Frequently asked questions.
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What makes Essembi different from other OEE solutions on the market?
- Built for True Scalability: Roll out new lines, facilities, or workflows in minutes, not months. Our platform grows with you, letting you easily configure and adapt without vendor intervention.
- Dramatically Lower TCO: Unlike other solutions, you won't need consultants for configuration changes or line additions. With Essembi's modern web design you also will not need to constantly buy new iPads.
What is the difference between an MES platform and an OEE platform like Essembi?
An MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a comprehensive but complex platform that tries to do everything - from production scheduling to inventory management to quality control. While powerful, MES platforms typically require long implementation times, extensive configuration, and dedicated IT resources to maintain.
Essembi, as an OEE platform, is focused on one critical goal: helping you produce more with your existing resources. Our software specifically targets real-time production monitoring, downtime tracking, and efficiency improvements. This focused approach means you can be up and running quickly, see immediate results, and easily adapt the system as your needs change - all without the complexity and cost of a full MES.
What is the story behind Essembi?
Essembi was born from real manufacturing software expertise. Our founders, Sheridan Bulger and Scott Deakins, built ERP solutions for process manufacturers at Deacom for over a decade, where they integrated with countless production monitoring systems. This unique perspective revealed two key insights: while real-time production data can transform operations, existing solutions were too complex to implement and scale effectively.
That's why they created Essembi - to deliver the power of production monitoring in a platform that manufacturers can actually implement and scale without expensive consulting services or IT overhead.
Do you work with small or large manufacturers?
Are you committed to maximizing your production efficiency and outperforming your competition? We can work with you.
Do you want a platform that can start small and scale alongside your growth, providing the real-time insights needed to drive continuous improvement? We can work with you.
Do you understand that investing in the right technology today leads to sustainable productivity gains tomorrow? We can work with you.
Our platform is designed to serve manufacturers of all sizes. What matters isn't your size - it's your commitment to operational excellence and data-driven decision making.
How does pricing work?
Essembi is priced based on the number of production lines in your business plus the number of management users that will leverage the software. Teams typically ask for implementation services to assist with the roll out as well.
Setup time with our team to get pricing specifically for your business.
How fast can our business roll out the software?
We can have an initial line up within a week on Essembi! But the best approach for a business depends on a variety of factors. Our team can help map this out to get you the important KPIs as fast as reasonably possible during the implementation.
Do we need any special manufacturing hardware or equipment to run Essembi?
Nope. We can collect production data in a variety of different ways. We will help you determine the best way for your business operations during the implementation process.
Does Essembi run on devices beyond iPads or iPhones?
Absolutely. The data collection process can occur on a variety of mobile devices including production floor safe scanners. The reporting aspect of Essembi can be run on any device with a web browser.
Are any third party reporting or analytics tools necessary to run with Essembi?
No. Essembi's views such as dashboards, sheets and boards can all be configured to view and manage key data sets within a single platform. Analyze data sets broken out by facility, production line, shift, and more.
What is OEE and what ROI does it deliver for manufacturers?
Learn more about OEE and understand how improving your OEE metrics impacts your top and bottom line.