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Key Performance Indicators - KPI for Manufacturing Industries | Mainly Cement Industry

 A structured explanation for each KPI, in the following format: Definition (in simple terms) Formula for Calculation Why Track It (advantages/benefits) Additional Notes (contextual use, interpretation, benchmarking, etc.) Please note: This is the second list of KPIs. First and the main list is here:  https://www.cementbook.com/downloads/tech/gen/fls_kpi_handbook.pdf 1. Utilization Factor Definition: Utilization Factor indicates how effectively the installed capacity of equipment or a plant is used over a period. It shows the actual operating time as a percentage of the total available time. Formula for Calculation: Utilization Factor (%) = ( Actual Running Hours Total Available Hours ) × 100 \text{Utilization Factor (\%)} = \left( \frac{\text{Actual Running Hours}}{\text{Total Available Hours}} \right) \times 100 Why Track It: Helps assess how well plant assets are being used. Identifies under-utilization or bottlene...

The method is what separates a GOOD JOB from a GREAT ONE

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Whenever we take on a maintenance job, the first thing we focus on is planning. In preventive maintenance, it’s done in advance. In breakdowns, it comes after. But planning is ALWAYS a must before starting the work. Planning revolves around Man, Material, and Method. We plan or arrange for Man and Material without fail because perhaps nothing will happen without them. The Method part, however, is often overlooked. We rush to finish the job, but as the saying goes: "If you give me 6 hours to chop a tree, I will spend 4 hours sharpening my axe." Methodical preparation is crucial—it directly impacts Safety, Quality, and Productivity (S-Q-P). Key Steps in Methodical Preparation. 1️⃣ Make the Work Area Ready – Prepare the work area before starting the actual job. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a MUST. 2️⃣ Track the Progress – Once the job starts, track it against the bar chart. Monitor quality and make course corrections in real time. 3️⃣ Document the Journey – Take photos and vid...