The Challenge/Problem:
A leading Chemical Manufacturing facility faced challenges in maintaining a best-in-class lubrication program, relying heavily on the expertise of skilled employees rather than standardized processes. This dependency posed risks of inconsistency and potential equipment failures, especially with staff turnover, which could lead to costly downtime—potentially millions per day if a critical line or plant shut down.
Why They Chose Redlist:
The Chemical Manufacturing Company selected Redlist for its intuitive, GPS-like lubrication management solution, which required minimal training and ensured accuracy in lubrication tasks. The ability to integrate with existing tablets (iOS/Android) and the software’s proof-of-presence feature stood out as key differentiators, aligning with their goal to enhance reliability without extensive onboarding.
Solution/Implementation:
Redlist provided a mobile app-based platform for automated lubrication rounds, offering real-time task guidance and asset tracking. Implementation options included self-setup or a week-long on-site configuration by Redlist’s team, involving equipment tagging, route auditing, and task integration, tailored to the company’s 2,500 lubrication points.
Approach/Action Taken:
Redlist’s team collaborated with the company’s reliability expert, to demonstrate the software via a recorded demo. The company reviewed the solution with their plant manager and purchasing team to finalize implementation details.
Results/Impact:
Prevented potential downtime costs exceeding $1M per incident.
Enhanced operational consistency by standardizing lubrication processes.
Reduced reliance on individual expertise, mitigating risks from staff turnover.
Conclusion:
Redlist’s simple, scalable solution empowered this company to maintain reliability and avoid costly failures. Its ease of use and robust features make it an ideal choice for chemical manufacturers seeking to standardize operations and protect against downtime.
