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Handling Micro-Stoppages: Identifying and Eliminating Hidden Time Wasters on the Production Floor

October 17, 2024

Micro-stoppages are brief interruptions during production. They can be caused by power outages, process inefficiencies, material handling issues, environmental factors, operator error, or equipment malfunctions. Although micro-stoppages might last a few seconds, the interruptions quickly add up. The results include impacted production schedules, significant losses of efficiency and productivity, and potential missed deadlines. These factors…

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