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Danish Manufacturer of Radar Technology Boosts Production with Automated Solution
Weibel Scientific develops and manufactures radars for space research, missile defense, and defense. Weibel has experienced significant growth in recent years and has simultaneously insourced all production and development to its headquarters in Denmark.
In order to keep up with the increasing production and growth, Weibel's corporate strategy has been to automate and digitalize the production processes, for example, they have invested in the IoT-based logistics concept Smart Factory Logistics.
Weibel previously had a classic 2-box solution to handle their fasteners and C-parts, but experienced more shortages in production as production increased, due to a lack of overview of extra consumption.
“Previously, screws and bolts were in ordinary boxes, where extra consumption was never registered when an employee happened to take a few extra pieces,” explains Stine Maria Ibing, Supply Chain Manager at Weibel.
Logistics Systems Ensure a Stable Flow of Materials
Weibel has installed the logistics solution SmartBin, which ensures that production does not run out of fasteners and C-parts. This is because when the stock level reaches its minimum amount, a reorder is generated automatically.
Weibel has also implemented SmartLabel to manage their general consumables, allowing them to order consumables directly from where the item is located in the warehouse.
Avoiding Production Stops and Saving 400 Hours
Weibel has gained several advantages by using the logistics concept Smart Factory Logistics, including significant time savings and avoiding production stops. Weibel has already streamlined 400 hours in production by avoiding stock shortages, but there are even more savings to be made in the future.
"We have experienced a significant improvement since the implementation of the system. We avoid production stops and know for certain that goods are ordered on time and are in stock, which gives us a more stable production. Looking ahead, we can probably save even more time in the future as we continuously adapt the system to our users, but it also depends on how our production develops," concludes Stine Maria Ibing, Supply Chain Manager at Weibel.
4 Specific Advantages Weibel Has Achieved
- 400 hours saved per year
- Avoiding stock shortages and production stops
- A more stable production
- Better overview and correct material management
GEA Reduces Costs by 50%
"The system simplifies and streamlines the most time and resource-consuming processes. SmartBin reduces inventory, internal logistics costs, and ensures delivery reliability." - Jacob Aagaard, GEA
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