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Manufacturing & Distribution

Machine Downtime Percentage

Percentage of scheduled production time that machines are unavailable. Unplanned downtime is the biggest enemy of OEE.

What is Machine Downtime Percentage?

Machine Downtime Percentage is defined as: Percentage of scheduled production time that machines are unavailable. Unplanned downtime is the biggest enemy of OEE.

What data source is used to measure Machine Downtime Percentage?

Machine Downtime Percentage is typically measured using data from a CMMS / MES. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceCMMS / MES

Which industries track Machine Downtime Percentage?

Machine Downtime Percentage is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Manufacturing & Distribution

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Machine Downtime Percentage?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your CMMS / MES and delivers a live Machine Downtime Percentage dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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Percentage of customer orders fulfilled completely on the first shipment. Directly impacts customer satisfaction and logistics costs.

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Total production costs divided by units produced. The fundamental benchmark for manufacturing cost competitiveness.

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