Factsheet
How to avoid production downtime

To avoid production downtime, manufacturers must detect supply shortages early and act on reliable, supplier-confirmed signals.
This factsheet shows how early warning and exception-based execution control help prevent line-stops before they impact production.

In direct materials, a line-stop rarely happens without warning. It usually starts days or even weeks earlier — when suppliers fail to confirm call-offs, ship late or short, miss ASNs, delay due to quality issues, or quietly reallocate capacity.

Yet many manufacturers lack real-time, supplier-confirmed signals to act early. Critical information is buried in emails, spreadsheets, or disconnected systems — leaving teams with only reactive and expensive options when it’s already too late.

Why this factsheet is worth your time:

  1. Understand what really causes “too late” –  Learn why shortages are detected too late when businesses lack a single, supplier-confirmed execution truth — and how fragmented visibility leads directly to firefighting and premium freight.
  2. Learn how early warning becomes real execution control –  See how supplier commitments, continuous deviation monitoring, and structured exception workflows help teams act early instead of reacting under pressure.
  3. Get a practical approach to prevent line-stops –  The factsheet outlines a proven execution model based on real-world supply processes — from digital confirmations to deviation alerts and fast issue resolution across functions.

What you will learn:

  • Why line-stops usually start weeks before production actually stops
  • The five leading indicators that signal shortages early — but are rarely connected in one place
  • Supplier commitments as the foundation for reliable supply execution
  • The role of exception-based workflows in resolving deviations quickly and consistently

Ready to avoid production downtime before line-stops occur?

Download the factsheet now and discover how early warning, supplier collaboration, and execution control help prevent shortages — before they impact production.

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Infographic titled How to avoid production downtime explains early warning systems and outlines key causes of operational failure, such as late confirmations and quality blocks, to help prevent line-stops.

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