Industry

Lectra

Date

November 21, 2023

Product resources

How to achieve high uptime in the current climate of uncertainty

Today’s business environment is unpredictable and fast-moving. To remain competitive, manufacturers must navigate multiple unknowns, like economic uncertainty, inflation and supply chain instability. Even in the face of these challenges, you need to satisfy customer requirements and dependably fulfill orders no matter what the volume. To do so, you need a reliable manufacturing base and optimized production environment.

Unplanned downtime costs more than ever

Production slowdowns and stoppages add up quickly in this challenging context.

Unplanned downtime and lost productivity can run up significant costs until the problem is resolved. In fact, according to a study, unplanned downtime costs manufacturers 50% more today than it did in the period 2019–20, due to skyrocketing inflation and higher-capacity production.
The same study estimates that for an average manufacturing facility in the industries surveyed, in two years’ time the cost of total losses to downtime has increased 65% to $129 million a year.

Did you know?

Downtime costs

One hour of downtime costs more than $2 million an hour in the automotive industry.

Compounding factors

Inflation and supply chain disruption are compounding factors driving up the cost of downtime.

Overall cost

Although manufacturers encounter fewer incidents, the overall cost of downtime is rising sharply

The role of predictive and proactive maintenance

Over time, machinery becomes prone to wear and tear that can cause machine breakdowns, unplanned downtime and lost productivity. These consequences can result in costly setbacks and delayed delivery. A growing number of companies are turning to a strategy of predictive maintenance to minimize downtime without the drawbacks of excess maintenance. Predictive and proactive maintenance services minimize the risk of unplanned downtime, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your business priorities.

Achieve your production targets with Lectra services

With a Lectra service contract, you can reduce unplanned downtime and mean time between failures using sophisticated predictive maintenance services. Lectra’s complete service coverage plan maximizes uptime by preventing machinery malfunction and remotely conducting 80% of maintenance operations. Remote assistance from Lectra solutions experts allows you to spend less time waiting for field visits and more time in production.

Ready to connect

Since 2007, the full range of Lectra cutting room equipment comes ready to connect to our Customer Care experts. Online equipment connection enables rapid remote resolution of the majority of subscriber queries. Embedded sensors and counters allow Lectra technicians to monitor proper equipment functioning on a continual basis, minimizing the risk of production downtime.

Benefits of a Lectra service contract in the cutting room

Maintain your cutting line efficiency

Service contract coverage can protect the performance of production lines to minimize the risk of malfunction and stoppages. Regular maintenance and the planned replacement of parts can prevent excessive wear. Rapid response time enabled by remote diagnostics and issue resolution help to sustain quality and performance levels.

Fix glitches before they interrupt production

To monitor issues unrelated to worn parts and consumables, Lectra cutting room equipment also comes with built-in monitoring to detect issues. Predictive maintenance resolves technical glitches and mishaps remotely before they interrupt production.

Speak to technical experts when you need to

Lectra service contract subscribers receive individualized follow-up and monthly reports from Lectra Expertise center for informed decision-making and optimal production planning. They also benefit from priority access to a regional Expertise center for a fast, reliable remote diagnosis and the shortest possible time to repair.

Contain the cost of maintenance and repairs

A proactive maintenance strategy prevents downtime while controlling maintenance costs. Lectra service contracts offer the advantage of limiting expenses through scheduled parts replacement, set prices and scheduled operations. In instances where remote intervention does not resolve technical issues, field technician visits inclusive of parts and labor are covered by the terms of the contract.

Make the most of your Lectra solutions

Lectra Knowledge Services help customers get the most out of their equipment and software. A dedicated learning path offers digital resources and face-to-face training aimed at reaching operational independence. Lectra Service Contract subscribers also benefit from access to the online Lectra Knowledge Center, which boosts productivity through user onboarding and skill building.

LECTRA’S GOT YOU COVERED

Lectra assists customers with a range of services that can be combined to suit individual needs. From Lectra’s worldwide locations all the way to customer production sites, Lectra delivers five keys to customer success: