£50K Saved in 48 Hours: Emergency Parts Sourcing in Action

When Downtime Isn’t an Option, Speed Is Critical

Rapid legacy parts sourcing helped a manufacturer avoid £50,000 in downtime-related losses during an unplanned automation failure.

The Challenge: Conveyor System Disruption

The facility’s main conveyor system experienced repeated interruptions due to servo drive failures, halting production and putting delivery schedules at risk.

Although the maintenance team quickly identified the issue, the OEM provided a lead time of several weeks for replacement components — a delay that would have resulted in substantial financial and operational losses.

The Response: Obso Automation Delivers — Fast

To avoid extended downtime, the manufacturer engaged Obso Automation for emergency parts sourcing. Our team immediately initiated a global search, leveraging a trusted supplier network and in-house inventory of hard-to-find components.

⏱️ Sourcing & Delivery Timeline [48 Hours]

• Hours 1–12: Specification review and inventory sourcing initiated

• Hours 12–36: Components located, quality verified, and procurement completed

• Hours 36–48: Express delivery arranged

The Outcome: Full Recovery, Zero Quality Compromise

Production was fully restored within 48 hours of initial contact, delivering the following measurable results:

• £50,000+ in downtime-related losses avoided

• Replacement components met all quality and performance standards

• Uninterrupted resumption of full production capacity

Strategic Insight for Manufacturers

This case highlights a critical operational risk: legacy equipment failures often expose supply chain limitations. Standard procurement timelines are insufficient during urgent outages, and unplanned downtime carries a significant financial impact.

Key Questions for Your Operation:

• Which components in your facility pose long-lead-time risks?

• Do you have a contingency plan for sourcing obsolete or end-of-life parts?

• Can your team activate emergency support within hours, not days or weeks?

Planning for Legacy Automation Failures

Many industrial facilities rely on automation systems deployed over a decade ago. While these assets remain productive, sourcing parts for legacy systems requires specialist knowledge, established supplier relationships, and rapid response capabilities.

Obso Automation takes the lead on proactive sourcing, helping you avoid costly delays and ensuring fast recovery when critical components fail.

Need Emergency Parts Sourcing?

Obso Automation is ready when you need us:
📩 Email: sales@obsoautomation.com
📞 Phone: 0800 36 888 17

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