Schöck Bauteile GmbH, based in Baden-Baden, is an internationally operating company with over 900 employees specializing in innovative construction solutions for preventing thermal bridges and improving construction quality. As part of its digitalization strategy, Schöck has been using SAP PM for the structured planning and documentation of maintenance measures since 2017. In 2022, SAP MM was also integrated for spare parts logistics. However, the SAP processes were only available via stationary PC workstations – a hindrance for mobile maintenance technicians. To resolve this bottleneck, Schöck decided to introduce the argvis; Maintenance Portal in 2024. The goal was to increase employee efficiency, improve data quality, and establish robust reporting. After an intensive market analysis, the company chose argvis because of its solution's compelling SAP standard interface, individual adaptability, choice of operation (cloud or remote), and compelling cost-benefit ratio. The project progressed quickly: From contract signing to go-live, only ten weeks passed. Today, ten foremen and master technicians, twelve maintenance technicians, and four other maintenance colleagues in Baden-Baden use the system on their mobile devices – for notification recording, documentation, material retrieval, and evaluations. The advantages: more precise feedback, time savings, better documentation, and optimized task allocation via the planning board. Rollout to additional plants in Essen and Halle is planned for 2025. The conclusion: The introduction of the argvis; Maintenance Portal takes Schöck a major step further on the path to data-driven maintenance – with tangible added value for employees and management.

Smurfit Kappa Herzberg Solid Board has supported argvis; GmbH, Walldorf, introduced the SAP PM module in maintenance. For easy and mobile use of SAP PM, the argvis; Implemented maintenance portal. With this combination, all maintenance processes could be simplified, optimized and digitized. For example, mobile fault detection with photo, video or audio. Alternatively, this can also be done by the production employee, who reports the fault on the monitor in the Maintenance Portal dashboard right next to the machine. The portal's integrated planning board enables the maintenance staff to be dispatched clearly and effectively. The inventory, purchase requisitions and order monitoring applications improve the overview of spare parts management in connection with SAP MM. With the argvis; Maintenance Portal, a high level of acceptance for SAP maintenance was achieved by the employees of Smurfit Kappa at the Herzberg location in the electrical, mechanical and production areas. Offprint of the title story of the trade fair newspaper Betriebs & Maintenance for IN.STAND 2022

The Left Lower Rhine Drainage Cooperative (LINEG) has been using the argvis; Maintenance Portal since 2024 to modernize its maintenance processes. The solution harmonizes SAP PM processes, enables mobile use and simplifies processes through a modern design and reduced input masks. The aim was to create transparent and efficient processes for areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and water maintenance. Marco Hünseler, Head of Maintenance Management, emphasizes that the intuitive operation and flexible adaptability were decisive in choosing argvis. After intensive testing, the solution was gradually introduced. Since October 2024, around 80 employees have been using the portal, which enables mobile processing of reports, checklists and time bookings as well as direct integration with SAP systems such as MM and HR. In addition to reducing system interruptions and paper consumption (5,000-10,000 sheets per month), the platform increases efficiency through real-time information and time savings in time recording and order processing. Functions such as the use of existing geodata for navigation and mobile fault reporting are particularly valued. The flexibility of the solution made it possible to implement special cases and specific requirements promptly. LINEG plans to expand the system to additional locations and employees in 2025. With this innovation, LINEG, which has stood for sustainable water management on the Lower Rhine for over 100 years, is showing itself to be a pioneer in the field of digital maintenance. argvis has established itself as an indispensable tool that sustainably improves transparency and efficiency. The full user report can be found under Documents.

Hela relies on digital maintenance with argvis; Maintenance Portal Hela Gewürzwerke Hermann Laue GmbH, based in Ahrensburg, is one of the leading manufacturers of spices, sauces, and marinades for industry, trade, and retail. To digitize and increase the transparency of maintenance processes in the plant, Hela decided to implement the argvis Maintenance Portal based on SAP PM. The goal was to replace the previous paper-based processes and significantly increase efficiency in maintenance, fault handling, and order processing. Simple, intuitive operation for technicians was particularly important – both on the desktop and via the app. The result: Today, Hela benefits from a uniform, end-to-end solution for all maintenance processes. Faults are reported digitally, work orders are automatically imported from the SAP system and processed on the go. Maintenance plans and checklists are also available digitally at all times. The consistent SAP integration enables seamless documentation and improved evaluation of measures. One highlight: the use of the digital shift log and the option for on-site photo documentation. This facilitates better knowledge sharing and allows for faster initiation of follow-up processes. The project was supported by argvis; as a partner for mobile and smart SAP maintenance and demonstrates how modern solutions are also being successfully implemented in the food industry.

