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APS Group OEE Implementation Case Study with TrakSYS

Case study showing how APS Group deployed TrakSYS to establish OEE as the primary KPI for Lean manufacturing on printing presses.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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APS Group implemented TrakSYS to measure and improve equipment performance across its printing operations. The system delivered real-time OEE visibility, downtime tracking, and KPI reporting within four hours on the first line. Results included a 22 percent OEE gain in the first quarter, 8.4 percent reduction in non-value-added activities, and improved root cause analysis for productivity losses.

Key takeaways

OEE established as primary KPI for Lean manufacturing program

22 percent OEE improvement achieved in first four months

Real-time visibility enabled instant operator impact on efficiency

4-hour single-line implementation demonstrated rapid value

Root cause analysis and visual management supported continuous improvement

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