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Computer Breakdowns Cost More Than You Think

Computer Breakdowns Cost More Than You Think

There’s nothing worse than production grinding to halt because of a problem with your computer system. Finding a fix takes time and money – but the real cost is the resulting business disruption. Your operation might be held up for an hour or for a day. It will hit your bottom line and you could also lose customers as a result of the failure. In this post, we’ll take a look at the types of cost you are likely to incur and how you can avoid them.

 

Repair costs

Whether it’s one computer or your whole system that goes down, the faulty item will need to be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible. This will usually involve costs for labour, parts and possibly shipping, and if it happens often, the bill can add up to quite substantial sums. The best way to avoid this is by keeping up with regular maintenance. It can also be minimised by choosing devices that are fit for purpose. For example, investing in rugged equipment for use on the factory floor or out in the field will ensure fewer breakdowns and lower repair costs. Because rugged equipment is so much more reliable than consumer equipment, you will probably find that even though it’s more expensive to buy it will have a lower cost of ownership over the device lifetime.

 

To be certain that regular maintenance is kept up and that the cost is predictable, we would suggest taking out a service agreement with your IT supplier. An ongoing, budgeted for expense is far preferable to the unpredictable and sudden outlays that computer breakdowns can incur.

 

Business disruption

This is sometimes thought of as an invisible cost as it’s not always entirely clear how much short-term disruption of business actually adds up to in terms of money. However, this doesn’t mean that you can afford to ignore it. If the IT failure is in the area of logistics or customer service, even a short pause activity can have a knock-on effect. If a computer breakdown impacts your client’s business, it can be disastrous for the longer-term relationship with that client.

 

The best way to make sure you don’t lay your business open to such potentially disastrous consequences is to invest in IT equipment is designed to be rugged in the sort of operating environment in which you are working. Buying reliable kit will save you far more money in the long run than if you buy the cheapest consumer devices.

 

Lost operator hours

If your IT system is out of commission, then so are you operators. However, even though they might not be able to do their job, you will still be paying them. If the outage is for number of days this represents an expensive outlay. If there are frequent breakdowns and stoppages, you may find that you lose skilled operators to your competitors. Workplace morale will plummet in this situation and production may consequently fall.

 

The conclusion is that it makes sense to buy the most robust computing equipment possible to ensure that your bottom line doesn’t suffer with these spiralling costs.

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