Boliden Bergsöe

Using Idus since the turn of the millennium

Boliden Bergsöe in Landskrona is a recycling company that turns used car batteries into lead ingots, which then go back to the automotive industry.

The site has used Idus since the turn of the millennium, and ever since, the focus has been on order, structure and clear processes. We spoke with Lotta Fellerstam, business developer specialising in Lean, who is also responsible for developing how Idus is used at Boliden.

The right input gives the right output

– There are 80 of us working here in Landskrona, nine of whom are in the maintenance department, and we also have contracted electricians on site full time.

– As a business developer focused on Lean, my job is partly about maintenance – making sure we have a good maintenance system that works – but also about making sure the different roles know how to use the system.

“If we get the right input into the system, we’ll also get the right output.”

Lotta Fellerstam, Boliden Bergsöe

Using the mobile is really quick too

– It’s really quick to use the mobile out in the plant. If you have the QR code, it takes no time at all – you just take the phone out of your pocket, start the Idus app, scan, and it takes maybe 30 seconds.

– Some report faults on their phone, others prefer the computer – it doesn’t matter which. Then we have the repair technicians and electricians, who use Idus as their reporting tool and at the same time see what they need to do.

– Because it’s simple, it’s easy to do things right. You can’t move on until you’ve filled in the mandatory fields, so you can’t miss anything either.

– We’ve cleaned up a lot, so the maintenance technicians only see what they need to see. The operators have a different view because they don’t need to see the same things, and as the admin I see everything.

Plenty of follow-up

– You can find out what’s due for replacement. We’ve had this many work requests – so maybe it’s time to start investing in new equipment.

– There’s so much follow-up you can make use of in many ways, as long as you use the system the right way.