Time Connect revolutionizes shutdown processes with real-time monitoring, seamless communication, and actionable insights, delivering unmatched efficiency, safety, and control for complex industrial operations.
Introduction: From Complexity to Clarity in Shutdown Management
Shutdown Turnarounds (STOs) are among the most complex and demanding events in industrial operations. They require absolute precision, seamless collaboration, and an unwavering focus on safety and resource management. For plant managers, maintenance supervisors, and operations directors, the stakes couldn’t be higher—delays and missteps can lead to significant financial losses and safety risks.
With Time Connect, STOs transform from high-stakes challenges into opportunities for efficient, streamlined execution.
The Challenges of Shutdown Management
Every shutdown presents unique obstacles, but certain issues are universal:

The Unipar Case Study: A Real-World Success with Time Connect
In 2019, the Unipar Shutdown demonstrated Time Connect’s potential to revolutionize large-scale maintenance events. This ambitious project involved over 3,000 tasks, including interventions on 117 dynamic and 285 static pieces of equipment, making it one of the most complex STOs in the region.
How Time Connect Delivered Success
1. Enhanced Communication: Keeping Teams in Sync
Time Connect provided seamless communication between contractors, internal teams, and supervisors.
- Centralized Platform: All schedules, task lists, and updates were consolidated in one place, reducing miscommunication.
- Real-Time Updates: Field teams instantly shared progress and flagged issues through the mobile app, enabling quick responses to emerging challenges.
Impact: The streamlined communication ensured that the project stayed on track, even under the pressure of managing thousands of tasks.
2. Real-Time Monitoring: Staying Ahead of Challenges
Time Connect enabled supervisors to stay ahead of the project’s dynamic nature through its intuitive monitoring tools.
- Dashboard Visibility: Supervisors tracked key metrics, such as task progress, resource utilization, and equipment status, in real time.
- Day-After Diagnosis: Teams used data from the previous day to prioritize and plan effectively, ensuring continuous progress.
Impact: Bottlenecks were identified and resolved proactively, keeping the project within budget and on schedule.
3. Data-Driven Decision-Making: Turning Insights into Action
Time Connect’s analytics empowered teams to make informed decisions that drove efficiency and minimized risks.
- Resource Allocation: Supervisors optimized the use of skilled workers and specialized equipment.
- Proactive Risk Management: Potential delays and issues were identified early, allowing corrective measures to be implemented promptly.
Impact: The project was completed on time and met all safety and performance standards, avoiding costly scope creep and delays.
The Results
Using Time Connect, Unipar achieved:

This chart highlights how Time Connect’s features translated into measurable improvements during the Unipar Shutdown.
Celso Barreto, Shutdown Coordinator at Unipar, reflected on the impact of Time Connect:
“The platform shows you exactly where to focus for the following day. This insight is invaluable for managing shutdowns, no matter the scale.”
Why Time Connect is the Future of Shutdown Management
Time Connect is not just a tool; it’s a strategic partner for plant managers, maintenance supervisors, and operations directors. Its ability to simplify complexity, reduce risks, and deliver actionable insights positions it as a game-changer in industrial operations.
The success at Unipar is a testament to its transformative power. With enhanced communication, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making, Time Connect empowers teams to turn challenges into opportunities.
Ready to revolutionize your shutdown process? Contact us to explore how Time Connect can empower your next STO.