ABB Group New Zealand says its Loss Map allows major industrial clients to more efficiently and cost-effectively.
The ABB Loss Map was created by an engineer with the ABB Process Automation Service. It is based on the Mindjet MindManager tool which is a collaborative and productivity solution offering visual connection of ideas, information and people.
It is used by ABB as a global template for root cause analysis, and has more than 4000 factors detailed.
Loss mapping enables key performance indicators (KPIs) critical to plant performance and business objectives to be detailed and understood in depth. It also helps to determine plant strategy.
The ABB loss–mapping process is said to allow plant management to understand all the factors limiting achievement of their business objectives. It considers personnel factors as well as equipment, and is used across all industries.
To date, the ABB Loss Map has been rolled out in more than 20 countries. According to the company, at every deployment site, it has resulted in a better understanding of plant issues by personnel and a refocusing of the site improvement plan to achieve faster gains.
In a major New Zealand company, the loss map allowed an increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 22.4%, reducing maintenance costs per unit produced by 35%.
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