Purpose
Increasing machine availability, implementing planning and monitoring of maintenance activities, and improving overall maintenance management.
A family-owned company and a leader in the meat processing industry.
The business specializes in poultry farming, slaughtering, cutting, and processing, combining long-standing expertise with state-of-the-art technological solutions.
Thanks to decades of knowledge and the commitment of its workforce, the company runs comprehensive production processes with a strong focus on quality, food safety, and compliance with European standards.
Challenges
- Paper-based documentation
- Limited availability of the maintenance team during implementation
- Small maintenance department team
- Unstable internet connectivity within the plant premises
- Customized production machinery and equipment – no option to rely on standardized supplier catalogs
Solutions
- Transition from paper-based to fully digital documentation
- Mobile task management for maintenance technicians
- Replacing phone-based communication with a digital application accessible to a broad group of employees
- Evaluation of IT infrastructure and enhancement of network coverage
- Expanding the implementation team by engaging an additional resource for data entry and documentation standardization
- CMMS implementation designated as a top strategic priority, with full involvement of department managers in supporting the project
Tools Employed
- Kanban – spare parts management and inventory control
- 5S – standardization of naming for machines, documents, and shelving systems
- Competency Matrix
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) training