BS ISO 22400-2:2014+A1:2017

What is ISO 22400‑2 – KPIs for manufacturing operations management about?  

ISO 22400‑2 is the second part of the ISO 22400 that discusses automation systems and integration. 

ISO 22400‑2 specifies key performance indicators (KPIs) used in manufacturing operations management (MOM). 

ISO 22400‑2 specifies a selected number of KPIs in current practice. The KPIs are presented by means of their formula and corresponding elements, their time behaviour, their unit/dimension and other characteristics. ISO 22400‑2 also indicates the user group where the KPIs are used and the production methodology to which they correspond. 

With reference to equipment, the KPIs in ISO 22400‑2 to work units, as specified in IEC 62264. 

Who is ISO 22400‑2 – KPIs for manufacturing operations management for? 

ISO 22400‑2 on definitions and descriptions for KPIs for manufacturing operation management is useful for: 

• Operations managers 
• Software developers 
• Product planners 
• Planners and designers of manufacturing systems 
• Equipment and device suppliers 

Why should you use ISO 22400‑2– KPIs for manufacturing operations management?  

KPIs are defined as quantifiable and strategic measurements that reflect an enterprise's critical success factors. KPIs are very important for understanding and improving manufacturing performance, both from the lean manufacturing perspective of eliminating waste and from the corporate perspective of achieving strategic goals. 

ISO 22400-2 provides an overview of the concepts, the terminology and the methods to describe and to exchange KPIs for the purpose of managing manufacturing operations. The KPIs in ISO 22400-2 use the most generic terms possible (for example, work centres and work units), instead of industry-specific terms. 

In conclusion, the definitions given in ISO 22400-2 enable even the most novice of users to get a basic understanding of concepts and terminologies of KPIs for manufacturing operations management.