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Downtime Reason-Code Library and Pareto Workbook: 56 Codes Mapped to the Six Big Losses (Excel + Field Guide)
Every plant has a downtime list. Most of them have two problems: too many codes for an operator to pick from in the 15 seconds before the machine restarts, and no rule for what a code means, so two...
Free Downtime Tracking Template (Excel): Log, Categorize, Analyze
You cannot reduce downtime you do not measure. This free Excel downtime tracking sheet gives your team a simple, consistent way to log every stop, categorize the cause, and see where the minutes...
Free MTBF & MTTR Calculator: Excel Template to Download
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) are the two reliability KPIs every maintenance team needs — and together with OEE they tell you whether downtime comes from frequent...
How to Collect Machine Data for OEE: Methods, Sensors & Best Practices (2026)
How to Collect Machine Data for OEE (2026 Guide) You cannot improve an OEE you cannot measure — and the hardest part of OEE is almost never the formula. It is getting reliable, automatic...
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