{"id":19624,"date":"2026-01-16T16:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tervene.com\/?p=19624"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:55:03","slug":"cout-inaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tervene.com\/fr-fr\/blog\/cout-inaction\/","title":{"rendered":"Co\u00fbt de l&#8217;inaction en entreprise industrielle : d\u00e9finition, impacts et solutions 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction\">\n            <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__title\">\n            What you&#039;ll learn in 12 mins        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__text\">\n            The cost of inaction refers to the increasing, hidden losses that arise when operational problems or opportunities for improvement are postponed.        <\/div>\n                <ul class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__list\">\n                            <li class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__list__item\">\n                    Globally, inaction costs around 15 points of GDP, compared to just 1.2 points for investment in the transition.                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__list__item\">\n                    The status quo results in up to 800 hours of unplanned downtime per year for an average manufacturer and a steady erosion of productivity.                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"singlePost__content__right__introduction__list__item\">\n                    Measuring indicators like downtime, cost of poor quality, and performance gaps helps quantify and reduce these losses.                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote bg-darkBlue !text-white rounded-[8px] py-[30px] px-[10px]\">\n        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__content !max-w-[550px] sm:!text-[25px] !font-normal !leading-[1.1] !text-white\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 35 25\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"#quote-left\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        The company that needs a new tool and hasn&#039;t bought it is already paying for it.        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 35 25\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"#quote-right\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author sm:px-[40px]\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__image sm:w-[60px] sm:h-[60px]\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0x0_300x300_acf_cropped-1_300x300_acf_cropped.webp\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__info\">\n            <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__name !text-white\">Charlie Munger<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__position !text-[#A8B7FF]\">Citing Warner &#038; Swasey, the former American machine tool manufacturer<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Not acting is a decision in itself<\/strong>. Inaction creates hidden costs that impact <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/operational-excellence\/\">operational excellence<\/a> and slow progress toward your long-term competitiveness goals. According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/rodgerdeanduncan\/2023\/03\/28\/drowning-in-unnecessary-work-heres-your-life-preserver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IDC study<\/a>, unaddressed internal inefficiencies account for <strong>between 20% and 30% of companies&#8217; annual revenue.<\/strong> This phenomenon, often invisible on traditional dashboards, poses a major risk to the profitability and sustainability of production sites.<\/p>\n\n<p>This article details the mechanisms by which the <strong>cost of inaction<\/strong> affects industrial companies, quantifies its real impact, and presents concrete solutions to turn delayed decisions into opportunities for continuous improvement and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"definition-cost-inaction\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    What is the cost of inaction (COI) in industrial companies?                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-514e7741a06288abb6b8ffa9f3b81186\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">Definition of the cost of inaction<\/h3>\n\n<p>The <strong>cost of inaction (COI)<\/strong> includes financial, operational, human, and strategic losses that occur when a company stays with the status quo despite identified problems or opportunities for improvement.<\/p>\n\n<p>In industry, it far exceeds visible costs: Measuring COI allows for quantifying the true impact of inaction and justifies investments in optimization, continuous improvement, or digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>time spent managing errors<\/strong> or circumventing malfunctions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>slowdowns or delays <\/strong>in production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>quality or safety risks<\/strong> that are not addressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>loss of competitiveness<\/strong> compared to more responsive players<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>impact on reputation<\/strong> and customer satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bff2c569c32276535125537d4e67c241\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">The hidden dimensions of the cost of inaction<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-iceberg.png\" alt=\"Iceberg metaphor showing 10% visible costs like production downtime and 90% hidden costs including employee turnover and poor quality.\" class=\"wp-image-20625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-iceberg.png 894w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-iceberg-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-iceberg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-iceberg-768x761.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The &#8220;Iceberg of Inaction&#8221;: 90% of operational costs, such as scrap and lost productivity, often stay hidden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>While COI is hard to notice in traditional financial statements, it still appears daily in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Loss of productivity<\/strong> caused by non-standardized or obsolete processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opportunities for continuous improvement<\/strong> are overlooked due to a lack of pace or visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erosion of competitiveness<\/strong> in the face of competitors who optimize more quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demotivation and frustration among teams<\/strong>, repeating the same corrections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hidden extra costs<\/strong>: micro-stops, waste, defects, double handling, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturers avoid the cost of inaction and safeguard their profitability with Tervene<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos-1024x147.