ConMet sought a more modern EAM solution. Several vendors, including IFS Ultimo, were assessed, with head-to-head comparisons carried out through specification deep dives and engineering demonstrations. ConMet identified six areas where it thought it could achieve high-value output from EAM implementation, asking the vendors to prove their solution regarding functionality and data quality. After several meetings, it became apparent that the IFS Ultimo solution was superior in every way.

“The evaluation process showed that the IFS EAM platform was much easier to use and understand,” said Haris Bin Maqsood, EAM System Engineer, ConMet. “We were also really impressed by the knowledge and proactive response of the IFS Ultimo sales and engineering teams. They had an excellent grasp on the technical details of the product and gave us clear visibility of how it could be customized to our needs.”

How IFS Ultimo met all user requirements

The IFS Ultimo EAM solution is a cloud-based platform that can be used for a full-service range of activities such as maintenance scheduling, asset lifecycle analysis, spare parts and inventory control, and capital investment planning – providing an instantly accessible single source of truth for critical data.

“We use the solution for pretty much everything to do with the effective management of production assets – from the smallest components to giant production line equipment such as lathes, mills, presses, and injection molding tools,” said Patrick Rowson, Engineering Manager for EAM Manufacturing Systems, ConMet. “Increasingly, it is also being deployed to better oversee engineering administration and workflow processes such as the integration of new equipment and the selection of spare parts. Therefore, it has multiple applications across our organization, and there are sure to be others to follow.”