Production equipment performance problems can be traced to six major losses. These include... failing to do, failing to plan, failing to act, failing to check, failing to track, and failing to report. motion, inventory, human potential, over production, defects, and waiting. breakdown loss, setup and adjustment loss, cycle time loss, machine stoppage due to parts shortages, startup rejects, and defect loss. lack of spare parts, under lubrication, management tampering, over adjustment, loose hardware, and lack of tools