Sometimes doing the right thing is hard, like when organic vegetables cost twice as much as that bag of chips. Or when adopting sustainable business practices means cutting into your bottom line. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right tools, sustainable businesses are empowered to succeed and make a real difference in their industries.
Enter Goodvalley Farms. With almost half a million animals and over 60,000 acres of farmland to manage, they’re on an ambitious mission to make sustainable pig farming economical and provide healthy pork products for all of us. And they’re represented here in our community by the illustrious
“It’s not just about fixing things when they break anymore. We’re starting to see the value in preventive maintenance and planned upkeep.” -
Today, we bring to you a mini case study in how Goodvalley Farms transformed their maintenance program with Fiix, ultimately supporting their sustainable mission.
Challenges
Lost records: Struggling with pen and paper led to lost records and incomplete/forgotten work.
Lack of visibility: Not knowing what equipment was last worked on made it hard for them to achieve their sustainability goals.
Key stats:
- Under 10% planned maintenance
- 450,000+ animals to care for
- 60,000 acres of farmland to cover
Solution
Finding Fiix CMMS: Discovered on a software review site, initially skeptical, but found Fiix to be reputable.
Key consideration: Fiix offered multi-language support, a rarity among software providers, and this was a crucial factor in choosing their CMMS.
Other considerations:
- Inventory management
- Mobile app
- Planned maintenance
Benefits
Work request portal: The farm uses the work request portal, accessed by scanning QR codes on equipment.
Sustainable pig farming: Keeping production equipment in top shape is key to sustainability, helping minimize energy usage, downtime, and waste. With Fiix CMMS, Goodvalley can maintenance peak performance in their closed-cycle production model, ensuring maximum sustainability.
We hope this small shot of inspiration helps you on your own sustainable mission.
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