Discrete Manufacturing | Automotive Industry
Saving 3 Days a Week for Team Coordinators and Production Planners
At KOLEKTOR Sikom, a leader in discrete automotive production with a workforce of 700 employees and an 100M € in revenue, the relentless pursuit of efficiency is more than a goal—it’s a necessity. This case study explores the transformational impact of implementing QLECTOR LEAP on KOLEKTOR’s production guiding, planning and scheduling and optimization processes.
Challenges
Prior to the collaboration with QLECTOR, KOLEKTOR faced several challenges that hindered operational efficiency:
Manual Production Planning
Significant time was invested in manually creating and updating production plans and schedules, leadin
Communication Overheads
Adjusting schedules often required extensive phone and email communications, contributing to delays and reduced responsiveness.
Knowledge Silos
Critical planning knowledge was confined to specific individuals, risking loss of information and continuity.
Downtimes
Unplanned events led to increased and more prolonged downtimes due to slower response rates.
Implementation
The producer turned to QLECTOR for a comprehensive solution that included:
KOLEKTOR recognized the need to modernize its processes and chose QLECTOR’s expertise to address these issues. The integration focused on automating production planning and facilitating real-time schedule adjustments.
Benefits
Post-implementation, KOLEKTOR experienced remarkable benefits:
Time Savings
An estimated 3 days per week were saved for team coordinators and planners, streamlining operations significantly.
Predictive Downtime Management
QLECTOR’s system enabled the prediction of downtimes three days in advance, allowing for proactive measures.
Reduced Downtime
Overall downtime was cut by 25%, directly impacting productivity.
Financial Impact
These efficiencies translated into substantial cost savings, with KOLEKTOR saving at least 300,000 EUR annually.
Conclusion
The producer’s strategic use of QLECTOR LEAP demonstrates a significant leap forward in managing the complexities of chemical production. With substantial time savings for planners and reduced downtimes, the company has set a new standard for efficiency in the chemical industry.
Gregor Jereb, a Planner at KOLEKTOR Sikom, noted the drastic cut in time spent on coordinating plans, from hours to mere minutes, by leveraging information from three distinct IT systems. Ervin Murovec, Team Coordinator at KOLEKTOR Sikom, praised QLECTOR LEAP for its realistic scheduling capabilities and seamless notification process, marking a departure from the old, less efficient methods with Excel