High quality demands
In the factory in Schoten (B), Arteco produces coolants for engines. Arteco mixes base fluids, different additives and demineralised water into the desired coolant. This is then sent to buyers all around the globe in a highly concentrated form, where it is then mixed into the end product. The factory in Schoten does make the end product for the European market. Arteco mainly sells to the automotive industry.
No room for any deviations
Arteco is a small organization that has to meet the highest industry standards. Our customers set high quality demands and there is no room for deviations. An integrated CMMS system gives us the necessary guarantees. It helps us realize operational excellence, guarantee the continuity of our business and translate our company values into hard facts.
Working in the same environment without interfering.
One integrated management system means that different discipline can work on the same 'file' without hindering each other. More than that, it improves efficiency and effectivity and reduces the risk of errors. Every employee with a smartphone or tablet, for instance, can use the Ultimo GO app to report an incident from their workstation. The reports are automatically sent to the department Environment & Safety, which then analyses the report and defines measures that are then automatically included in a report.
In the system the reports are linked to the piece of equipment in question. The history that is built up that way can then be used for analyses about the state of a piece of equipment, for example, and any required maintenance or replacement. "The great thing is: everyone works in the same environment without interfering with each other's work."
Combined in one record
Work permits are directly linked to the right job record in Ultimo. The work permit is validated in the system so the mechanic doesn't have to walk back and forth between different departments. Safety information, E&M-related information and the historical data of a piece of equipment are combined in one record.
Continuous improvement
An integrated system is a great fit for a continuous improvement approach, according to Laurijssen. "Circumstances change constantly, so you have to stay on it. Fortunately, Ultimo works fast and the process of testing, changing and implementing runs smoothly." He has a few tips for organizations that are still at the start of system integrations: "Start with a revision of your internal audit procedures. That is a good point to start. The lines between departments fade because you all work in the same system. So it is important to agree on and record the roles and responsibilities."
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