Reactive to proactive maintenance
Mueller shifted into preventive maintenance by implementing L2L, which let the plant digitize processes, centralize data, and gain visibility into machine performance for better product quality.
Before
Mueller's reactive maintenance process was an ongoing issue at the company's Great Lakes Copper plant. Maintenance teams were laden with static preventive maintenance (PM) scheduled and manual methods of data management. They also lacked visibility into machine performance.
Now
With L2L, Mueller created standardized work procedures and preventive maintenance processes while centralizing and digitizing work order data in L2L. Now, Maintenance can track planned jobs and progress target work orders in a single system. Maintenance supervisors have an easier time tracking operational efficiency—something they didn't have the tools to do before launching L2L.
We had a static PM schedule and reactive breakdowns. We were using either Microsoft Excel, Access, or human memory to manage maintenance.
Streamlining and simplifying workflows
Inefficient, paper-based spare parts process led to delays and frustration. L2L streamlined the requisition process, reducing it to a single step and enabling mobile access for technicians across the plant.
Before
A cumbersome, paper-based spare parts process involving manual MROs, ERP entry, and physical searches caused delays and inventory shortages, frustrating maintenance technicians.
Now
Mueller simplified the parts requisition process from five steps to one with L2L Studio. Technicians now request spares from anywhere in the plant using phones, tablets, or computers.
Improved communication and visibility
Before L2L, Mueller’s Great Lakes Copper plant suffered from siloed information and communication, leading to delays and inefficiencies in maintenance and production. L2L's centralized platform improved communication across the plant.
Before
Disconnected information sharing across departments led to delays and miscommunications due to siloed work and scattered data. The lack of a centralized system hindered collaboration, particularly during critical maintenance and production needs.
Now
L2L's real-time digital list provides plant-wide visibility of maintenance activities, improving coordination and response times. Centralizing communication reduces confusion and supports interdepartmental collaboration.
Metrics tracking and performance analysis
Mueller previously lacked operational efficiency tracking and machine visibility, leading to reactive maintenance and poor decision-making. L2L Studio now provides real-time, data-driven insights for proactive maintenance and performance improvements.
Before
Mueller's lack of operational efficiency tracking and machine visibility led to frequent breakdowns and reactive maintenance. Without data-driven insights, management couldn't optimize maintenance or measure its impact on plant performance.
Now
L2L Studio provides Mueller with real-time performance metrics, enabling data-driven maintenance and proactive problem-solving, replacing reactive repairs with informed decisions.
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