CHALLENGES

  • Capture shop floor data in real time
  • Improve transparency and communication among departments
  • Make decisions in a more flexible, accurate and efficient way
  • Improve visibility across the whole supply chain
  • Optimize manufacturing processes

KEYS TO SUCCESS

  • Implement Preactor APS
  • Integrate Preactor APS with with ERP and existing automation systems
  • Expert support from Siemens partner BlueSmart

RESULTS

  • Faster sequencing of production orders
  • More accurate production planning
  • Improvement of production master plans update
  • Enhanced communications among departments
  • Saved 16 hours of planner resources each week
  • Increase contribution to service level from 97.8 to 98.5 percent