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