Unplanned Downtime: A Costly Threat with a Digital Solution
Unplanned downtime – those unexpected interruptions in production – can wreak havoc on your manufacturing operation. From equipment malfunctions and human error to supply chain disruptions, these stoppages derail schedules, strain resources, and ultimately impact your bottom line.
The High Cost of Downtime
The financial toll of unplanned downtime is staggering. Studies show it can cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour, encompassing lost production, wasted labor, and expedited repairs. This loss of financial resources translates to a significant reduction in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and eroded profit margins.
Key Features and Benefits
Pinpoint downtime’s root causes with Pareto charts highlighting the most significant contributors. Analyze downtime by duration (sum of minutes) or frequency (number of occurrences).
Drill down into specific downtime causes by filtering data by date, shift, equipment code, product code, line, area, reason code, and more.
Turning Downtime Into Opportunity
When downtime is tracked and understood, it becomes a powerful lever for improvement:
- Stronger customer relationships: Proactive tracking and faster recovery help maintain consistent delivery and product availability, building trust, not breaking it.
- Resilient supply chains: Real-time insights help minimize production delays and keep materials and products flowing on schedule.
- Safer operations: Visibility into downtime triggers supports safer restarts and reinforces adherence to safety protocols.
- More engaged teams: When stoppages are managed transparently and effectively, teams feels full equiped, not frustrated, leading to higher morale and productivity.
Stay On Top of Downtime
DPS equips your team with real-time data and clear visualizations to pinpoint the causes of downtime, act fast, and drive sustainable improvements. The result? Better scheduling, smarter resource allocation, and a culture that builds on wins, not workarounds.
Ready to take control of unplanned downtime?
Contact us today and schedule a demo to learn more about DPS and how it can transform your manufacturing operation.