What is defect count in SAP MFG-DM-MI - Digital Manufacturing Insights?

SAP Term: defect count

• Component: MFG-DM-MI

• Component Name: Digital Manufacturing Insights

• Description: It is a measure of manufacturing plant quality. Total reported defect across production operation is counted for this KPI.

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• Key Concepts:
  Defect count is a metric used in the MFG-DM-MI Digital Manufacturing Insights component of SAP to measure the number of defects in a product or process. It is used to identify areas of improvement and to track the progress of quality initiatives.
  
  How to use it:
  Defect count can be used to measure the effectiveness of quality initiatives and identify areas for improvement. It can be used to compare different products or processes and track progress over time.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When tracking defect count, it is important to consider the context in which the defects are occurring. For example, if a product has a high defect count but is being produced in a new process, it may be more indicative of the process than the product itself.
  
  Related Information:
  The MFG-DM-MI Digital Manufacturing Insights component of SAP also includes other metrics such as cycle time, throughput, and yield rate that can be used to measure the effectiveness of quality initiatives.