The challenge
Downtime and output are often recorded on whiteboards or paper sheets, and reasons for stoppages are inconsistent. Management sees end-of-shift totals but not where capacity was lost.
Start simple
A tablet form per line with a fixed list of downtime reasons creates consistent data quickly. Within weeks, a loss report by cause shows where improvement effort will pay off.
- Standard downtime reason codes
- Output per line and shift
- Weekly loss review
Then integrate
Once the process and definitions are stable, machine signals can automate capture. Starting manually avoids investing in integration before the organisation agrees what to measure.
