The Planned vs. Unplanned % metric offers valuable insights into your production line’s downtimes by distinguishing between planned and unplanned events.
Understanding the Value of the Planned vs. Unplanned % Metric
Overview
The Planned vs. Unplanned % metric offers valuable insights into your production line’s downtimes by distinguishing between planned and unplanned events. By understanding the balance between these two categories, you can identify disruptions that may be minimized through scheduling adjustments, ultimately leading to better performance and efficiency.
Why Understanding Planned vs. Unplanned Time Matters
Analyzing planned and unplanned downtime enables manufacturers to:
- Identify Potential Improvements: Recognize unplanned downtimes that may be avoidable with better resource allocation or scheduling.
- Optimize Efficiency: Address frequent unplanned downtimes, which can help in achieving a more predictable and streamlined production process.
- Make Data-Driven Decisions: Gain clarity on recurring issues that impact operational performance, guiding improvement efforts.
Setting Up the Planned vs. Unplanned % Metric in LiveTracking
To get started with tracking and analyzing this metric, follow these steps:
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Go to the Settings Page
Log in to your LiveTracking account and navigate to the Settings page. -
Flag Downtime Reasons
- For each downtime reason listed, determine whether the downtime is planned or unplanned.
- Flag it as “Planned” if it’s part of your regular schedule (e.g., breaks, training).
- Leave it unflagged to mark it as “Unplanned” if it was unexpected.
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Best Practices for Flagging Downtimes
- Evaluate Recurring Downtimes: For downtimes that happen consistently, such as scheduled breaks, you may consider marking them as planned. This distinction helps in identifying truly disruptive unplanned events.
- Adjust as Needed: Based on changes in scheduling or operational adjustments, you may revisit and update downtime flags to align with your performance improvement goals.
Viewing the Planned vs. Unplanned % Metric in Reports
Once set up, the Planned vs. Unplanned % metric can be viewed in:
- Daily Report: Provides this metric in a daily summary, helping you track planned and unplanned downtimes across shifts as calculated by looking at the total percentage of downtime that was associated to planned time against all other downtimes.
- Run Details Report: Offers detailed insights into individual runs, allowing you to see downtime breakdowns for each production cycle.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or would like additional guidance on setting up the Planned vs. Unplanned % metric, our team is here to help! Contact us at support@livetracking.io, and we’ll be happy to assist.