From Stop to Strategy: Turning Downtime Data Into Operational Improvement, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in October 2026, examines how manufacturers capture, validate and leverage downtime information to reduce production losses and speed recovery. Drawing on insights from a Vision 2030 Discovery Session at PACK EXPO International 2026, live polling, roundtables and pre-registration surveys, the analysis indicates key focus areas—data validation and ownership, root-cause analysis and action planning, and equipment readiness and diagnostics—where organizations can turn measurement into improvement. Charts highlight recurring patterns across machine alarms, operator observations and trackers, and emerging findings suggest practical pathways to strengthen resilience. Download the full report to learn where teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI Business Intelligence (Vision 2030) in October 2026. Based on facilitated panel discussions, breakout roundtables, group report‑outs, live audience polling, and pre‑registration surveys from CPGs, contract packagers, OEMs, and other industry stakeholders who participated in the Vision 2030 Discovery Session at PACK EXPO International 2026, collected in October 2026.
