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Monitoring Consumption
In the present market
c ond it ion s , mo s t
facilities are trying
to stretch lubricants
as far as possible to avoid the hassle
and cost of purchasing more. With
supply chain disruptions, lack of
raw materials and difficulty finding
lubricant packaging, it is becoming
more important than ever to ensure
there isn't waste in the lubrication
program related to the volume of
lubricants used. e topic of waste
is not a new one, especially when it
comes to lubricants, but it seems to
be one that is rarely tracked or moni-
tored. In terms of disposal, lubricant
purchases and a necessary check on
our leakage protocols, few datasets
can be more impactful.
Most organizations have an idea
of what they spend each year out of
their budget on lubricants, but few
break it down to a specific volume
of each lubricant that is purchased.
Even fewer have an understanding of
the total volume needed to fill every
compartment in the plant. erein lies
one of the biggest opportunities to turn
the Oil Consumption Ratio into an
actionable target. e Oil Consump-
tion Ratio is simply comparing the
total volume of lubricant purchased to
the total volume needed in the facility.
is is a key performance indicator
to help us monitor many aspects of
the lubrication program but is often
utilized as a metric to showcase how a
program is maturing.
Wes Cash
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Noria Corporation
ENERGY CONSERVATION, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Factor: E5K
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Factor:
E5K — Energy Conservation,
Health & Environmental KPIs
Level:
KPI's (K)
Stage:
Energy Conservation,
Health & Environment
About:
Energy conservation, health
& environmental KPIs should
focus on the percentage
of lubricants disposed
of relative to lubricants
purchased, the amount of
lubricant contaminated
waste, the use of spill
containment materials, leak
volume indicators, the cost
of leaks, and the measure
of education program
compliance in ecological
disposal of lubricants.
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ASCEND
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