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�ۿ۴�ý wins contract to support Inventory, Procurement, and Warehouse cost reduction for a Gold Mining company in North America

�ۿ۴�ý — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:14:57 +0000

Portsmouth, NH; July 05, 2020 – �ۿ۴�ý has been awarded a contract to identify parts and assets specifications, and classifications, to enable accurate spend, and thereby understand opportunities in – inventory, procurement and warehouse.

The client has mines in North, Central and South America, the client holds a significant share in gold, supplies across the globe with multiple mines.

The major challenge for the client is their supplier have been supplying the MRO parts with multi-year contracts, yet not been able to identify what make, model they are purchasing, barring just the generic part category e.g., a bearing, or a gasket, or a belt without specifications.

�ۿ۴�ý estimates that the company may have been purchasing items that would already be available in their warehouse, and from the data analysis, this percentage we believe will be higher than normally present. All the while the company was making ‘procurement and spend’ decisions basis the data they had, and during the engagement they discovered that ‘they do not know what they are buying’.

The approach to address this challenge is by working on that data in phases – by site, by category, which is critical for the success of the project. During the engagement we understood both from the data and the client that the origins of this challenge is due to – multiple formats, multiple systems, multiple bad actors, and acquisitions. This caused them to rethink their entire procurement strategy.

Also put forward an important question – ‘How is their risk with managed?’ The managed MRO Data offering includes – Data Enrichment, Classification, Real-time integration, and ongoing governance. The entire package is enabled with a combination of an online platform – Partlinq®, to automate workflow management – and a dedicated team of MRO Engineers, Data Catalogers, ERP Material master specialists.

“At �ۿ۴�ý, we aim to address two critical aspects for the company viz., Reduce risks and Reduce procurement costs. And to achieve this, we begin with delivering good quality data which is cleansed, classified, enriched, and by eliminating duplicates”, says Joseph Santosh – Head of Partnerships & Solutioning, �ۿ۴�ý.

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MRO Data Cleansing – Not Just A Spring Cleaning Event

�ۿ۴�ý — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:33:02 +0000

Manufacturing, repair and operations, or MRO maintenance is something which must be tackled on a regular basis, rather than left until things become unmanageable. However tight deadlines are, you must keep data files accurate and up-to-date at all times. Sadly, this is often not the case. Many companies seem to approach data cleansing as they do their spring cleaning – invariably leaving a few cobwebs behind. This is often true across the board, from master data management downwards. Be honest – when was the last time you had a good BOM scrub? Often, databases get unruly for the same reason conventional storage rooms do – there’s just too much junk accumulated. With MRO and BOM maintenance, archiving becomes essential, but that doesn’t mean “spent” files have to be kept in the same place as current, live projects. A good indexing system and compressed folders is what is required. Master data management, which covers a wide range of areas, can become overwhelming unless you regularly do a spot of spring cleaning. Companies go to great lengths to establish MDM databases, the aim being to streamline efficiency and reduce paperwork. However, once data is consigned to a virtual filing cabinet it’s easy to become sentimental. Files which, in paper form, would have been shredded get saved “just in case.” However, outdated and duplicate records can damage both your reputation and your pocket, with mail shots going to defunct addresses, and customers receiving multiple mailings on the same subject. We at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies offer a comprehensive range of MRO maintenance and data cleansing services, guaranteed to keep your virtual filing systems spring fresh all year round.

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System software for data cleansing – MRO maintenance as the airlines see it

�ۿ۴�ý — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:43:43 +0000

Modern airline fleets have long product lifecycles. However, the system software supporting MRO maintenance must be thoroughly up-to-date – people’s lives depend on it. The complexities of modern passenger and freight travel mean MRO has to be ruthlessly efficient. Specialized MRO maintenance software covers everything from automating servicing schedules to tracking and controlling components for new system designs. Timing is everything, and if outdated embedded firmware is being replaced, the last thing you want is for the project to drift off schedule. If that happens, you want to take corrective action as soon as possible. Linking airline management to component suppliers and maintenance repair shops is one way MRO data cleansing software tools are tackling this problem for carriers. The problem for many airlines – especially smaller ones – is that they feel overwhelmed with the complex MRO maintenance software they are expected to use. It takes a high degree of IT savvy to implement and manage an MRO data cleansing program for even a small freight handling company. For this reason, many operators are turning to companies offering specialised data cleansing services, such as us at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies. Far from increasing operating costs, outsourcing MRO maintenance slashes them, as the carrier no longer has to rely on an in-house IT department. We can also help with another problem – technical documentation. MRO tasks need to be performed quickly and accurately, yet aircraft mechanics spend up to 40% of their time looking up work instructions and flicking through manuals. Along with MRO data cleansing, we also offer a comprehensive range of technical documentation services, covering most industry sectors.

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The cost of MRO maintenance for aging hardware systems

�ۿ۴�ý — Sat, 14 May 2011 09:28:46 +0000

Where hardware systems have long product lifecycles, MRO maintenance can be a challenge. Staff used to performing familiar tasks may find themselves having to do them in a new way. Modern IT systems may not support archived data, meaning lengthy MRO data cleansing and conversion of files. RoHS and REACH regulations may have rendered some components obsolete, etc etc. The US aeronautical industry is a good example of how costly MRO maintenance can be. Aging aircraft are expensive to maintain, but even more costly to adapt for modern needs, such as wireless connectivity and mechanised ramps. The way financially-stretched domestic airlines tackle MRO maintenance is generally two-fold: they carry on struggling with aging legacy systems, but add “bolt-on” point-solution software and firmware. In this way an aging mechanical design can encompass modern functions like mechanical wireless access and engine diagnostics. Two terms crop up a lot in enterprise data management: BOB, or Best-of-Breed, and FIS, or Fully Integrated Software. BOB system software is specific to a particular application or task, whereas FIS software comes as a package of integrated modules which cover a range of functions, and automatically link several databases. Small carriers often use Best-of-Breed providers to reduce costs. Some providers have become popular with larger airlines too, with one company developing wireless technology which integrates with Smartphones, and which is being installed by companies like Virgin. Installation is preceded by MRO data cleansing and data migration, made easier by the fact there were interfaces for the most common operating systems. If you need help with MRO maintenance or data migration, we at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies offer an extensive range of data cleansing solutions.

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System software for environmental compliance management

�ۿ۴�ý — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:43:37 +0000

The new RoHS and are making it more important than ever to have clearly defined obsolescence management and when planning your engineering projects.

Environmental compliance management (ECM) is complex, involving a high degree of component cross-referencing, data cleaning and other tasks related to the Bill of Materials. For this reason, many companies invest in specialized system software to help them manage. However, just like 3D modeling, the software can be time-consuming and complex to use. There are also a lot of poorly designed packages out there. For this reason, a growing number of companies are outsourcing the work to enterprise data management firms specializing in manufacturing support, like us at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies.

Effective, trustworthy environmental compliance solutions enable engineering companies to store data, produce ECM reports, perform component cross-reference checks (such as the status of soon-to-be obsolete semiconductors) and manage BOMs. This will enable them to remain REACH and ROHS compliant, at the same time maintaining a smooth onward supply chain to their customers.

Environmental compliance solutions should:

Enable BOM scrubbing, loading and editing.

Simplify data management by storing all relevant documents (Certificates of Compliance, BOMs, full material disclosures etc) in one secure place.

Include a component cross reference library listing compliant components.

Include a supplier management system that can be linked and cross-referenced to other areas of the system.

Include secure data export capabilities.

services like ours use a combination of cutting-edge system software and commonsense to ensure you don’t suffer supply problems or risk prosecution by the RoHS/REACH EU directive.

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