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Case Study

Enhancing Customer Satisfaction for a Leading Flavor and Fragrance Company

A flavor and fragrance company faced unplanned downtime, disorganised case tracking and no central troubleshooting knowledge. iSERV added remote monitoring, predictive KPIs, service management and a knowledge portal.

Engagement at a glance
Client
Flavor and fragrance manufacturer
Industry
Specialty chemicals and ingredients
Solution
ITHENA Smart Service (iSERV)
Scope
Remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, service management, knowledge portal
Headline result
34% more uptime
Opportunity for impact

Three numbers the plant moved.

Results after iSERV connected the client's critical equipment.

34%

Increase in uptime

KPI prediction for critical equipment cut unplanned stops.

30%

Quicker resolutions

Organised case tracking and a digital knowledge base sped up fixes.

25%

Boost in customer satisfaction

Fewer stoppages meant more reliable supply to customers.

About the client

Meet the organization and understand the context behind the transformation.

A leading company in the creation and production of high-quality flavors and fragrances. It offers innovative, customizable solutions using natural and synthetic ingredients to create unique sensory experiences. To overcome challenges like unplanned downtime, inefficient task management, and a lack of real-time performance tracking, the company implemented ITHENA's iSERV Smart Service Solution. With features like predictive maintenance, remote tracking, and a centralized knowledge portal, the company achieved improved equipment reliability, faster issue resolution, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

In their words
ITHENA’s iSERV solution has revolutionized how we monitor and manage critical equipment. The predictive maintenance capabilities and real-time tracking have minimized downtime, while the centralized knowledge portal has empowered our teams to troubleshoot efficiently. This partnership has been instrumental in improving system reliability and ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.
Key challenges faced

Downtime nobody saw coming.

Critical equipment was not monitored remotely and troubleshooting knowledge was not written down anywhere central.

  • Absence of remote tracking limited the ability to monitor system performance
  • Lack of KPI prediction for critical equipment led to higher levels of unplanned downtime
  • Disorganized case tracking and task management processes
  • Absence of a centralized digital knowledge base for troubleshooting
Our solution

How ITHENA closed the gaps.

ITHENA’s Smart Service (iSERV) solution empowered the client by:

Performance Monitoring

Connected assets, tracked real-time KPIs, and provided remote tracking through persona-based dashboards

Predictive Maintenance

Streamlined logbook digitization, automated inspections, and introduced scheduled maintenance to ensure system reliability and uptime

Service Management

Integrated ticketing, optimized technician allocation, and leveraged AR/VR tools for remote collaboration to resolve issues faster

Knowledge Portal

Created a centralized hub with training materials, how-to guides, and self-service resources

Inside the console

Downtime predicted, not discovered.

An illustrative iSERV view: equipment risk is forecast days ahead, so maintenance lands in a planned window instead of a breakdown.

iserv.ithena.app/assets/blending
siSERV AssetsPredictCasesKnowledge 3 OP
Predict/Blending and filling/Next 14 days
Predicted equipment health, next 14 days1 unit below limit
RISK LIMIT Day 1Day 7Day 14
Filler uptime forecastMixer risk scoreHomogeniser vibrationPredicted risk, maintenance booked
KPI forecasts for critical blending equipment · 09:41:07
Since iSERV went liveLive
34%Uptime, up
30%Quicker resolutions
25%Customer satisfaction, up
96Critical assets forecast
How cases were resolved, share
Knowledge base36%
Remote support25%
Planned visit21%
Field visit12%
Escalation6%
Case tracker3 open
Mixer M-4 forecast to breach risk limit on day 95m
Maintenance booked for day 7 shutdown window5m
Filler nozzle case closed using the troubleshooting guide44m
Spare agitator seal low in stock1h
Customer order shipped on schedule2h

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

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