Efficient manufacturing through seamless integration of logistics and production
In modern manufacturing, efficient and seamlessly integrated systems are crucial for aligning production processes with logistics. Integrating logistics applications such as AX4 into the manufacturing landscape is a key approach to monitoring material flows in real time, avoiding delays and enabling more flexible, data-driven manufacturing.
AX4 acts as a digital platform that creates real-time transparency across logistics processes - from material receipt to final product dispatch - and thus builds a bridge between production planning and operational logistics processes. Through integration with other systems, such as ERP (e.g. SAP), APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System), AX4 enables more precise control of the entire value chain.
Challenges of manufacturing WITHOUT integrated logistics!
Lack of real-time transparency
Without the integration of logistics systems into the manufacturing landscape, real-time monitoring of material flows is often lacking. Without this transparency, companies cannot obtain accurate information on inventories, delivery times or bottlenecks. This leads to delayed decisions, which can lead to unnecessary downtime and production disruptions in manufacturing.
Uncoordinated processes
Without integration between production and logistics systems, these areas often have to communicate with each other manually. This can lead to delays, errors and inconsistencies in planning and execution. If production is not coordinated with logistics, excess inventory, material shortages or incorrect deliveries can occur.
Long reaction times
Without integration, it is harder to respond quickly to changes in demand, market conditions or supply chain disruptions. Manufacturing companies may struggle to adjust their production plans to respond to new information or challenges, reducing their flexibility and competitiveness.
costs and resource utilization
Manually synchronizing systems or working with separate, non-integrated systems is often resource intensive. It requires additional staff and results in unnecessary operating costs. Automated and integrated systems can significantly reduce these costs by eliminating redundant tasks and reducing labor.
Mastering technical challenges
Compatibility of systems
Different, sometimes older systems may initially seem incompatible. With customized integration solutions, we ensure that your systems communicate seamlessly with each other - without disrupting operations.
Technical complexity
Integration may seem challenging at first, especially in large, complex IT landscapes. But we offer you a simple, step-by-step solution that efficiently standardizes your system landscape - quickly and without interrupting your operations.
Standardization and data exchange
Different data formats and systems require well thought-out standardization. Thanks to our expertise, we guarantee smooth integration and the secure exchange of information so that your processes continue to run seamlessly.
Advantages of integrated logistics for your production!
Integration of AX4 and APS
- a strong team!
Benefit from our experience...
... don't be a fool, integrate your logistics!
With our expertise, we support your logistics projects with the following services:
- Definition and documentation of processes in logistics projects on the basis of UML
- Design and implementation of AX4
- Optimization of existing AX4 solutions
- Creating specifications / detailed specifications in the area of logistics
- AX4 trainings
- Test management
- Deployment of AX4 (Hot Deploys, Service Packs, etc.)
- International rollouts
- GoLive-, Post-GoLive- und Hypercare-Support
- Logistics Manufacturing (TMS, WMS, PPS)