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos-1024x147.png 1024w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos-768x110.png 768w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos-1536x220.png 1536w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/QRQC-client-logos.png 1738w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote\">\n            <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__content\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 35 25\"><use xlink:href=\"#quote-left\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                Without Tervene today, I wouldn&#039;t be able to perform my job as effectively.            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 35 25\"><use xlink:href=\"#quote-right\"><\/use><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__image\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Logo-Client-Site-web-2.png\"\/>\n                                    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__info\">\n                <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__name\">Jacques Aumont<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_quote__author__position\">Director of Operations, Groupe Bouhyer<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"opportunity-cost-inaction\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    What is the opportunity cost of inaction in business?                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>opportunity cost of inaction<\/strong> is the profit an industrial company loses by sticking to the status quo instead of investing in process improvements.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4fa5aa35f84df89a4c8cfe1f52fcced\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">What are the economic impacts of inaction?<\/h3>\n\n<p>In practical terms, every day a factory delays implementing optimization solutions results in lost potential gains, such as higher productivity, reduced waste, improved quality, and greater competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n<p>For example, a company that delays adopting predictive maintenance tools misses out on direct savings from fewer breakdowns, as well as indirect benefits such as increased customer satisfaction and the opportunity to reallocate resources to higher-value activities.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over time, the gap widens as competitors accelerate, maintenance costs rise, and the organization loses its capacity to seize new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measure and reduce your cost of inaction with Tervene&#8217;s tools<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"singlePost__content__right__useCases\">\n            <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__useCases__listing\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/solution\/operational-excellence-software\/\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__useCases__listing__item\">\n                    <div 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<\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does inaction manifest itself in a factory?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Inaction manifests in a series of behaviours and situations. It can be identified when:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decisions are often delayed.<\/strong> Factory managers recognize that equipment requires predictive maintenance, but instead of adopting a TPM approach, they wait until a complete breakdown occurs before acting. Production managers pinpoint bottlenecks but do not perform thorough analysis. This \u201cwait and see\u201d attitude causes delays and raises the cost of emergency repairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processes stay stuck despite their inefficiency.<\/strong> The well-known \u201cwe&#8217;ve always done it this way\u201d dominates conversations. Outdated operating procedures continue even though proven solutions are available. This resistance to change, driven by fear of the unknown or a lack of time and budget for transformation, keeps the organization in a costly comfort zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management tools are not fully utilized.<\/strong> Production data builds up without being examined. <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/sqcdp\/\">SQCDP<\/a> (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Personnel) indicators are on paper but do not result in any corrective actions. The absence of digital <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/lean-manufacturing-tools\/\">lean management tools<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/visual-management\/\">visual management<\/a> prevents teams from having a clear view of priorities and issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous improvement is seen as a constraint.<\/strong> Kaizen projects and other lean management efforts are viewed as additional burdens rather than profitable investments. Resources are scarce, time is limited, and, ultimately, progress stalls while losses mount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"statistics-cost-inaction\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    How much does inaction really cost industrial companies?                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<p>The financial impact of inaction in the industrial sector is significant, affecting multiple aspects of performance. <strong>Unplanned production stoppages<\/strong> are the most obvious cost, but inefficiency goes beyond equipment issues: skill gaps, errors from non-standardized processes, and staff turnover also lead to major losses. These costs, often spread across various budget items, are not always recognized by company management, which sustains inaction.<\/p>\n\n<p>Six key figures:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$1.5 trillion<\/strong> in cumulative annual losses for Fortune Global 500 companies due to unplanned downtime, representing 11% of their total revenue (<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.new.siemens.com\/siemens\/assets\/api\/uuid:3d606495-dbe0-43e4-80b1-d04e27ada920\/dics-b10153-00-7600truecostofdowntime2022-144.