Benefits of Downtime Software

Understanding the main causes of your downtime can improve efficiency. Systems designed around your operations can pinpoint the top reasons that result in downtime. With accurate information, you can take steps to reduce your downtime which reduces costs associated with delays in production. Below are some benefits of implementing an effective Downtime Tracking Software:

• Real-time information to respond to excessive downtime
• Alerts (datapush) including e-mails, pages, phone messages and other communication to prompt action
• Correlation between downtime and equipment maintenance give you insight into your maintenance needs
• View and understand the root causes of your downtime by plant, department, workcenter, equipment, subequipment, etc.
• Paretos, graph, charts and other tools for quick view of current issues
• Run the software from handhelds so you can access the system when you need it
• Dashboards and scorecards provide a collection of visual data on one screen
• Compare data by plant, line, employee, etc.

Most Downtime Software is not available for purchase as a single component. Generally, you have to buy a complete shop-floor system, which can be costly and unnecessary. Here are a few software providers who offer Downtime Reporting as a separate module: http://www.tuppas.com/downtime.htm or http://shopfloorreporting.com/downtime-reporting-software/downtime-reporting-software.htm.