How does HublerX capture downtime when there is no MES on the shopfloor?

HublerX provides a lightweight shopfloor data capture interface — accessible on a shopfloor terminal, a tablet, or a mobile device — that does not require a full MES implementation. Operators log stoppages with a simple form: line, category, description. The interface is designed for use by production operators without training, with structured category selection rather than free-text entry.

How are downtime reason codes structured in HublerX?

HublerX uses a two-level reason code structure — a primary category (mechanical, electrical, quality, material, changeover, planned maintenance, operator) and a sub-category specific to the machine or process. The sub-categories are configured by the maintenance and production teams to match the actual failure modes in the plant, not generic codes from a standard library.

Can HublerX integrate with a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) for preventive maintenance planning?

Yes. Where a recurring stoppage is linked to a specific machine and component, HublerX can send a work order request to the CMMS for a planned maintenance or component replacement task. The CMMS handles the scheduling and execution of the maintenance work; HublerX tracks the impact on OEE before and after the maintenance action.

How does HublerX calculate OEE when line speed varies by SKU?

The nominal line speed for OEE performance calculation is configured by line and SKU — reflecting the engineered speed for each product on each line. The performance metric is calculated as actual units produced divided by the theoretical maximum for the SKU being run, not a single line-level nominal speed. This gives an accurate performance figure even when the product mix changes during a shift.

Production Downtime Management

HublerX captures every production stoppage in real time — with the line, the reason, the duration, and the responsible team — escalating unresolved stoppages automatically and feeding a live OEE dashboard that drives root cause action rather than retrospective reporting.