Unlock Granular Insights with Automated Machine Downtime Tracking

Unplanned equipment downtime can wreak havoc on production throughput and top-line revenue. For instance, on a production line generating $10 million annually, just one hour of downtime could mean a loss of $2,500. To help manufacturers minimize this impact and gain deeper insights, SafetyChain is excited to announce the availability of Automated Machine Downtime Tracking, part of our OEE offering.

Beyond Line-Level Tracking

SafetyChain has long enabled the automation of downtime data capture at the production line level. With this new feature, you can now generate downtime events for individual machines. Whether it’s multiple filling stations on a line or die-cutters on a pasta line, you’ll have visibility into machine-specific downtime—even while the rest of the line continues running. This allows operators to assign loss sources and reason codes with the same ease as line-level events, offering unprecedented detail for root cause analysis and operational improvement.

Seamless Access for OEE Customers

This feature is available as part of SafetyChain’s OEE offering. Current OEE customers can start using Automated Machine Downtime Tracking by configuring machine sensors to capture and report machine state data. If you've been considering adopting OEE, now is the perfect time to explore the expanded capabilities of our solution.

Other Recent Enhancements to the OEE Offering

In case you missed it, SafetyChain has rolled out a number of impactful enhancements to the OEE solution over the past few monthly releases to enhance the usability and improve reporting:

• Pareto Analysis for Machine Downtime Events: Analyze auto-generated machine downtime events directly from the live monitoring view for faster issue resolution.

• Improved Sensor Data Visibility: View sensor tag data in the "Counts Per Tag" tab of Tag Diagnostics, even when no runs are active, making troubleshooting easier.

• New Production Details Section: Capture operator headcount, giveaway percentage, and other production data, enabling custom reports like Cases Per Man-hour.

• New Rejects and Scrap Section: Log scrap weight, source, and reason data for comprehensive reporting, all without impacting OEE Quality calculations.

• Enhanced Downtime Analytics: Easily perform Pareto analysis of downtime sources and reasons through an updated Downtime Analytics page.

• Streamlined OEE Event Analysis: View downtime events by magnitude of duration to focus on high-impact issues quickly.

• Simplified Data Corrections: Easily update, void, or add Downtime Events from the UI when errors occur.

• Updated Navigation: The menu update to "Production & OEE" centralizes operations and production solutions for better accessibility.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re a current OEE customer or exploring a solution to improve your production performance, SafetyChain’s OEE enhancements are designed to empower your team with actionable insights and drive continuous improvement. Reach out to your Customer Success Manager today to learn how you can implement Automated Machine Downtime Tracking and unlock the full potential of your OEE data.