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MAINTENANCE-PLANNING5 MIN READ

Classify downtime causes in a fishbone

Group maintenance observations into fishbone cause categories to support better planning decisions.

Sort each downtime observation into the fishbone category it best supports. Machine Method Material People Environment Photoeye bracket has fresh vibration marks and loosened bolts Startup checklist does not specify the new guide-rail setting Only label rolls from supplier batch B wrinkle at speed Two relief operators have never been trained on the new format change Stops spike when humidity rises above the packaging-room target Drive chain elongation is above the inspection threshold The changeover sequence differs between day shift and night shift The replacement gasket lot is 1 mm thinner than the approved spec

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