This problem arises as a direct result of not having enough visibility on the movement of materials from suppliers and to the shop floor, allocation of manpower and improper upkeep and maintenance of machines.
When you do not know if there are enough materials in stock or your machines breakdown frequently or there is a crunch in manpower availability, you cannot schedule your jobs accurately, leading to delay in materials arriving at the shop floor, delay in manufacturing and on-time delivery to customers.
These delays eat up your margins, profitability and dents your market reputation.