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Transforming Paper Production: How O3AI Helped Cut OEE Losses by 25%

Let’s face it: In paper production, even small inefficiencies stack up fast, lost time, missed throughput, and frustrated teams.

One manufacturer faced exactly that. Their OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) was lagging, and the root cause wasn’t just one machine, it was a mix of unplanned downtime, delays, and data blind spots.

With O3AI, they turned things around. The result? A 25% reduction in OEE losses and a whole new level of operational clarity.

Here’s how they did it.

The Challenge: Hidden Inefficiencies Everywhere

The company was running at full capacity, but their OEE numbers told a different story.

Frequent unplanned stops
Poor visibility into real-time performance
Delays between identifying problems and taking action.

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They needed a system that didn’t just collect data; but made it usable.

Enter O3AI: Real-Time Insights, Real Results

O3AI’s platform was deployed across the production line. Here’s what changed:

Live production dashboards gave operators and supervisors instant visibility
Real-time alerts for abnormal performance, downtime, or bottlenecks
Root cause tagging that made it easier to capture the why behind issues
Daily automated reports so teams could act fast and track progress

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This wasn't just about monitoring, it was about empowerment. Teams now had the tools to make decisions on the fly.

The Outcome: Reduction in OEE Losses

In just a few months, the paper production team saw:

25% drop in OEE losses
15% improvement in runtime consistency
Faster response to downtime events

Better team coordination thanks to shared, transparent data

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This improvement wasn’t about massive overhauls; it was small wins, made visible.

Why It Worked

O3AI didn’t just deliver data, it made data actionable.

No more guesswork

No more manual tracking

Everyone, from operators to plant managers; had the same real-time picture.

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Final Takeaway

If you’re still relying on manual logs or scattered spreadsheets to track production loss, you’re likely missing the full picture.

With the right tools like O3AI; you can take back control of your OEE, reduce hidden waste, and empower your team to act smarter, faster.

Efficiency starts with visibility.
And visibility starts with the right platform.

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