Average time between system failures, indicating reliability and stability.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) measures average time between system or component failures, indicating reliability. Higher MTBF means more stable, reliable systems. MTBF is used for capacity planning, maintenance scheduling, and evaluating equipment reliability.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
MTBF indicates system reliability. Increasing MTBF through proactive maintenance and quality infrastructure reduces disruption and emergency support costs.
