Unique operating environment
The IFS Ultimo EAM solution was already successfully used by its sister factory in Belgium. Ultimo's high level of customizability made it a good fit for Rockfon’s unique operating environment.
One of the challenges Rockfon wanted to overcome with Enterpise Asset Management was the need for more data over assets.
Modernizing manufacturing
Introducing IFS Ultimo eliminated a lot of the challenges Rockfon faced.
In the past all the maintenance tasks were written down on paper. The platform changed this radically. Critical data is now instantly available in digital form, making it easy to track each piece of equipment and the maintenance tasks relating to it.
IFS Ultimo has also helped Rockfon improve the way it tracks assets. Engineers can easily monitor the maintenance status and other information relating to the dies in real time.
Simplifying communication
The maintenance team works in three shifts, which used to make efficient management challenging as supervisors didn’t always have time to speak to each employee before their shift. With IFS Ultimo, this is no longer a problem. Supervisors can plan jobs in advance and send them directly to the workers’ iPads so that everyone knows what they need to do at the start of their shift.
Switching to IFS Ultimo has also simplified communication. The reliance on paper-based processes opened up room for human errors, resulting in jobs being missed. Now, all workers can access real-time information.
Shared responsibility
The self-service function in IFS Ultimo has also contributed to the safety culture. Before, some maintenance issues were noted but not passed on to the maintenance team and never actioned. Now, everyone can submit a maintenance request when they notice a potential problem. As a result, jobs no longer get missed, the equipment is in better condition, and all issues are fixed straight away.
Extensive mobile working features
Introducing new efficiency and functionality to the factory floor was also high on the agenda for Rockfon. With IFS Ultimo’s extensive mobile working features, technicians can now access essential information about the assets on the go and record their tasks on their iPads without returning to the office.
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