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Case Study

Driving Innovation and Efficiency for a Leading Refrigeration Manufacturer with iSERV

A commercial refrigeration manufacturer could not track inventory or cooler temperatures in real time across its network. iSERV connected the coolers with sensors, analytics and cloud dashboards.

Engagement at a glance
Client
Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer
Industry
Refrigeration equipment
Solution
ITHENA Smart Service (iSERV)
Scope
Cooler monitoring, network management, analytics and ML, persona dashboards
Headline result
37% boost in service excellence
Opportunity for impact

Three numbers the cooler network moved.

Results after iSERV connected the client's refrigeration fleet.

37%

Boost in service excellence

Live temperature and performance data let service act before coolers failed.

20%

Improvement in product lifecycle

Condition data and analytics extended the working life of equipment.

27%

Enhancement in energy management

Network-wide monitoring highlighted where coolers were wasting energy.

About the client

Meet the organization and understand the context behind the transformation.

A leading commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer, delivering innovative and sustainable refrigeration solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients. Facing challenges such as real-time inventory tracking, inefficient cooler management, and a lack of advanced analytics, the company partnered with ITHENA to implement the iSERV Smart Service Solution. With connected sensors, advanced analytics, and cloud-based dashboards, the company transformed its operations, achieving improved energy management, enhanced product quality, and exceptional service delivery.

In their words
ITHENA’s iSERV solution revolutionized our approach to refrigeration management. With real-time tracking, advanced analytics, and cloud-based dashboards, we’ve significantly enhanced energy efficiency, improved product quality, and streamlined our global cooler network operations. This partnership has empowered us to deliver better service and exceed customer expectations.

Director, Operations
Key challenges faced

A cooler network nobody could see.

Inventory, temperatures and cooler performance were not tracked in real time.

  • Inability to track inventory in real-time
  • Lack of effective cooler and freezer temperature monitoring
  • Inefficient cooler network management
  • Lack of integrated advanced analytics and machine learning
  • Absence of cloud-based reporting and visualization capabilities
Our solution

How ITHENA closed the gaps.

ITHENA’s iSERV solution empowered the client with:

Performance Monitoring

Connected coolers and freezers with sensors to track inventory, monitor energy efficiency, and prevent ice cream meltdowns

Global Cooler Network Management

Managed 1 million branded beverage coolers worldwide to balance supply and demand

Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

Integrated advanced analytics/ML to view customer insights and device performance data

Persona-based Dashboards

Provided cloud application software to display dashboards, generate reports, and send alerts and notifications

Inside the console

Every cooler, watched.

An illustrative iSERV view: temperature excursions alert service automatically, while energy draw is tracked across the cooler network.

iserv.ithena.app/fleet/cooler-network
siSERV FleetServiceEnergyReports 3 OP
Fleet/Cooler network/Last 24 hours
Cooler temperature and energy draw, last 24 hours2 excursions flagged
TEMPERATURE LIMIT 00:0012:0023:00
Cabinet temperatureEnergy drawDoor openingsExcursion, service alerted
Monitoring 2,140 connected coolers · 09:41:07
Since iSERV went liveLive
37%Service excellence, up
27%Better energy management
20%Longer product lifecycle
2,140Coolers connected
Service calls by cause, this month
Temperature drift33%
Door seal22%
Compressor18%
Defrost cycle15%
Other12%
Network alerts3 open
Store 1187 cooler above limit, technician alerted6m
Energy draw rising on 14 units, defrost schedule review24m
Door seal replaced at store 902, temperature stable58m
Predictive model updated with last month’s data2h
Energy report sent to regional managers4h

Illustrative view. Unit names, counts, shares and activity are examples; the headline results are the client's.

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