CMMS/Asset Management Software

IFS Ultimo's advanced asset and maintenance management technology proves instrumental in Orkla's digital transformation

New software implementation enables precision handling of KPIs and budgets, plus autonomous support functions

IFS Ultimo’sEnterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform has been selected by Orkla to manage activities for projectsatits site inFilipstadSweden. The facilitycurrently uses the cloud-based software solutionto ensure that administrative assignments and maintenance tasksat the site are carried out efficiently and effectively.Further functions of the software will be rolled out to other departments within the organisationat a later date.

   

As one of the leading operators of brands and concept solutions for supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries and catering, Orkla has 15 production facilities in Sweden. These are mainly focused onfood and hygiene products.The company has set the objective of contributing towards resolving global health andenvironmental challenges, through developing healthier food products, reducing food waste, curbing greenhouse gas emissions and launching products that contribute to a circular economy.Itneeded a new software solution to match suchambitions, having relied on the same computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for 25 years.

Our old CMMS system was unable to keep up with the organisation's evolving requirements, as we looked to achieve full-scale digital transformation at ourFilipstadsite,” explained Jack Delang, Process Improvement Manager at Orkla.We were experiencing unexpected system breakdowns,which led to costly disruption.We needed a user-friendly platform to help us streamline maintenance projectsand help us grow as a company.

Orkla first heard about IFS Ultimo through jointpartner Good Solutions. Since partnering with Good Solutions, IFS Ultimo has been expanding further in the Nordic region, gaining greaterlocal knowledge of customers’ requirements there andproviding them with a local point of contact.

“IFS Ultimo has powerful features to manage preventive maintenance and maintenance plans andcan play a huge role in becoming a part ofManufacturing Operations ManagementAlongside this, in comparison to competitors, IFS Ultimo is better developed as a company, with great responsiveness, personal contact and reliable support. The potential with IFS Ultimo solution and their overall professional organisational approach werethe main reasons for our choice,” Orkla’sDelang added.

Featuring innovative technologies and functionalities, the software helps optimise maintenance management allowing the customer to have more control and structure over their assetsto gain greater understanding to empower decision-making and deliver results and to improve cost control.

Delang concluded: “We are up and running with Ultimo forone month now, almost effortlessly. We are impressed with the structure and responsiveness and all the flexible possibilities of changing the fundamental structure. This way, it can be applied in the best way to suit the organisation’s needsCustomer satisfaction from the project team hasbeen very high since thefirst discussions which is a big compliment to the IFS Ultimo team. I’m looking forward tothe upcoming period when we can start to apply new functions of IFS Ultimo to the maintenance department, and later on to the larger organisation that hasn’t had the possibility to use the software yet.

“We are thrilled that Orkla has chosen IFS Ultimo’s EAM platform for use in itsFilipstad site.By working with usOrkla is laying the foundation for achieving increased efficiency in project tasks, while alsolowering maintenance costs,” saidMarco Parnela, Business Development Manager at IFS Ultimo.This is just the start for Orkla.Implementing the software across other departments in the near future will lead toimproved cooperation between the operators and the maintenance department.

To find out more, visit www.ultimo.com.

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