Quick answer
Key KPIs for manufacturing: OEE, First-pass yield, Scrap rate — full list and targets inside.
The KPIs that matter for manufacturing
Not every metric is a KPI — these are the ones that actually indicate manufacturing health.
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The list
- OEE
- First-pass yield
- Scrap rate
- Downtime
- Cycle time
- On-time delivery
- Safety incidents
- Inventory turns
- Cost per unit
- Schedule adherence
How to choose from this list
- 5-7 KPIs max — a dashboard of 25 metrics is a report nobody reads.
- One owner per KPI — metrics without owners get watched, not managed.
- Leading over lagging where possible — pick metrics that predict, not just report.
Setting targets
Baseline first (current value), then set a target 10-20% beyond — stretch-but-real keeps the metric honest.
Bottom line
Key KPIs for manufacturing: OEE, First-pass yield, Scrap rate — full list and targets inside.
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