Naranja Packers is a citrus packhouse specializing in the sorting and packing of fruit from Indigo Fruit Farming and other growers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. With over 200 critical assets in daily operation—from palletizers and packaging lines to sorting systems—Naranja needed a better way to manage inspections and equipment health.
Before implementing AssetPool’s digital inspection software, the company relied entirely on paper-based checklists, which created inefficiencies, delayed fault reporting, and made it difficult to access accurate equipment histories. Naranja turned to AssetPool to gain real-time visibility into machinery status, streamline their inspection process, and improve operational control.
The Challenge: Manual Inspections Slowed Operations and Delayed Fault Reporting
Naranja Packers faced several challenges common in high-volume agricultural operations:
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Paper-based inspections for over 200 assets created a heavy administrative burden.
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Delays in identifying faulty equipment increased the risk of downtime and productivity loss.
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Machine history and inspection data were stored in filing cabinets, making retrieval slow and unreliable.
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Operations teams lacked visibility into real-time equipment condition and location.
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The process of reporting, tracking, and resolving faults was inefficient and inconsistent.
The Solution: A Smart Inspection Platform for Real-Time Equipment Monitoring
Naranja Packers rolled out AssetPool’s smart inspection software in just three weeks—switching from paper to digital inspections with minimal disruption:
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Their assets were fully onboarded within one week.
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A 14-day proof of concept helped validate the system’s effectiveness.
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Their full account was up and running just one week after the trial ended.
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Only 4 hours of on-site training were required to get their team using the platform with confidence.
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Technicians quickly adapted to using AssetPool and now prefer it over the old paper system.
By replacing manual checklists with cloud-based inspection tools, Naranja can now monitor the health of their machines in real time, track inspection history digitally, and respond quickly to maintenance issues.
Key Benefits of AssetPool for Naranja Packers
Since adopting AssetPool, Naranja has experienced measurable improvements in efficiency, accountability, and machine uptime:
Machine Condition Monitoring
Equipment is now inspected digitally and tracked daily, helping reduce downtime and ensure all machinery is operating optimally.
Staff Efficiency and Performance Management
With full visibility into inspections, tasks, and technician performance, Naranja can better allocate resources and reduce admin time.
Geo-Location Verification
Each inspection is tied to a GPS location, confirming exactly where inspections are performed.
Real-Time Data and Reporting
Custom dashboards provide instant insights into asset condition and operational performance.
Damage and Incident Reporting
With a full digital history of inspections and maintenance, Naranja is better protected against equipment failure, insurance disputes, and compliance risks.
Naranja Packers has successfully transitioned from a paper-heavy inspection process to a fast, accurate, and reliable digital inspection platform. With AssetPool, the team has improved equipment monitoring, fault reporting speed, and facilities management—ensuring their packing operations continue running smoothly during peak citrus season and beyond.
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