Lufkin Achieves $1M+ in Annual Savings by Eliminating Paper-Based Maintenance Processes With Liquid UI
SAP PM | SAP SM
Oil & Gas Equipment Manufacturing
Liquid UI Offline | Liquid UI for SAP GUI | Liquid UI Server
Challenges
Paper-based maintenance records created errors – Technicians logged machinery issues on paper and later entered the information into SAP.
Limited visibility of work order information in the field – Technicians printed work order details and carried them while performing maintenance tasks.
Manual transfer of maintenance data slowed reporting – Work order updates and time confirmations were recorded on paper and entered into SAP later.
Field personnel relied on phone communication for updates – Technicians often had to call the office to obtain additional work order information.
Solution
Offline SAP PM and SM execution in the field – Technicians create and update work orders, confirm time, and issue goods directly in SAP.
Digital replacement of paper-based processes – Maintenance information is captured electronically instead of on paper.
Offline data capture with synchronization to SAP – Updates recorded offline are uploaded to SAP when connectivity is available.
Portable access to SAP service data – Technicians can access work order details anywhere in the plant using mobile devices.
Results
$1M+ in annual savings
Eliminating paper and phone-based processes reduced administrative overhead.
100% improvement in maintenance staff productivity
Technicians complete maintenance and repair activities more efficiently.
Improved maintenance and fault repair management
Digital workflows streamlined service and repair operations.
Why Liquid UI
- SAP PM and SM logic and validations remain fully intact
- No backend development or system changes required
- Works with existing SAP transactions and master data
- Extends SAP processes to mobile and offline environments
- Simplifies SAP screens for maintenance personnel
See what this looks like for your operation
We’ll show you how Liquid UI enables technicians to execute SAP maintenance processes directly in the field with portable and offline SAP access.