As Europe's leading MRO specialist, we offer Rubix INSITE™, a smart solution for managing spare parts and consumables right where they are needed: on the production floor. INSITE is Rubix’s branch right at the heart of our customers’ production facilities and offers uninterrupted access to the collective know-how and technical expertise of 8,500 Rubix employees across Europe.
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Rubix uses this knowledge to optimise stock levels, ensuring that only what is actually needed is kept in stock, and we find more cost-effective, high-quality alternatives to OEM parts. Furthermore, we ensure the correct stock levels within the production process. This approach brings many benefits for industrial production in the context of lean production, MRO optimisation and smart maintenance.
Minimised response times in the event of faults
If the optimum stock levels are available in the immediate vicinity of production, service staff can act immediately, thereby generating crucial benefits:
- no need to go to the central warehouse
- faster repairs
- reduced downtime
Minutes can make all the difference, particularly in the case of plants operating at full capacity.
Higher plant availability
The immediate availability of critical components ensures that unplanned breakdowns can be rectified more quickly, which in turn has a positive effect:
- higher OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- more stable production processes
- fewer production stoppages
More efficient workflows for maintenance teams
Technicians often waste a lot of time searching for spare parts, navigating warehouse layouts and coordinating with colleagues. When spare parts are organised directly within the production area, this saves time and effort:
- search times are reduced
- maintenance visits are carried out in a more structured manner
- repairs can be completed more quickly
Support for lean production principles
Point-of-use stock is a typical tool used in lean manufacturing, which serves the following purposes:
- reducing waste (time, journeys, processes)
- better organisation of maintenance
- clearly defined spare parts locations
Transparency regarding spare parts usage
If spare parts are organised in close proximity to the machinery, their usage becomes more transparent. This enables various optimisations:
- better planning of spare parts stocks
- analysis of typical wear parts
- more targeted maintenance strategies
