What’s the difference between a stoppage and a breakdown?
A stoppage describes a production loss. A breakdown is just one possible cause among others: waiting for material, a changeover, cleaning, safety, or a planned stop.
Can an incorrectly assigned cause be corrected?
Yes. A wrong classification can be reworked with a full audit trail. History is not quietly rewritten, which keeps previously published analysis auditable.
Are short stoppages picked up?
Yes. Because detection relies on signals rather than declaration, short stoppages are logged the same way as long breakdowns. Added together, they often turn out to weigh more than expected.
How are stoppage causes structured?
The reference set is organised in stoppage types and sub-types, then cause families and detailed causes. This structure guides the operator's choice and makes classifications comparable between teams.
How does IBITEK’s software detect production stoppages?
Stoppages are detected from the signals sent back by equipment, with no prior declaration needed. Duration and the equipment concerned are logged automatically, then classified by the operator.
