Manufacturing, explained

What Is Downtime?

Time when equipment is unable to produce as required.

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Downtime is the time a machine, line or process is unavailable to produce as required. It may be planned, such as for changeover or maintenance, or unplanned, such as a breakdown or material shortage. Consistent start, stop and reason codes help teams compare losses and distinguish availability measures from broader production delays.

Related: OEE · CMMS.

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