The food manufacturing industry is a complex ecosystem where efficiency, quality, and safety are paramount. Given the dynamic nature of food production, finding effective strategies to streamline operations is essential. We explore the potential of using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as a performance metric and the implementation of OEE Smart software to optimize efficiency in food manufacturing environments. Understanding OEE in the Context of Food Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a comprehensive metric that evaluates the effectiveness of manufacturing processes by analyzing three key components: Availability, Performance, and Quality.