With Rubix INSITE™, we, as Europe’s leading MRO specialist, offer an intelligent solution for managing spare parts and consumables directly where they are needed – in production. INSITE acts as Rubix’s on-site presence at the heart of our customers’ production operations, providing direct access to our combined know-how and technical expertise.
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Drawing on this comprehensive expertise, Rubix helps companies to optimise their stock levels in a targeted manner. The aim is to ensure that only the components that are actually required are kept in stock, whilst identifying more cost-effective, high-quality alternatives to OEM parts and ensuring availability in line with production requirements. In collaboration with the maintenance department, the on-site INSITE service delivers a wide range of benefits.
Higher plant availability
The maintenance department is aware of the condition of the machinery and the typical causes of breakdowns, whilst spare parts management has an overview of availability, procurement and stock levels. By sharing this information, critical spare parts can be stocked in a targeted manner. This results in the following benefits:
- shorter repair times
- fewer unplanned stoppages
- greater production reliability
Faster fault resolution
When spare parts management and maintenance work together, maintenance teams can access the required components immediately in the event of a fault, resulting in production-related benefits:
- reduced MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
- a quicker resumption of production
- lower downtime costs
Better planning of maintenance measures
The maintenance department often plans maintenance work on the basis of maintenance intervals, condition data and past experience. If this information is shared with the spare parts supply department at an early stage, the required components can be procured or made available in good time. This results in the following benefits:
- fewer emergency orders
- lower express delivery charges
- more reliable maintenance planning
Optimised spare parts stock
Many companies either stock too many spare parts or the wrong ones. By working together, both departments can jointly define:
- which parts are critical to production
- which components are prone to failure
- which parts have long lead times
This leads to:
- less capital tied up in stock
- greater availability of critical parts
Transparency regarding the machinery fleet
This collaboration provides a better data foundation regarding failure rates, component lifespans and spare parts consumption. This information helps to optimise machinery, processes and procurement in the long term.
