How Fabrico Transformed Production Management for a Multiplant Manufacturer

A mid-sized manufacturing company with three distinct production facilities embarked on a journey to digitalize its operations. With varying production processes and challenges unique to each plant, the company sought a robust software solution to streamline machine maintenance and enhance overall equipment efficiency (OEE). While exploring comprehensive software options, the company ultimately chose Fabrico due to its user-friendly interface, rapid adoption by technicians, and immediate operational benefits.

Challenges

Before Fabrico, the company faced several challenges:

• Maintenance schedules were managed manually, leading to delays and errors.

• Technicians struggled with incomplete or inaccessible repair histories.

• Monitoring overall equipment efficiency was inconsistent and time-consuming.

• Notifications for maintenance tasks were often missed, impacting productivity.

The leadership team aimed to address these pain points by implementing a digital solution that could:

1. Standardize maintenance workflows across all plants.

2. Provide actionable insights to improve OEE.

3. Be easy for technicians to adopt and use effectively.

The Solution: Why Fabrico?

Although the company initially considered larger, more complex software systems, they selected Fabrico for several reasons:

1. User-Friendly Design: Fabrico’s intuitive interface allowed technicians to quickly navigate and perform tasks without extensive training.

2. Rapid Learning Curve: Within days of implementation, technicians were confident using the software, and their enthusiasm grew as they saw immediate results.

3. Time-Saving Features: Fabrico streamlined maintenance scheduling, enabled easy access to detailed repair histories, and automated task notifications, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

4. Motivated Workforce: The software’s smart notifications and clear task management system empowered technicians by simplifying their daily routines and showing tangible benefits, such as faster repairs and better communication.

Implementation

The company adopted a phased rollout strategy to ensure a smooth transition:

1. Trial Period: The software was implemented in one factory for an initial three-month trial period. During this time, the company closely monitored its impact on maintenance efficiency and technician adoption.

2. Scaling Up: Encouraged by the positive results, the company introduced Fabrico to a second plant after the trial. The onboarding process was seamless, thanks to lessons learned during the first implementation.

3. Full Deployment: Within a few months, all three production facilities were successfully using Fabrico. Technicians across the plants reported consistent improvements in their workflows and reduced frustration with maintenance tasks.

Results

The implementation of Fabrico brought significant benefits:

• Increased Maintenance Efficiency: The time required for routine maintenance tasks decreased by 30%, and unplanned downtime was reduced by 25%.

• Enhanced OEE: The company gained real-time insights into equipment performance, allowing for proactive decision-making.

• Improved Technician Satisfaction: Technicians appreciated the software’s simplicity and its ability to provide clear, actionable information.

• Scalability: Fabrico proved effective across diverse production processes in three separate plants, demonstrating its adaptability to varying operational needs.

By choosing Fabrico, the company successfully digitalized its production maintenance processes, achieving significant time savings, higher efficiency, and improved workforce motivation. Fabrico’s ease of use and rapid results made it the ideal solution for a company looking to modernize operations without overcomplicating processes. Today, Fabrico is an integral part of the company’s strategy to maintain high performance across all its production facilities.