The Hidden Costs of an Idle Machine

In manufacturing, every minute counts. When a machine stops, production drops, costs climb, and delivery deadlines slip. Identifying, categorizing, and reducing those stops is one of the fastest ways to boost uptime and profitability. But before you can improve your production’s efficiency, you need to measure it. That starts with a clear understanding of the three equipment states: uptime, downtime, and idle time. Uptime, Downtime, and Idle Time Defined Uptime is the period when a machine i

Luke Bennett

Updated in jan 29, 2026

MTTF Made Simple: Predict Failures and Prevent Downtime

Learn how to calculate and apply MTTF to reduce failures, optimize inventory, and make data-driven replacement decisions with Tractian CMMS.

Michael Smith

Updated in jan 29, 2026

Boost Wrench Time with AI SOPs: Faster Fixes, Fewer Delays

Wrench time is where reliability is won. AI SOPs put the right steps in a technician’s hands at the moment of work, so fixes start sooner and finish right. On most floors, procedures live in too many places and change without a clear trail. Static or scattered SOPs drift between shifts, approvals sit in inboxes, and the real method survives as tribal know-how. That is when stop-and-ask moments multiply, handoffs slow, and the backlog grows. The cost isn’t only the delay. It is a steady loss of

Billy Cassano

Updated in jan 29, 2026

Why Pay More for the Same Wrench? Tractian Beats Top CMMS Providers by 15%

Every CMMS promises the same basics: work orders, mobile app, preventive maintenance, parts management, and now AI. Those are the table stakes. If the core functionalities are nearly identical, why would you pay a higher price? The truth is that most platforms charge a premium for features that should be the standard. Predictive insights, multi-site visibility, and customization aren’t extras anymore, they’re requirements for keeping modern facilities running. And yet, many maintenance teams ar

Billy Cassano

Updated in jan 29, 2026

Get Every Repair Right with AI SOPs + Document Analysis

Improve first-time fix rate maintenance by giving every technician the exact, approved steps for each asset, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in repair execution. Leaders track first-time fix rate maintenance because it determines how often a problem is solved on the first visit, without callbacks or rework. Every repeat visit compounds downtime, increases labor and parts costs, and exposes quality declines that can ripple through the production process. Audit stress increases when i

Billy Cassano

Updated in jan 29, 2026