
Description	ManualCollect records information manually. For example, if the machine shuts down for more than 5 minutes, the operator manually records this new status on the record sheet. Once production restarts, the operator records the recommencement time.
Deployment area	This method is particularly suitable where there is at least 1 operator at the machine or line and where the line can run without the direct intervention of the operator.
Advantages	ManualCollect creates ownership for OEE measurements with the operator. He is responsible for recording data. The outcomes of analyses and their resulting improvements will be easily supported.
Disadvantages	With ManualCollect, data is entered twice: once on paper and then processed in the software. This is less of a disadvantage if the team leader processes the data rather than back office as it gives him valuable information about what has occurred in the previous shift. Inaccurate data recording.

Manual Collect

ManualCollect records information manually

Remote Collect

RemoteCollect is an automatic data recording system whereby the operator enters the reason for the standstill manually

ExternalCollect is an automatic recording data system which communicates with SCADA or other systems