Ranking damage counts alone can put the busiest containers first. Show usage from the same period beside each damage count.
Choosing a denominator
If cycles are recorded, divide damage by cycles. Washes or deliveries can be used if cycles are unavailable; keep the chosen denominator consistent across periods.
What the rate reveals. Containers with few cycles and more damage become review candidates.
A heavily used container with little damage may have a lower rate.
Comparing the same model across routes shows where rates differ, not why.
What distorts a ranking
One repair can swing the rate for a new container with few cycles. Show the denominator and group low-use containers separately; do not set a universal minimum.
Linking repair records
Compare repairs by date and part for high-rate containers. A repeat is a question for review, not by itself a scrap or maintenance decision.
A container can be both busy and damaged; the usage denominator makes that distinction visible.
Using the rate in fleet decisions
Use the rate as an input to renewal review; authorized staff should consider cost, age, fault type and usage context together.
Choosing a period. Document the period and use the same definition over time. Short windows may include few events; long ones can include old repairs and fleet changes.
