Beckman Coulter: Enabling Remote Resolution with Speed and Scale
About the Company
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a prominent company in the biomedical laboratory instruments sector, known for developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide array of products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing.
Challenges
Equipment Downtime and Resolution Times
Equipment downtime and extended resolution times were frequent, impacting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Delayed Service Allocation
Resource allocation challenges resulted in increasing costs and delayed service responses. There were also inconsistencies in technical training.
Lack of Visibility Into Service Data
A lack of in-depth service data analysis made decision-making difficult.
“Aquant revolutionized our approach, transforming data into actionable insights, leading to smarter decisions and a significant boost in customer satisfaction.” — Mike Rembelski, VP of Global Service, Beckman Coulter Service
Overcoming Obstacles: Journey to Operational Mastery
To boost efficiency and client satisfaction, Beckman Coulter needed to pivot towards strategies that minimize field visits, bolster the call center team’s effectiveness, and improve resolution rates. This strategic shift is designed to refine operations and offer quicker solutions, reducing the need for on-site visits.
Beyond Traditional Service: Beckman Coulter’s AI-Powered Operational Revolution
Beckman Coulter addressed its operational challenges by implementing the Aquant platform. The platform’s AI, insights, and predictive capabilities helped Beckman Coulter analyze vast amounts of service data—enabling proactive maintenance, reducing downtime, and ensuring consistent and reliable performance of Beckman Coulter’s equipment across various sectors.
Results
- Improved Repair Return Rates
- Enhanced operational efficiency and improved Repair Return Rates by 22% over eight months.
- Increased Productivity
- Achieved a 7–9% increase in case volume while simultaneously reducing resolution time.
- Made Faster Service Decisions
- Streamlined data-driven decision-making, identified workforce and asset gaps, improved strategic planning, and optimized performance.