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Case Study

Optimizing Performance and Service Efficiency for a Global Automation Provider

A global automation provider for food processing and packaging had weak performance monitoring, little remote support and a disorganised ticketing system. iSERV added monitoring, preventive maintenance, service management and a knowledge portal.

Engagement at a glance
Client
Global automation provider for food processing, meat and packaging
Industry
Industrial automation
Solution
ITHENA Smart Service (iSERV)
Scope
Performance monitoring, preventive maintenance, service management, knowledge portal
Headline result
34% higher customer satisfaction
Opportunity for impact

Three numbers service moved.

Results after iSERV became the client's service platform.

25%

Reduction in maintenance cost

Preventive maintenance cut unplanned repairs.

34%

Rise in customer satisfaction

Organised ticketing and remote support got customers answers faster.

21%

Improvement in equipment performance

Live performance monitoring kept equipment running as intended.

About the client

Meet the organization and understand the context behind the transformation.

A global provider of automation and technology solutions for the food processing, meat, and packaging industries. Known for its commitment to innovation and operational excellence, the company faced challenges such as inefficient performance monitoring, limited remote support, and a disorganized ticketing system. By implementing ITHENA’s iSERV Smart Service Solution, the client transformed its service management processes, enhanced equipment performance, and empowered its workforce with advanced tools and capabilities.

In their words
ITHENA's iSERV solution has been a game-changer for us. The real-time performance monitoring, AI-powered maintenance, and enhanced service management have significantly improved our operational efficiency. Our team is now empowered with the right tools, and we've seen measurable improvements in equipment performance and customer satisfaction. We are now better equipped to meet the challenges of our industry.

– Vice President, Manufacturing Operations
Key challenges faced

Remote customers, limited support.

Monitoring was weak, remote support was limited and tickets were disorganised.

  • Lack of effective performance monitoring
  • Insufficient remote support capabilities
  • Limited workforce empowerment and efficiency
  • Inefficient and disorganized ticketing system
Our solution

How ITHENA closed the gaps.

ITHENA’s iSERV solution empowered the client with:

Performance Monitoring

Enabled real-time visibility into KPIs like OEE, MTTR, and MTBF to optimize operational performance

Preventive Maintenance

Enabled AI/ML-powered solution to automate data collection and schedule maintenance

Service Management

Integrated PLC and HMI connectivity for remote troubleshooting, support management, and simplified ticket creation, enhancing routing and overall ticket management efficiency

Knowledge Portal

Provided access to a knowledge portal for self-service troubleshooting of common errors

Inside the console

Service that sees the line first.

An illustrative iSERV view: signals from automation lines at customer plants open tickets, and most are solved remotely.

iserv.ithena.app/service/customer-lines
siSERV ServiceTicketsKnowledgeReports 3 OP
Service/Customer lines/Last 24 hours
Food processing line signals at customer sites2 alerts flagged
ALERT THRESHOLD 00:0012:0023:00
Conveyor motor currentLine throughputWashdown temperatureAlert, ticket opened
Automation lines at customer plants connected · 09:41:07
Since iSERV went liveLive
34%Customer satisfaction, up
25%Maintenance cost, down
21%Equipment performance, up
310Customer lines monitored
Tickets resolved by, share
Remote support37%
Knowledge portal26%
Preventive visit20%
Field visit12%
Escalation5%
Ticket queue4 open
Conveyor motor current high at customer line 149m
Remote session cleared a sensor fault28m
Preventive maintenance due on slicer line 61h
Customer closed a ticket from the knowledge portal2h
Technician empowered with full machine history3h

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

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