downtime (And How to Stop It)

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Why Your Factory Is Losing Money to Downtime (And How to Stop It)

Unplanned machine downtime is the biggest hidden cost on most shop floors — and most factories never calculate it. Here's the formula, the five top causes, and the cycle to start eliminating it.

What Is MES Software? A Plain-English Guide for Small Manufacturers

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What Is MES Software? A Plain-English Guide for Small Manufacturers

MES software explained in plain English for small manufacturers. Understand what it does, when traditional MES is overkill, and how modular alternatives let you deploy in minutes — not months.