The article explains OEE in a clear and practical way: what the metric means and how it is calculated from availability × performance × quality. You can read about where losses typically occur, from setup times and short disruptions to defects, and why these drivers have a greater impact on your OEE than you might think. 📉 The article also shows how a CMMS with fault recording, preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, mobile app, and AI can reduce your MTTR and thus significantly increase your OEE. 📈

Every unplanned downtime brings processes to a standstill and causes delays that directly impact productivity. This is exactly where the MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) metric comes in: it shows how much time passes on average before a defective machine or system is ready for use again. 📊 But MTTR is more than just a number on paper; it reflects the efficiency of maintenance processes. Consistently measuring, analyzing, and optimizing this value creates the basis for more reliable production, better resource utilization, and lower costs in the long term. 📉 In this article, you will learn: ✅ How MTTR is defined and correctly calculated ✅ Practical examples that illustrate why this key figure is so important ✅ Strategies you can use to reduce your repair times in the long term

argvis; simplifies SAP PM maintenance Are you tired of dealing with the complexity of SAP PM? The argvis; Maintenance Portal offers a user-friendly and intuitive alternative. Both web-based and mobile, it simplifies your maintenance processes. Core features: ✅ Intuitive interface: Clear icons, easy navigation and customizable dashboards. ✅ Mobile usability: Record incidents with photos/videos, receive push notifications and complete tasks on the go. ✅ Efficient workflows: Digital checklists, optimized processes and real-time data. ✅ Easy integration: Seamless integration with existing SAP PM systems. ✅Comprehensive functionality: Includes resource planning, IoT monitoring and more. Benefits: ✅ Increased efficiency and productivity. ✅ Less paperwork and errors. ✅ Improved data accuracy and accessibility. ✅ Better collaboration between teams. Why argvis? ✅ User-centered design: Focus on a simple user experience. ✅ Comprehensive solution: Offers both mobile and web-based applications. ✅ Scalable and customizable: Adapts to different business needs. ✅ Proven results: Successful implementations in various industries.

The Bremen wastewater company hanseWasser, with 390 employees and an annual turnover of 101 million euros, has optimized its maintenance processes in wastewater treatment (two large sewage treatment plants and one industrial sewage treatment plant), wastewater discharge (operation of pumping stations) and maintenance (electrical and control technology, mechanical engineering, safety management) with the argvis; Maintenance Portal. The mobile solution enables digital order processing and documentation, saving time and money. The old software solution from 2015 was outdated, no longer compatible with SAP Plant Maintenance and did not offer mobile order processing. The new solution from argvis, on the other hand, is fully integrated into SAP, offers a modern, user-friendly interface and enables mobile recording of fault reports, processing of master data of the functional locations and deployment planning of technicians. Since the system was introduced in 2023, hanseWasser has achieved a functional coverage level of 98 percent. 60 employees use the system. The mobile recording of fault reports and digital order processing ensure a constantly up-to-date overview of the order backlog. The advantages of the system include: Mobile order processing and work documentation (e.g. digital creation of fault reports, recording of meter readings) Paperless order processing (e.g. digital planning board) Time savings and cost reduction (e.g. through faster order allocation, avoidance of rework) Improved transparency and control (e.g. constantly up-to-date overview of the order backlog) Staff satisfaction (e.g. through modern and intuitive operation) In the future, hanseWasser plans to implement a mobile solution for warehouse management with argvis.

No spare part. No drawing. What now? A familiar scenario: A critical component needs to be replaced – but the manufacturing drawing no longer exists. This is not uncommon, especially with older systems. The physical part is available, but 3D data, dimensions, and tolerances are missing. This is precisely where reverse engineering comes in. Together with Me-go AG – specialists in high-precision 3D scanning – we have established a clear process: from high-precision 3D scanning and digital reconstruction to a production-ready drawing. This combination of precise measurement technology and sound engineering expertise makes it possible to reliably bring even complex components back into the digital space.