Downtime Detection & Response

Analytical Foundation

Pages 11-15
Why This Matters
Unplanned downtime is the largest OEE loss in most plants. Detection latency and response delay compound the cost. Real-time detection with context enables immediate investigation and recovery.
Litmus Enables
  • Real-time stop detection with sub-second latency
  • Automated reason-code suggestion from operational context
  • Microstop aggregation and chronic loss identification
  • Escalation workflows for extended stops
  • Integration with CMMS for automatic work order creation
Discovery Questions
Use these to guide client conversations
  • Current downtime: __% of shift; how many stops/shift?
  • Average stop duration: __ minutes; longest stop: __ minutes
  • How long to detect a stop? How long to respond?
  • Top 5 stop reasons: ____, ____, ____, ____, ____
  • Current MTTR (Mean Time To Repair): __ minutes