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Siemens \u201cTrue Cost of Downtime 2022\u201d<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>800 hours per year<\/strong> of average unplanned equipment downtime for a manufacturer, representing more than 15 hours per week during which teams are paid but do not produce (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsense.com\/blog\/cost-of-downtime-manufacturing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>TeamSense analysis<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030<\/strong>: this is the number of manufacturing positions that are likely to remain vacant in the United States due to a lack of skilled labour, representing $1 trillion in lost GDP (<a href=\"https:\/\/nam.org\/2-1-million-manufacturing-jobs-could-go-unfilled-by-2030-13743\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Deloitte &amp; Manufacturing Institute<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 to 20% of productivity is lost<\/strong> annually in an average manufacturing plant due to unplanned downtime (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.isa.org\/downtime-factory-plant-industrial-costs-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>International Society of Automation<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>64% of manufacturers are affected <\/strong>by skills shortages, which directly impacts their ability to meet customer demand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiscorp.com\/blog\/closing-the-manufacturing-skills-gap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Accenture via AIS Corp<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"critical-areas-data\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    Statistics: critical areas of inaction in production                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Operational inefficiency<\/strong> in factories impacts various strategic aspects of industrial companies, each incurring specific costs. The <strong>industrial opportunity cost<\/strong> is especially clear in five areas where the existing conditions consistently harm performance. These friction points prevent managers from reaching operational excellence and obstruct <strong>digital lean management<\/strong>, which is vital for modern competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area of inaction<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantified impacts on productivity and efficiency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance &amp; reliability<\/strong><\/td><td>Reduction in maintenance costs of ~12% through preventive maintenance; Up to 30% reduction in machine downtime possible with proactive strategies (Worldmetrics, 2025).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Process optimization<\/strong><\/td><td>20\u201330% improvement in efficiency and 25% reduction in costs through process improvement initiatives (World Metrics, 2025).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><u>Digitalization of management<\/u><\/strong><\/td><td>Digitalization and process improvement, combined with organizational gains, lead to better customer retention: 50% of companies report improved customer retention\u00a0following process improvements (World Metrics, 2025).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Training &amp; skills<\/strong><\/td><td>Well-run training programs can make employees up to 50% more productive than those who receive no training (<a href=\"https:\/\/supplygem.com\/publications\/employee-training-development-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SupplyGem, 2024<\/u><\/a>).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Continuous improvement<\/strong><\/td><td>Reduction in waste of up to 40% in organizations that implement systematic continuous improvement initiatives (<a href=\"https:\/\/wifitalents.com\/process-improvement-statistics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>WifiTalents, 2025<\/u><\/a>).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These areas reinforce each other. A factory that combines several forms of inaction will therefore see its overall performance gradually deteriorate. Fortunately, structured <strong>industrial continuous improvement<\/strong> enables the identification and systematic addressing of these inefficiencies.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Design-Carrousel-8.png\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__image\"\/>\n        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__content\">\n        <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__title\">Discover why ops leaders choose Tervene to launch LSW<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__subtitle\">The must-have software to implement LSW<\/div>\n        <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__text\">Get the exec-friendly low-down<\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/resources\/solution-overview-2\/\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_cta__link btn-orange--blog\">\n            Download the PDF            <div class=\"icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 21\"><use xlink:href=\"#blog-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"performance-consequences-inaction\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    What are the direct consequences of inaction on industrial performance?                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b5ab7feb8a370180b6af5b45be33d53\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">Loss of productivity and slower growth<\/h3>\n\n<p>Inaction causes a <strong>downward spiral in productivity<\/strong>. Employees waste a significant amount of time each week searching for information, repeating the same mistakes due to a lack of knowledge sharing, or handling malfunctions that could have been foreseen.<\/p>\n\n<p>This ongoing inefficiency widens the gap between the company and industry standards. While competitors adopt lean methods and digitize their operations, companies that fail to take action see their performance metrics gradually decline.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p>Overall equipment effectiveness stalls, manufacturing lead times grow longer, and unit costs rise. The most harmful result is the loss of market share, as customers frustrated by lengthy lead times or inconsistent quality turn to competitors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3509600a910e24e4596bb973246fb9f\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">Increased financial and reputational risks<\/h3>\n\n<p>Financially, inaction increases <strong>hidden costs<\/strong> that are hard to track in traditional accounting systems. Dormant inventory consumes capital; rework and scrap reduce margins; and, over time, they offset structural inefficiencies.