Green Bay Packaging deployed IFS Cloud EAM and NRG Master Data Management solutions to streamline maintenance processes and drive asset reliability of its two paper mills at Wisconsin and Arkansas.
Dec 24, 2024
US-based packaging manufacturer Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has successfully deployed IFS Cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) at its two paper mills, namely the Green Bay Mill Division, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Arkansas Kraft Mill Division, situated in Arkansas, to drive asset reliability and improve procurement functionality.
As per a release issued by IFS, leading technology provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, GBP will improve asset reliability by obtaining clearer visibility into asset availability, usage and lifecycle using the IFS solution.
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GBP’s legacy EAM solution was no longer fit for purpose due to a lack of mobile functionality and an inability to integrate easily with other lines of business. GBP proactively sought a new EAM solution and after a diligent evaluation process, IFS Cloud stood out for its flexibility and ease of use. As an adaptable and composable solution, it meets all of GBP’s requirements, offering seamless integration into its existing systems.
Through its asset tracking and condition-based maintenance capabilities, IFS Cloud EAM gives GBP a complete view of its asset portfolio, enabling the business to identify assets that are at risk of failure, schedule preventative maintenance and track the effectiveness of maintenance activities. This helps the manufacturer minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan.
The IFS solution enables GBP to improve utilization by better understanding asset usage and availability, improving workforce scheduling and material management by ensuring that GBP has the right inventory and maintenance people in the right place at the right time. In addition, the mobile functionality reduces the need for manual work, including completing paper-based reports and time-consuming form filling that warehouse and field-based engineers and technicians would otherwise do, freeing them up to add more value on other tasks.
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Mr. Lucas Law, Maintenance and Reliability Manager, Green Bay Packaging, said, “IFS offered us a partnership that delivered confidence for our future ambitions and needs. As champions of sustainability, we also value both company’s positions on ESG and trust that moving forward they will keep our interests at heart and deliver strong ROI.”
David Smith, Vice President Sales, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), IFS, said, “We are confident that through the blend of flexibility and rich functionality, IFS Cloud EAM delivers and will support GBP to streamline its processes and deliver amazing moments of service to its growing customer base.”
