Sotex partnered with Beacon Power Services to design and deliver a smart facility management system that unified energy monitoring, diesel tracking, vendor coordination, and billing automation. The platform replaced fragmented processes with real time visibility and data driven controls. As a result, BPS reduced energy costs, improved fuel management, streamlined vendor operations, accelerated billing, and gained centralized oversight across multiple facilities and locations.
Overview
To enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy costs across diverse facilities, Beacon Power Services (BPS) partnered with Sotex Solutions to develop a comprehensive Facility Management System (FMS). This platform integrates real-time energy monitoring, diesel consumption tracking, vendor management, and billing automation, enabling data-driven decision-making and streamlined facility operations.
Challenges
Prior to implementing the FMS, BPS faced several operational challenges:
- Fragmented Facility Oversight: Managing multiple facilities with varying energy sources and consumption patterns lacked a unified monitoring system.
- Diesel Pilferage and Waste: Absence of real-time diesel consumption tracking led to inefficiencies and potential losses.
- Manual Vendor Management: Coordinating with multiple service providers without an automated system resulted in delays and increased administrative overhead.
- Inefficient Billing Processes: Manual billing cycles were time-consuming and prone to errors, affecting cash flow and financial accuracy.
Our Solution & Key Features
Sotex Solutions developed and deployed a tailored Facility Management System with the following core features:
- Real-Time Energy Monitoring: Provides instant insights into electricity consumption, enabling proactive energy management and cost optimization.
- Diesel Consumption Tracking: Monitors diesel usage in real-time to prevent pilferage, reduce waste, and ensure efficient fuel management.
- Automated Vendor Management: Streamlines coordination with facility service providers through an integrated platform, facilitating timely service delivery and payment processing.
- Billing Automation: Generates accurate and timely bills, improving financial operations and reducing manual intervention.
- User Role Customization: Allows for tailored access controls, ensuring that users have appropriate permissions aligned with their responsibilities.
- Data-Driven Decision Support: Offers comprehensive dashboards and reports to inform strategic decisions and operational improvements.
Key Achievements
The implementation of the FMS led to significant operational improvements:
Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Unified platform streamlined facility management processes across multiple locations.
Reduced Energy Costs: Real-time monitoring facilitated energy-saving initiatives, leading to cost reductions.
Improved Fuel Management: Real-time diesel tracking minimized pilferage and optimized fuel usage.
Streamlined Vendor Coordination: Automated systems improved service delivery timelines and reduced administrative burdens.
Accurate and Timely Billing: Automation reduced errors and accelerated the billing cycle, enhancing cash flow.
Technology Stack
- Frontend: Angular
- Backend: .NET Core
- Database: SQL Server
- Mobile Application: Flutter
- Cloud Hosting: Microsoft Azure
- Messaging & Integration: Azure Service Bus
- Architecture: Microservices
Conclusion
Through the development of the Facility Management System, Sotex Solutions empowered Beacon Power Services to achieve greater control over facility operations, enhance energy efficiency, and streamline financial processes. The scalable and customizable nature of the FMS positions BPS to adapt to future operational needs and technological advancements.
For more information on how Sotex Solutions can transform your facility management operations, please contact us at:
📧 bd@sotexsolutions.com
📞 +381-64-165-7193