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>risks of non-compliance<\/strong> also grow over time. Regulations change, and customer requirements become more demanding, but companies that fail to adapt their processes risk penalties, lawsuits, and unfavourable audit outcomes.<\/p>\n\n<p>Finally, the <strong>company&#8217;s reputation<\/strong> steadily declines. Repeated delivery delays, ongoing quality issues, and failure to meet commitments diminish customer confidence, which is hard to restore.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a12d1932d0f472a27bb5467a4076c97\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">Demotivated teams and recruitment difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p>The human toll of inaction is often underestimated. Employees who deal with <strong>unresolved issues<\/strong> daily feel helpless and frustrated. Why report a problem if nothing ever changes? This gradual loss of motivation leads to reduced commitment, increased absenteeism, and higher staff turnover.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Increased turnover<\/strong> results in direct costs (such as recruitment and training) and indirect costs (such as loss of skills and the time required to adapt). In a challenging industrial job market, replacing a skilled operator or experienced maintenance technician is both complex and costly.<\/p>\n\n<p>Furthermore, companies that neglect ongoing improvement and modernization of their practices find it harder to <strong>attract new talent<\/strong>. Younger generations seek structured, digital, and performance-driven work environments.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"mesure-cost-inaction\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    How can you measure the cost of inaction? Example                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-781735ab0c8b93fa1b2c769a60d01cf8\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">The 5 key metrics for quantifying inaction<\/h3>\n\n<p>To turn your intuition into concrete data, you&#8217;ll need to do some math. Concentrate on these five measurable indicators, which precisely show where inaction is affecting your performance.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Performance gap compared to your competitors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Compare your OEE, scrap rate, and changeover time against industry benchmarks. A consistent gap of <strong>over 15%<\/strong> highlights a costly area of inaction.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Total cost of non-quality (COPQ)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Add up the costs of scrap, rework, customer returns, complaint handling, and sorting hours. This annual total shows what inaction on quality truly costs you.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cumulative unplanned downtime<\/h4>\n\n<p>To assess the direct cost of inaction in maintenance, record the number of hours of unplanned machine downtime each month, then apply the following formula: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct cost of downtime = Hours of downtime \u00d7 (Hourly labour cost + Hourly machine cost). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To also measure the opportunity cost of lost production, you can add:\u00a0Indirect cost (lost margin) = Downtime hours \u00d7 Hourly margin on lost revenue. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This distinction allows you to\u00a0<strong>separate the actual costs incurred by the company<\/strong>\u00a0(labour and machinery) from\u00a0<strong>the financial impact on revenue and profitability<\/strong>, providing a comprehensive view.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Dur\u00e9e moyenne de r\u00e9solution des probl\u00e8mes r\u00e9currents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Measure the number of days between identifying an issue and its final resolution.<\/p>\n\n<p>A duration exceeding 30 days indicates costly decision-making delays (the duration obviously depends on the scope of the problem and the project).<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Implementation rate of action plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Calculate the percentage of action plans resulting from <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/tiered-meeting-structure\/\">tiered meetings<\/a>, audits, or Kaizen projects that were actually completed on time. Ideally, the goal is to reach 100%.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"calculation\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    Calculate your cost of inaction                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<p>To precisely quantify the cost of inaction in your particular context, use these calculation formulas tailored to each type of inefficiency.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Type of cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How to calculate it<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Concrete example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Unplanned downtime<\/strong><\/td><td>Downtime hours \u00d7 (labor cost + machine cost + margin lost per hour)<\/td><td>800 hours \u00d7 (\u20ac150 + \u20ac80 + \u20ac200) = \u20ac344,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Non-quality<\/strong><\/td><td>(Defective parts \u00d7 unit cost) + (sorting hours \u00d7 hourly cost)<\/td><td>(5% \u00d7 100,000 \u00d7 $15) + (200 hours \u00d7 $45) = $84,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Unproductive time<\/strong><\/td><td>% of time lost \u00d7 number of operators \u00d7 annual hours \u00d7 hourly cost<\/td><td>20% \u00d7 25 \u00d7 1,600 hours \u00d7 $45 = $360,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Difference vs benchmark<\/strong><\/td><td>Difference in OEE \u00d7 available hours \u00d7 hourly margin<\/td><td>(85% \u2013 65%) \u00d7 10,000 hours \u00d7 $120\/hour = $240,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Excessive turnover<\/strong><\/td><td>(Current rate \u2013 normal rate) \u00d7 workforce \u00d7 average cost per departure<\/td><td>(25% \u2013 10%) \u00d7 100 \u00d7 $15,000 = $225,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Unrealized projects<\/strong><\/td><td>Number of projects \u00d7 average gain per project<\/td><td>15 \u00d7 $8,000 = $120,000\/year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n    <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text\" id=\"steps\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__custom_text__title\">\n                    4 actions to reduce the cost of inaction                <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3c0c8c80b72f65b57eccf4955688ce7\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">1. Digitize operational management<\/h3>\n\n<p>Centralize your production data on a single platform to speed up access to information and decision-making. Automate the preparation of management rituals (AIC, TOP) and structure the monitoring of action plans to ensure their effective completion.