Downtime

MTTR: Meaning, application, and the role of software in reducing it

Downtime is a frequent issue in manufacturing operations, referring to any period when a machine is not in use. The primary causes of downtime include unexpected equipment failures, product changes, and labor shortages. A 2018 report titled After The Fall: Cost, Causes and Consequences of Unplanned Downtime surveyed 450 professionals from 350 companies in the...