Today’s automotive manufacturers are under pressure to be more flexible, reduce downtime, increase efficiency and, above all, keep personnel safe. These requirements are especially applicable for final assembly, which traditionally has more manual processes compared to other departments. Even external factors can play a role in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). For example, labor shortage and local regulations ( i.e. restrictions from unforeseen events like a pandemic ) may limit the number of people allowed in a facility during a single shift.