Improving Manufacturing Competitiveness
Manufacturing is one of the most asset intensive industries. Profitability depends on producing goods at the lowest cost which requires that all asset usage is optimized with minimal unplanned downtime or emergency repairs. From small motors to predictive technology sensing equipment, manufacturing facility managers must be organized, know the maintenance history of each asset and plan inspections and preventive maintenance accordingly.
Achieving Better Asset and Maintenance Management for Manufacturing
A big part of manufacturing maintenance planning is knowing all the details of a given piece of equipment including; a description, age, location, condition, cost, vendor information, contracts, and a complete maintenance history. Manufactures using an EAM-CMMS software solution can have all this information at their fingertips. In addition to information knowledge, EAM-CMMS software automates the work order life cycle, reducing paper flow so that maintenance staff may focus on core maintenance activities. This combination of efficiency and knowledge keeps labor costs to a minimum while ensuring assets can be utilized to their fullest capacity.
Common Manufacturing Assets
Manufacturing asset and maintenance managers can set up inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintenance schedules for assets and activities such as:
- Small Motors
- Power Generators
- Belts
- Robotic Inspection and Repair
- Vibration Analysis
- Plumbing and Piping
- HVAC
- Safety Equipment Inspections
- Electrical Panels
- Boilers
- Chillers
- Lighting
- Infra-red Thermography
- Industrial Waste Handling
- Capital Budget Analysis
- Recycling Equipment