Assessing risk and managing obsolescence. Routeco Know How.
In an era of rapid industrial change, "good enough" maintenance isn't enough. From aging hardware to widening skill gaps, your facility faces hidden risks every day. At Routeco, we don't just supply parts - we provide the data-driven solutions you need to ensure reliability, safety, and long-term sustainability.
Installed Base Evaluations (IBE)
Know what’s inside your cabinets before it fails. An Installed Base Evaluation provides a detailed, cabinet‑level assessment of the hardware across your site. We go beyond a simple inventory. Our experts audit your site to catalogue equipment, identify risks and highlight improvement opportunities.
Your report includes:
Hardware lifecycle status and ageing risks
Critical vulnerabilities (e.g., legacy PLCs)
Recommended migration paths
Sustainability and reliability insights
Spares and storeroom optimisation guidance
You’ll understand where the biggest operational risks are and which assets are putting production at risk. You’ll benefit from a clear migration path and strategy for hardware sustainability.
Strategic Management Agreements (SMA)
An SMA provides data-driven storeroom and risk management by using Rockwell Automation software to map your entire installed base, highlight obsolescence, and calculate the ideal balance between on-site spares and off-site inventory.
With an SMA in place you gain:
Real-time visibility of legacy and modern hardware
Automated sparing recommendations (P1 critical stock)
Clear repair-or-replace decision support
A roadmap aligned to your sustainability and reliability priorities
Repair and Lifecycle Services
When something fails, speed matters. Our repair services are designed to get you back online fast - and to keep ageing assets running longer.
Rockwell Automation’s dedicated repair centre
Trusted third‑party repair specialists for non‑Rockwell Automation items
If critical spares are unavailable or obsolete, our team helps identify alternatives, repairs or migration pathways to keep your operations running. We’ll help you extend the life of your plant and meet your environmental sustainability goals.
Specialist Training and Skill Development
Skill shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing UK manufacturers. Routeco supports training needs across both Rockwell Automation-specific and general industrial competencies.
We help customers access:
TÜV safety training
SISTEMA training
Studio 5000® and Rockwell Automation e-learning
From upskilling new starters to meeting compliance requirements, we tailor training options to what your team needs most.
Why Partner with Routeco Services?
We align our solutions with your top priorities. Whether you are focussed on energy, obsolescence, compliance, or cyber security we help you measure your readiness and bridge the gap.
Ready to Reduce Risk and Protect Uptime?
Whether you're dealing with ageing hardware, unplanned downtime, or gaps in your team's capability - our specialists can help you identify where to act first.
