Method
A repeatable path from messy logs to shared numbers
This is the sequence behind our manufacturing operations analytics and downtime tracking work — the page that shows how an engagement actually unfolds.
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Scope the cell
We agree which line, SKU family, and shifts sit inside the engagement. Anything outside that boundary stays out of the charts so the story stays honest.
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Observe with supervisors
Floor time is non-negotiable. We shadow changeovers, material calls, and quality holds, noting language crews already use for each pause.
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Build the stoppage taxonomy
Categories are co-written with production and maintenance. Planned work, waiting, failures, and quality interventions stay distinct.
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Capture a clean window
For the agreed days we reconcile paper logs, MES exports, and observed events into one timeline measured in minutes lost.
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Hand over charts and owners
You receive a loss waterfall, shift comparison, and a short action list with named owners — then we step back unless you book recurring support.
What this method is not
It is not a software rollout, a dashboard subscription, or a promise that every stoppage will vanish. It is structured manufacturing operations analytics so your plant can see downtime clearly enough to choose the next experiment.