Production logistics planning

We support you in designing your forward-looking production logistics, distinguishing between supply planning and provision planning.

Supply planning concerns the comprehensive logistics from suppliers to production. Provision logistics, on the other hand, forms the direct interface between intralogistics and production.

• Definition and assessment of delivery concepts/supply methods for inbound part consignments (including JiS, JiT, VMI, warehouse)
• Introduction of just-in-time (JiT)/just-in-sequence (JiS) supply chains
• Introduction of supplier kanban
• Implementation of C-parts management
• Definition of call-off principles and control systems
• Assessment of supplier locations
• Planning of the procurement network and the inbound/outbound supply processes
• Synchronisation of the supply processes with the line-side presentation principles at the point of use
  Emergency concepts to safeguard series production
  Coordination of start-up and phase-out control
  Planning of supply processes for CKD/SKD volumes (supply centres or direct deliveries)
• Definition of technical principles for warehousing, movement, and provision (e.g., forklift vs. route train vs. AMR or JIT vs. supermarket)
• Objective partner in the selection and implementation of tenders for conveyor and warehouse technology
     

• Definition of parts presentation principles
• Line-side and line-feeding planning based on the line back approach
• Planning and selection of parts presentation equipment using the proprietary ebp tool
• Mean-time-measurement analysis
• Determination of the container principle (KLT, GLT, SLT)

• Creation of a strong basis for decision-making: Software-supported and therefore efficient development of multiple planning scenarios to support investment decisions
• Targeted investment: Ensuring investment effectiveness by validating various technically feasible solutions
• Avoiding excessive investment: Through sound planning of optimal production logistics and accompanying economic assessments
• Reducing resource requirements: Space, technology, and personnel requirements are optimally planned
• Performance consolidation: Higher output with the same amount of space

Optimized production logistics is a fundamental task that contributes significantly to increasing a company's efficiency. When analyzing existing processes, it is important to take a close look at both storage and material flow.

• Increasingly shorter innovation and product life cycles require a high degree of flexibility and scalability.
• The increasing variety of variants causes the complexity of material flow to rise exponentially.
• The diversity of variants has led to an increase in the use of assemblies, not only among automobile manufacturers, but now also in mechanical and plant engineering and other industries. This has led to an increase in inventory levels, work in process, and handling costs.
• The technical possibilities have increased enormously in recent years and have made the supplier market unclear. The aim is to select the appropriate technical solution for each logistical task and to keep investment requirements low.
• The factors mentioned exacerbate the already high demands placed on logistics to deliver the right item, at the right time, to the right place, in the right quantity and quality.

Optimized production logistics are a key factor in the efficiency of a manufacturing company. A thorough analysis of existing processes allows bottlenecks to be identified and addressed in a targeted manner. Effective management of material flow, covering all tasks from storage to transport, contributes significantly to increasing productivity. By implementing the right technologies, you not only improve the availability of your products, but also reduce costs in distribution logistics. Continuous adaptation of logistics processes to changing market requirements is essential. Let's work together to develop solutions that take your production logistics to the next level.