“We are shutting down the processing line because we have an equipment failure.” These are some of the most dreaded words in production businesses. If you’re down for an equipment, it can cost precious time, resources, and above all, potential revenue and profit! Equipment shutdowns prevent companies from meeting the needs of their customers and can cost them future business as well.
A general rule of thumb for any sports team is that the team as a whole is only as good as its weakest member. Beyond sports, the phrase can be easily adapted for industry by saying “You are only as good as your preventative maintenance program.” A preventative maintenance program allows companies to plan and accomplished regular inspections and maintenance on all equipment in the operation. Where a rolling piece of equipment or a process line component, regular maintenance can extend the life span of equipment, identify and remedy problems before they become critical, and increase overall productivity of the facility by reducing downtime. Companies should constantly evaluate the effectiveness of their preventative maintenance program and how they can improve it. Whether it’s equipment in a biomass supply chain out on a farm or at a preprocessing facility like Genera’s Biomass Innovation Park, you must keep your equipment maintained and running smoothly to run an effective business. Back to sports, the best offense is a good defense, and in industry, your good defense is a solid preventative maintenance program. With operating equipment, it’s not a question of if it will break down, it’s a matter of when. How much are you willing to sacrifice or lose in profit and business, due to an inadequate maintenance program?
Genera Energy has extensive experience in developing preventative maintenance programs for both agricultural and industrial settings. Our supply chains are the most efficient in the industry because we take the time to maintain our equipment. Preventative maintenance programs not only include maintenance scheduling, monitoring, and repairs. They also include significant employee training to instill maintenance into every employee’s behavior! Call Genera today to learn more about how we can help with your supply chain and maintenance programs!
By Austin Beddingfield, Operations Coordinator
