Sep 2007 - ICRON Technologies has completed two Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems in Singapore Aero Engine Servicing Limited (SAESL), covering Aero Engine Module Repair Scheduling and Component Repair Scheduling.
ICRON's world-leading Advanced Planning and Scheduling system was chosen to sequence and smooth plant operations, improve production efficiency, increase available plant capacity and provide more reliable delivery forecasting.
SAESL is the centre of excellence for Rolls-Royce Trent aero engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Located adjacent to Singapore's Changi International Airport and serving Trent operators worldwide, SAESL has a turn-around capacity of around 200 engines per annum.
Commenting on the implementation, SAESL's CEO, John Horsburgh said "ICRON was able to demonstrate to us a clear understanding of the complexities of MRO operations in SAESL. We were impressed by their knowledge, the system's power and flexibility and ICRON's "no nonsense" approach. This, combined with sensible pricing and a fast implementation time, made ICRON an obvious choice for us. Of the many systems we looked at beforehand, ICRON is also the first ever able to rapidly generate the work schedule dynamically as the MRO investigation process reveals the true work scope. ICRON has transformed our planning capability, improving operating reactivity and flexibility. Web-based functionality provides remote reporting and makes ICRON particularly suitable for future enhanced networking between SAESL and its associates."
ICRON Singapore's CEO, James Ashworth, commented "We were honoured to be appointed by SAESL. There were technical challenges to overcome, but with excellent co-operation by all, we were able to meet everything required".
Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited is a joint venture between SIA Engineering Company, Rolls-Royce and Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited.
http://www.saesl.com.sg