Overview
ISO 22400-2:2014 is part of the ISO 22400 series and defines a selected set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations management. The standard provides definitions and structured descriptions of KPIs in current industrial practice. Each KPI record in ISO 22400-2 includes its formula, time behaviour, unit/dimension and other attributes, plus the intended user group and applicable production methodology. For equipment-related measures the standard aligns KPI elements with work units as specified in IEC 62264 (ISA‑95).
Key topics and technical requirements
- KPI structure and attributes: standardized fields such as name/title, application, timing, formula, unit/dimension, rating, drill-down/analysis, user group, effect model and manufacturing type.
- Comprehensive element glossary: time elements (planned vs actual), maintenance terms (TTF, TBF, TTR, corrective/preventive maintenance), and logistical/quality/organizational terms (PQ, WIP, FGI, scrap, GP, IP).
- KPI catalogue: explicit KPI definitions and descriptions including - but not limited to - Worker efficiency, Allocation ratio, Throughput rate, Utilization efficiency, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Availability, Quality ratio, First pass yield, Machine/process capability indices, Inventory turns, Production loss ratios, Mean time to failure/restore.
- Measurement rigor: each KPI is presented with its formula and supporting elements so organizations can consistently calculate, compare and integrate KPIs into manufacturing execution systems (MES) and dashboards.
- Effect models and analysis: annexes provide parameter‑indicator matrices and effect model diagrams to support root-cause analysis and performance improvement.
Practical applications
ISO 22400-2 is designed to be practical and actionable for:
- Implementing consistent production KPIs across plants and supply chains
- Standardizing KPI calculations for MES, SCADA and industrial automation systems
- Benchmarking and performance dashboards (OEE, throughput, availability)
- Supporting continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma), maintenance strategy (predictive vs corrective) and energy/efficiency monitoring
- Enabling interoperable KPI reporting and data exchange aligned with IEC 62264/ISA‑95 models
Who should use this standard
- Plant managers, operations managers and production engineers
- Industrial automation and MES integrators
- Maintenance and reliability engineers
- Quality and process improvement teams
- IT architects building manufacturing analytics and KPI dashboards
Related standards
- IEC 62264 (ISA‑95) - manufacturing / MES integration models and work unit definitions
- Other parts of the ISO 22400 series (overview and concepts) for broader KPI framework and implementation guidance
Keywords: ISO 22400-2, KPIs for manufacturing, manufacturing operations management KPIs, OEE, throughput, availability, inventory turns, IEC 62264, MES, production KPIs.
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