Percentage of raw materials wasted during production. A cost and sustainability metric that impacts gross margin directly.
Scrap Rate is defined as: Percentage of raw materials wasted during production. A cost and sustainability metric that impacts gross margin directly.
Scrap Rate is typically measured using data from a MES / ERP. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.
Scrap Rate is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:
Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your MES / ERP and delivers a live Scrap Rate dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.
Composite metric combining availability, performance, and quality rates. The gold standard for manufacturing productivity measurement.
Percentage of customer orders fulfilled completely on the first shipment. Directly impacts customer satisfaction and logistics costs.
Total production costs divided by units produced. The fundamental benchmark for manufacturing cost competitiveness.
In 48 hours, you'll have a live Scrap Rate dashboard connected to your MES / ERP.