CMMS solutions for large engine manufacturers help production lines run smoothly by reducing downtime, improving maintenance efficiency, and streamlining asset management. These solutions are designed specifically for complex manufacturing environments where moving heavy machinery and oversized parts must be carefully coordinated to maintain productivity and safety.
Customer Challenge: Our customer is a large engine manufacturing facility. During the production process, there is limited time to move heavy machinery and oversized components within the plant. eWorkOrders was approached to develop a work order solution for moving components with tuggers and forklifts that would prevent downtime on the production line. Vehicles are only permitted to move during specific safe time intervals, and work orders must be assigned to drivers using tablets with eWorkOrders’ mobile maintenance software.
Successful Solution: eWorkOrders built a custom work order queue prioritizing tasks and tracking the aging of each work order assigned to drivers. This ensures all tasks are completed on time and do not become stale. Color-coded alerts provide visual warnings to drivers as work orders age. The system also integrates a schedule that allows vehicle movement only during designated “safe time” intervals, maintaining compliance with operational safety procedures.
By implementing this CMMS solution, the large engine manufacturer was able to:
- Reduce production line downtime through better scheduling of maintenance and component movement.
- Track every work order in real time, improving operational visibility and accountability.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations for moving heavy machinery.
- Empower drivers with tablet access to mobile work orders, making communication seamless.
Overall, this CMMS implementation demonstrates how eWorkOrders helps large engine manufacturers optimize production line efficiency, improve asset management, and reduce operational risks.
