WITTE Automotive Boosts Production Efficiency With Sequencing Solution by flexis, Part of Blue Yonder
July 11 2024 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Leading supplier in the automotive industry
transforms production processes and optimal scheduling of orders,
achieving a 50% reduction in planning time and seamless ERP
integration
WITTE Automotive, a leading company in innovative solutions for
locking and actuation systems, has reached a milestone in
production optimization with the go-live of the Sequencing solution
for job scheduling by flexis AG, part of Blue Yonder, supporting
the company in streamlining production planning and optimizing
processes.
The Sequencing solution has enabled WITTE Automotive to replace
manual planning processes, freeing up valuable time for the
planners and unlocking new potential for enhanced productivity.
With a focus on transforming production processes, WITTE Automotive
has leveraged the Sequencing solution to plan the painting line of
door handles at their facility in Ostrov, Czech Republic.
"The flexis solution impressed us with its seamless integration
into our existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, by
enabling an effortless creation of the interface. Thanks to the
flexis Sequencing solution, we have already achieved a 50%
reduction in planning time," said Alen Sojkic, project manager,
WITTE Automotive.
According to Joerg Arnold, a consultant for WITTE Automotive and
who specializes in production planning processes with a background
at the Fraunhofer Institute: "A seamless, paperless process should
be established to support the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
in areas such as planning, quality assurance, and maintenance.
During a rigorous selection process, only the flexis solution
demonstrated the capability to integrate existing customer data
into a software demo and meet all necessary constraints for the
sequential arrangement of orders in the paint shop as
standard."
WITTE Automotive aims to simplify its supply chain processes and
strategically leverage the Sequencing solution for:
- Automated Planning: The Sequencing solution introduces
state-of-the-art automation to production planning. By
intelligently analyzing production orders, constraints, and
available resources, the solution generates optimized production
schedules, enabling better decision-making quickly and
effortlessly.
- Seamless Integration: The Sequencing solution integrates
seamlessly with WITTE Automotive's existing IT infrastructure,
ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting ongoing operations.
This cloud-based solution is designed to work harmoniously with
other software applications, enhancing overall efficiency and
transparency across the production chain.
- Continuous Improvement: Dedicated to driving continuous
improvement, the Sequencing solution helps WITTE Automotive
identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and enhance overall
operational performance. It fosters an environment of ongoing
refinement and optimization.
“We are proud of the positive feedback received from the WITTE
Automotive project team and the remarkable results they have
achieved. This not only validates the strategic value proposition
of our solutions but also underscores their key characteristics
that enable a future-proof supply chain in terms of scalability.
Such scalability ensures seamless expansion to other processes
within the current plant or to additional plants. WITTE exemplifies
how competitive advantages can be realized in the challenging
Automotive supplier industry thanks to cutting-edge technologies
that support their strategic objectives," said Philipp
Beisswenger, corporate vice president and head of flexis, part of
Blue Yonder.
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about Optimized production planning and scheduling
for single or multiple plants with Blue Yonder.
- Learn about Blue Yonder's industry-leading, end-to-end platform
with AI and data cloud capabilities.
- Learn more about Blue Yonder Solutions for Automotive.
- Blog: Driving the future of Automotive - Connected, Autonomous,
Electric, Configure to Order.
About WITTE Automotive:
Since 1899 WITTE Automotive represents innovative and powerful
know-how in technical solutions for locking and actuating Systems
and has thus developed into a globally operating company group.
Today, WITTE Automotive is among the technological leaders in the
field of mechatronic locking systems, and continuously invests in
the development of innovative system solutions for doors, hoods,
and tailgates, interior and seats. The results of the engineering
work are the most sophisticated products that uniquely combine
mechanics, electrics, and electronics, and can be found in all
well-known vehicle brands. For more information about WITTE
Automotive, visit: www.witte-automotive.com..
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satisfaction, profitable growth, and more resilient, sustainable
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