SMT conveyor ROI: an OEE‑first playbook for process engineers
Practical OEE-first guide for process engineers to calculate SMT conveyor ROI—formulas, conservative benchmarks, worked example, pilot checklist, and input template.
Practical OEE-first guide for process engineers to calculate SMT conveyor ROI—formulas, conservative benchmarks, worked example, pilot checklist, and input template.
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