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Explore the resources to move from reactive to connected decision-making - across your machine performance, quality, root cause analysis, process design.   [Talk to us](https://info.minitab.com/en/thank-you-for-attending-the-minitab-exchange-event-in-rotterdam#talk-to-minitab) [Explore resources](https://info.minitab.com/en/thank-you-for-attending-the-minitab-exchange-event-in-rotterdam#resources) ![Untitled design-May-26-2026-03-49-24-6938-PM](https://info.minitab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-May-26-2026-03-49-24-6938-PM.png?width=2250&height=1266&name=Untitled%20design-May-26-2026-03-49-24-6938-PM.png)   ## Key takeaways from the event Plus download the slides from all sessions ![predictive](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/predictive.svg) Better processes can be designed before they are launched Design of Experiments and simulation help teams move beyond trial-and-error by testing multiple factors, identifying interactions and predicting operational performance before committing resources. ![predictive](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/predictive.svg) Process variation creates cost before defects are visible Variation can lead to scrap, rework, missed deliveries, warranty risk and customer dissatisfaction. Real-time monitoring helps teams detect drift earlier, alert operators sooner and reduce quality losses before they scale. ![predictive](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/predictive.svg) Hidden capacity loss is often already inside the plant Small interruptions, unplanned downtime, setup delays and unclear reason codes can quietly drain productivity. When teams can see downtime clearly and structure it consistently, they can recover capacity without always adding new equipment.  ![predictive](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/predictive.svg) Data must move from collection to action More data alone does not improve performance. Manufacturers need connected systems that make data accessible, timely, accurate and easy to act on across operations, quality, engineering and leadership. ![predictive](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/predictive.svg) OEE is useful, but it is not the whole picture OEE helps make downtime, speed loss and quality loss visible, but it should be used as a diagnostic lens, not just a target. The real value comes from understanding what OEE is helping you see and what it may be hiding.  ![worker monitoring 12](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/worker%20monitoring%2012.jpg) [Download all the slides from Minitab Exchange Rotterdam](https://info.minitab.com/hubfs/EMEA%20DACH/EMEA%20DACH%20-%20Exchange%20Events/Rotterdam%20Exchange%20-%20Presentation%20Deck%20-%20June%202026%20(2)-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## What next? Here are 3 steps you can do today You discovered how more performance breakthroughs were possible with your data and Minitab. 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