Reduce Risk of Downtime with the Cross Risk Reduction Matrix

How much do you know about the scales and indicators in your facility? Are they obsolete? Can you still get replacement parts for them? Which ones are critical to your process? It’s likely that these questions have crossed your mind. However, as a busy professional, you have probably been too busy to sit down and capture all the information, much less put it into an actionable plan.

At Cross Precision Measurement, we take risk reduction seriously. We see ourselves as your precision measurement partner. As a free service, one of our measurement experts will evaluate the scales and indicators in your facility and help you determine your current level of risk. By assessing each piece based on a number of factors including how critical it is to your process, whether or not it is obsolete, and if replacement parts are readily available, we can help you to create a priority list of action items to make sure you are prepared in case of equipment failure. We will use the risk reduction matrix (see below) to prioritize the equipment in your facility that needs immediate attention so you have a clear plan of action.

equipment replacment matrix

Cross Risk Reduction Matrix

If your equipment is obsolete we can assess whether it needs to be replaced right away or if you need to keep particular replacement parts in stock in case of a failure. We can also help you to plan ahead based on lead times for replacement parts and equipment. In the current environment, supply chain issues have caused dramatic increases in lead time that could be detrimental if you aren’t properly prepared. This is particularly true if a scale is critical to your process. If you wait until the equipment fails to take action, your process could be down for a month or more. We want to help you avoid unplanned downtime, so you can keep your facility running smoothly.

Your job isn’t worrying about whether or not your equipment is obsolete. Let us help you focus on what you do best while we focus on keeping your equipment operational. Contact us today to take a proactive look at the weighing equipment in your facility. Our team of experts are here to partner with you in creating a plan that will reduce your risk of downtime.

See how our team can help improve efficiency, reduce risk, and raise quality in your process.

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