Episode #17: You Don’t Need More Machines —Your OEE Is Telling You the Truth

You don’t need more machines.
You need to stop wasting capacity.

In this episode, Kirk Phelps breaks down why most shops misdiagnose growth problems and how operations—not sales—ultimately decide profitability. We dive deep into OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and explain how availability, performance, and quality reveal hidden capacity, wasted margin, and smarter paths to growth.

Learn how to:

• See where capacity is leaking inside your shop
• Stop defaulting to “more people, more machines”
• Use OEE to guide smarter planning, budgeting, and reinvestment
• Grow your bottom line before chasing top-line revenue

If you’re tired of being busy without getting ahead—and want a shop that’s profitable, disciplined, and intentional—this episode is for you.

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