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Expected impact:<\/strong> reduction in time spent collecting data, simplification of communication, and improved responsiveness to deviations.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6de851c5307ce45f803d6b9613ca5c26\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">2. Standardize and continuously improve<\/h3>\n\n<p>Document your best practices and standardize processes to reduce variability among operators. Implement digital Kaizen projects to foster daily continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Expected impact:<\/strong> reduction in performance gaps, reduction in costs related to non-quality, and strengthening of your <a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/blog\/continuous-improvement-culture\/\"><u>culture of continuous improvement<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-084520767b9514def3606d8cf8f97482\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">3. Leverage data to anticipate<\/h3>\n\n<p>Shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive approach by analyzing your production data in real time. Anticipate breakdowns with predictive maintenance, identify quality deviations before they lead to significant waste, and support your investment decisions with data-driven management.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Expected impact:<\/strong> reduction in unplanned downtime, optimal intervention, and effective prioritization of resources.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa440071c0889d0c606dabcef272b520\" style=\"color:#262d4d\">4. Train and empower teams<\/h3>\n\n<p>Invest in ongoing skills development through training programs tailored to each employee&#8217;s level. Clarify roles and responsibilities within your management system and diligently track each action plan using project management tools.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Expected impact:<\/strong> Teams become agents of change, improving engagement and reducing turnover.<\/p>\n\n<p>These four actions have one thing in common: they require <strong>complete visibility into your operational performance.<\/strong> Without a centralized platform, you waste valuable time on data collection, meeting preparation, and manual action plan tracking. That&#8217;s where Tervene comes in! By structuring your digital management system, the platform frees you from administrative tasks so you can focus on what really matters: identifying problems, quickly deciding on actions, and tracking their execution until results are achieved.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From inaction to performance with Tervene<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous-1024x621.png\" alt=\"Comparison diagram of the vicious cycle of inaction leading to financial losses versus the Tervene virtuous cycle of detection and standardized action.\" class=\"wp-image-20622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous-1536x932.png 1536w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cost-of-inaction-vicious-vs-virtuous.png 1674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shift from the &#8220;vicious cycle&#8221; of urgent firefighting to the &#8220;virtuous cycle&#8221; of standardized performance gains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The <strong>cost of inaction<\/strong> is a significant but often overlooked issue for industrial companies. Yet, as we have detailed, <strong>operational inefficiencies in factories<\/strong> cause considerable losses!<\/p>\n\n<p>Fortunately, <strong>digital lean management<\/strong>, through a platform like Tervene, can support this transformation by providing teams with improved visibility and streamlining operations, particularly by centralizing information, standardizing routines, and enabling monitoring.<\/p>\n\n<p>Evaluating the cost of inaction is the first step. Every day that passes without a diagnosis is a missed opportunity to understand your levers for improvement. Start by measuring, then take deliberate action.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f6fb;grid-template-columns:auto 46%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deploy your operational excellence program to reduce the cost of inaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digitalize Leader Standard Work checklists and routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track performance and site health metrics with visual management boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement a sustainable Daily Management System (DMS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standardize meetings across your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/solution\/operational-excellence-software\/\" class=\"btn-orange--blog\">Discover Tervene&#8217;s OpEx tools<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Multidisciplinary-team-management-1.png\" alt=\"Multidisciplinary team management with Tervene. Collaboration between operation, production teams and support groups on the factory floor\" class=\"wp-image-5047 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Multidisciplinary-team-management-1.png 675w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Multidisciplinary-team-management-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tervene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Multidisciplinary-team-management-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"singlePost__content__right__faq singlePost__content__right__custom_text\">\n            <h2 class=\"singlePost__content__right__faq__title\">\n            FAQ \u2013 Your questions about the cost of inaction        <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"singlePost__content__right__faq__listing\">\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  checked  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-0\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-0\">What is the cost of not doing something called?