Like many manufacturers, we struggled to agree on our biggest efficiency issues. We implemented a reliability measurement process and formed a team to prioritize and solve problems collaboratively. The results have been significant: MTBF increased by 65%, breakdown hours down 20%, breakdowns dropped 14%, and production output up 11%—all without major investment.

• How we evolved from disagreement over inefficiency causes to a focused approach
• Our process: targeting repeat breakdowns and conducting RCA for incidents exceeding 4 hours
• Strategic team assembly to ensure critical buy-in across functions
• Case example: upskilling team and eliminating contractor dependency, saving $50k annually
• How simple tools drove significant impact through the right collaborative minds
• Actionable strategies that delivered immediate progress with minimal investment