All Glossary Terms
Planned Downtime
Maintenance definition:
Planned Downtime is downtime that is scheduled in advance for maintenance, upgrades, or other non-production activities. Planned downtime is part of a proactive maintenance strategy, allowing for necessary work to be done with minimal impact on production schedules. Effective planning and execution of planned downtime are essential for maintaining equipment reliability, improving safety, and optimizing operational efficiency without significantly disrupting operations.