In a fast-paced manufacturing environment where every minute of downtime has a measurable cost, the customer’s reactive approach to plant maintenance proved unsustainable. Short-term fixes and inconsistent repair strategies not only escalated downtime but also undermined capacity management. With technician shortages compounding the issue, the traditional maintenance model led to:
Ashling Partners introduced the Maintenance Control Center, powered by Celonis, as a comprehensive answer to these challenges. This innovative application is an integral part of our core manufacturing command center and is built on Ashling’s lean analytical framework. Key elements of the solution included:
The implementation of the Maintenance Control Center led to transformative outcomes:
These improvements not only bolstered revenue and productivity but also enhanced product quality and vendor accountability—ultimately positioning the client for sustainable, long-term growth.
As manufacturers continue to navigate the digital transformation landscape, integrating real-time monitoring with predictive analytics is essential. Ashling Partners recommends that organizations:
This case study underscores how a strategic pivot from reactive maintenance to a proactive, predictive model can fundamentally enhance operational efficiency. The Maintenance Control Center is not just a tool—it’s a platform for leaders in operations and finance to drive measurable improvements and secure a competitive edge in today’s fast-evolving manufacturing environment.
Enhance productivity, increase capacity and reduce maintenance costs with the Maintenance Control Center, powered by Celonis. Offering a comprehensive, system-agnostic solution designed for any industry that relies on machinery for production, it uses real-time data and analytics to monitor and control manufacturing processes. Get event and value-based monitoring of plant floor machine operations, alerts for line stoppages or break-fix activities, and predictive analytics to forecast maintenance needs and preempt critical incidents.