Phantom Losses: Unmasking Hidden Inefficiencies in Equipment Performance

The Phantom Losses of Manufacturing: Unmasking Hidden Inefficiencies in Equipment Performance

As manufacturers embrace the era of Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence, the promise of smarter, connected operations is enormous—but so are the hidden risks Beneath the surface of modern automation, inefficiencies still hide in the shadows. These “phantom losses” can be especially dangerous when leaders assume automation alone will solve everything. This presentation will explore how to confront these invisible threats, apply technology responsibly, and empower people to turn data into real-world performance improvements.

Learning Objectives:

• Define phantom losses and their hidden impact.
• Recognize the limits of incomplete data.
• Learn tools to make inefficiencies visible.
• Balance people and technology in detection.
• Turn insights into long-term improvements.

About the speaker:

Wilbert Ostoloza - Founder/Consultant Gemba PR

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