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 In the highly capital-intensive paper and pulp industry,
equipment has to be fully utilized on a 24-hour basis to obtain a sufficient
return on investment. This makes the industry sensitive to fluctuations in
demand and adequate profit margins are vital to provide the investment
necessary to remain competitive.
As in other industries, equipment can often be
unreliable, unpredictable and prone to breakdowns. This can result in a
costly loss of production, involving scheduling employees, parts and tools
to get production running again. The required resources may not be readily
available, which results in delays, further expense and unnecessary
inconvenience.
Equipment down time can interrupt production schedules in mill facilities to
a point where the best integration with sales systems and the most
sophisticated supply chain planning become superfluous. Plant maintenance
can even consume as much as 10 percent of operational expenditure in paper
and pulp environments.
Management therefore needs to look closely at asset management in the drive
to add value to the production process and minimize the chance of unexpected
breakdown.
Using IMPACTxp to improve maintenance practices can
provide mill managers with one of the best opportunities for a fast return
on investment.
IMPACTxp provides tools to schedule predictive maintenance, preventive
maintenance and full plant shutdowns. Multi-site capabilities provide
opportunities to rationalise equipment and spare part usage while budget and
cost controls give managers the tools to monitor performance.
Integration with core business and financial systems ensures that IMPACTxp
fits seamlessly into your mill operations and our skilled engineers and
consultants will use the flexibility of IMPACTxp to meet your exact needs.
Paper and pulp companies like yours are using IMPACTxp to:
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Reduce breakdowns |
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Predict maintenance requirements |
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Plan shutdowns effectively |
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Reduce inventory costs |
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Increase equipment availability |
Key features for mills
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Work order scheduling |
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Predictive maintenance |
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Preventive maintenance |
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Shutdown planning |
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Stock control |
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Purchase order management |
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Management reports |
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Financial integration with ERP systems |
Integration with ERP and financial systems ensures that
IMPACTxp fits seamlessly into your mill operations. Our skilled
engineers will use the flexibility of IMPACTxp to meet your exact needs.
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If you would like more information about what benefits
our solution can bring to your business please contact your
regional office.
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