In this blog series, we discussed the benefits of leveraging technology for maintenance and calibration along with some of the necessary components and specific functionality of paperless systems. As we move forward, we will discuss how going paperless has changed the face of work execution and how maintenance and calibration work has evolved as a result.
Prior to the use of paperless systems, there was no way to manage maintenance and calibration work in a consistent and accountable way. Technicians relied on paper work instructions and SOPs to complete work and paper methods of recording results and receiving signatures. The majority of the time spent in the work execution process revolved around organizing the needed tools, standards and spare parts.
Today, going paperless means streamlined and controlled work execution. Both maintenance and calibration technicians rely on a digital set of tools to:
With the benefits and functionality of utilizing workflow automation inside of a paperless system (check out our previous blog on this topic for more information), the work execution process for maintenance and calibration becomes significantly more streamlined and efficient. Paperless systems enable technicians in the field to focus on performing work rather than processing paperwork.
Once all the pieces are in place the work can be documented quickly with Work Plan Templates. Going paperless means that maintenance technicians are able to record work as it is completed by utilizing work plan templates. Work plan templates automatically display the necessary steps to completing that particular maintenance activity. Using work plan templates and paperless systems, maintenance technicians can create a log of activity automatically and can also record measurements, readings and comments.
This is an example of a work plan template inside of Blue Mountain RAM. The work plan template is attached to the event record. When the technician is notified of a work request, they can open the request, view the work plan template, complete the steps and record the results without any extra paper manuals or time spent manually seeking approvals.
With paperless processes, calibration technicians are able to record measurement data on the spot. Measurement data entry can be used in combination with measurement data templates inside of Blue Mountain RAM to further enhance productivity.
This is an example of measurement data entry. We marked 2 areas – first, where the data is entered shown on the bottom section and second, where automatic warning notifications appear in the upper right corner that update simultaneously as you enter the data readings into the system.
Measurement data comes in lots of formats, and very little of it is automated from the instrument level – so it must be manually entered. Being able to enter it right at the time of calibration provides the following benefits:
We discuss this in more depth the processes for continuous improvement in a paperless system that lead to productivity and ROI in our recorded webinar on Leveraging Technology for Maintenance and Calibration – Going Paperless.
There are three main benefits to utilizing paperless systems for both maintenance and calibration work execution:
Check out this example of metrics that can be leveraged from the work execution process:
Click here to view a recorded version of our “Leveraging Technology for Maintenance and Calibration: Going Paperless” webinar.
Blog 1: Going Paperless
Blog 2: Workflow Automation
Blog 3: Work Execution
Blog 4: Document Storage
Blog 5: Mobile Coverage
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