This guide breaks down the types and causes of equipment downtime, how to measure it, and how maintenance teams can reduce it using modern tools like a computerized maintenance management system (cmms). This guide breaks down the differences between planned and unplanned downtime, gives you practical tips to handle both, and highlights key metrics to track equipment performance. An examination of the costs and consequences of unplanned downtime across all manufacturing sectors sheds more light on the need for this strategic shift.
Shawn tierney meets up with colin morris of maintainx to learn about their cmms solution for preventing unplanned machine downtime in this episode of the automation podcast. The world’s leading manufacturing, industrial, logistics, hospitality and facilities management companies rely on maintainx to prevent downtime and ensure 24/7 operations. Maintenance teams gain instant visibility into machine status, downtime events, and failure reasons directly within maintainx workflows, ending the need to toggle between multiple systems for critical equipment insights
How to read and use the unplanned vs Planned downtime report in maintainx Planned downtime report sorts assets by number of downtime hours, and breaks down how many downtime hours were unplanned and planned. What are maintenance management tools used for
They help organizations manage maintenance schedules, assets, and work orders efficiently while reducing downtime What’s the best free maintenance management tool in 2025 Maintainx offers a free version suitable for small teams Which maintenance management tool supports predictive.
