How to leave production stoppages to your competitors
Don’t let production stoppages slow you down. Every minute of downtime is an opportunity for your competitors to pull ahead. Take control of your production performance today.
Production stoppages are costing you more than you think
In today’s manufacturing environment, even a minor disruption can trigger major consequences across your entire production chain. Unplanned downtime doesn’t just slow operations — it impacts your margins, delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.
Yet, top-performing companies are taking a different approach: they don’t just react to breakdowns — they prevent them. What if YOU could anticipate issues before they happen and ensure continuous production?
From cutting to continuous production
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for Industrial directors, Production managers, Maintenance leaders, Continuous improvement teams.
What you will learn
- The hidden cost of production stoppages
- Key strategies to anticipate and prevent disruptions
- How data and connected technologies enable smarter maintenance
- Real-world insights from manufacturers improving uptime and performance.
Expect actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.*
Agenda
During this webinar, we will cover:
- The operational and financial risks of in house or uncertified maintenance
- The true cost of downtime
- The strategic importance of maintenance contracts in manufacturing
- How Empower Fashion helps manufacturers secure uptime and control risk
Speaker details

David Fowkes, Contracts Services Director, Lectra
David Fowkes is the Contracts Services Director at Lectra, a leading technology company providing integrated software, hardware, and services to industries working with soft materials, including fashion, automotive, and furniture. With over 40 years of experience in the CAD/CAM industry, David has spent nearly two decades at Lectra helping companies adopt innovative technologies that transform how they design, develop, and manufacture products.
David specializes in supporting organizations through digital transformation, enabling faster, more efficient, and more sustainable production processes.