Today’s warehouses play a critical role beyond mere storage; they act as essential hubs for production. In life sciences particularly, manufacturing, efficiency and safety are critical; not just for operational success, but for regulatory compliance and product quality. One global manufacturer has transformed its maintenance operations by integrating its PEMAC Assets CMMS with warehouse and storage systems. The result: faster maintenance, reduced downtime, and better traceability, all powered by automation.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Maintenance
Before implementing its new system, the facility’s technicians were regularly delayed by inefficient spare parts retrieval. They often spent significant time manually locating stock, cross-checking inventory records, or waiting for unavailable items. Errors such as selecting the wrong part were common and costly.
These manual processes didn’t just slow things down, they directly impacted maintenance schedules, increased the risk of stockouts, and added pressure to already time-sensitive repair work.
Seamless Integration in Action
To eliminate these inefficiencies, the company integrated three key technologies:
- PEMAC ASSETS CMMS to manage work orders, inventory, and asset data
- mpx/WMS for real-time warehouse management
- Kardex and HÄNEL vertical carousel systems for automated, goods-to-person storage and retrieval
Now, when a technician logs a work order in PEMAC ASSETS, any assigned spare parts are automatically requested from the warehouse via the mpx/WMS system. The integrated carousel units retrieve the correct parts and deliver them straight to the technician, without a single manual step.
Efficiency That Speaks for Itself
The results were immediate and measurable. The company reported a significant reduction in time spent on parts retrieval, helping technicians focus more on actual maintenance tasks. This automation also improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing downtime and keeping planned maintenance on track.
The facility also saw cost savings from reduced errors, better inventory control, and less excess stock. Automating the retrieval process meant fewer incorrect picks, which previously led to delays and, in some cases, unnecessary equipment damage or rework.
Safer, More Compliant Operations
In highly regulated environments, traceability and compliance are as important as speed. With the new system, the facility gained full traceability of every part used, linking it to specific work orders and assets. This data is now captured and updated in real-time, reducing the risk of using outdated or incompatible components.
The integration also supports regulatory compliance with standards tied to quality management systems (QMS), by ensuring consistent documentation, up-to-date maintenance records, and easier audit preparation.
Inventory Intelligence
With live data shared between the CMMS and WMS, the business now enjoys much greater visibility over parts usage and stock levels. This has enabled better forecasting, fewer emergency orders, and a leaner, more cost-effective inventory model.
Future-Ready Maintenance
By integrating PEMAC ASSETS with mpx/WMS and automated storage, this life sciences manufacturer has created a smarter, faster, and safer maintenance operation, one that’s fully aligned with the demands of Industry 4.0.
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