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>The cost of not doing something is commonly referred to as the <strong>cost of inaction (COI)<\/strong>. In economics, it is also linked to <strong>opportunity cost<\/strong>, which represents the benefits you forgo by not choosing a better alternative. In an industrial context, it includes lost productivity, higher operating costs, missed opportunities for improvement and growth, and widening competitive gaps. In short, inaction always carries a measurable financial and strategic impact.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-1\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-1\">What is the cost of inaction in business?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>The <strong>cost of inaction<\/strong> encompasses all financial losses and missed opportunities resulting from failing to act on identified problems.<\/p>\n<p>In an industrial context, it includes productivity losses, additional operating costs, erosion of competitiveness, and missed opportunities for improvement. This cost is often invisible in the accounts but can represent <strong>20 to 30% of revenue<\/strong>, according to studies.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-2\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-2\">What are the main causes of inaction in a factory?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>The main causes include a culture of \u201cwe&#8217;ve always done it this way,\u201d overly cumbersome decision-making processes, lack of visibility on real problems, lack of effective management tools, team overload, and lack of skills to drive change.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>fear of failure<\/strong> and the <strong>lack of clear prioritization<\/strong> of actions also contribute to perpetuating organizational inertia.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-3\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-3\">How can the cost of inaction be measured in concrete terms?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>To measure the cost of inaction, first identify your main areas of inefficiency: maintenance, quality, and processes. Then, for each problem, calculate the frequency of occurrence and the unit impact (lost time, wasted material, etc.), then multiply by 12 months. Also, compare your performance to industry standards to <strong>assess the opportunity cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The sum of these elements provides an estimate of the annual cost of inaction.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-4\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-4\">Is the cost of inaction always higher than the cost of action?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <ul>\n<li>It depends on the situation, but in many industrial cases, inaction is costly. Delaying necessary action tends to worsen the situation: malfunctions increase, losses accumulate, and remediation costs rise. However, not all actions are equal.\n<p>The key is to diagnose correctly before acting, then execute actions in a structured manner rather than rushing or approximating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-5\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-5\">What are some concrete examples of the costs of inaction in industry?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <ul>\n<li><strong>Delayed maintenance.<\/strong> Replacing a standard component that costs a few hundred dollars can turn into an emergency repair costing several thousand dollars and hours of production downtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-optimized processes.<\/strong> Scrap or rework rates are significantly higher than industry standards, resulting in financial losses and potentially affecting customer satisfaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delayed digitization.<\/strong> Significant time is lost every day searching for information, communicating, managing projects, and preparing reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>High turnover. Poor working conditions lead to recurring recruitment and training costs, not to mention a negative impact on brand image.<\/p>\n<p>The extent of these costs varies by company size and sector of activity.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-6\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-6\">How long does it take to reduce the cost of inaction?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>It depends on your starting point and the extent of the changes you make. The first visible improvements usually appear after a few months of implementing a structured management system, especially if you start with<strong> quick wins<\/strong>. It is recommended to start with quick-impact pilot projects to build momentum, while not underestimating the time required to truly transform work habits.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"tab singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__content\">\n                    <input type=\"radio\"  id=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-7\" name=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d\">\n                    <label class=\"tab-label singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__question\" for=\"rd-69e7a36abf59d-7\">Can Tervene really help me reduce the cost of inaction?<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"tab-content singlePost__content__right__faq__listing__answer\">\n                        <p>Tervene is a tool that helps reduce the cost of inaction. Specifically, the platform helps you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centralize your production data.<\/strong> You can access all your SQCDP indicators from a single point, without having to search across several systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure your management rituals.<\/strong> The platform automates the preparation of your AICs and field rounds, then systematically monitors all your action plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed up the flow of information.<\/strong> Teams instantly share data between departments, eliminating manual reports and back-and-forth emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free up managerial time.<\/strong> You spend less time collecting data, allowing you to focus more on analyzing problems and making decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track responsibilities.<\/strong> Each corrective action has a clearly identified owner and a deadline visible to all team members, thereby avoiding misunderstandings and oversights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The results depend on you<\/strong>! 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