Case Study Efficient Production Control at Mahr
Optimization of warehouse management and production control through the introduction of PSIwms.
Mahr GmbH, a leading manufacturer of production measurement technology based in Göttingen, relies on the PSIwms warehouse management system to optimize its warehouse and production processes.
The central challenge was the efficient management of over 40,000 articles and the control of complex production and shipping processes. With PSIwms, the company was able to sustain-ably improve its logistics processes and increase transparency throughout the entire supply chain. The standardized IT infrastructure, consisting of PSIwms and the ERP system PSIpenta, ensures conflict-free and consistent system networking that integrates all relevant processes.
Challenges
The central production plant in Göttingen manufactures high-precision production measurement technology as well as ball guides, gear and metering pumps. These products are stored in a logistics center that is divided into two hall complexes. Over 40,000 items are stored there, which are pre-pared for production supply and dispatch. The previous manual order picking with paper orders led to long throughput times and a non-transparent material flow.
Objectives
The central goal of Mahr GmbH was to optimize its logistics and production processes in order to meet the increasing demands of the market. This included increasing transparency in the material flow and shortening throughput times in production and shipping. The company also wanted a standardized IT infrastructure to ensure conflict-free and smooth networking of all systems. Inventory management was to be improved to enable more efficient monitoring and control of stock levels. It was also important to increase flexibility in logistics and ensure that order picking and production supplies were carried out on time.
Key objectives
- Improve transparency in the material flow
- Shortening throughput times in production and shipping
- Standardized IT infrastructure for conflict-free system networking
- Optimization of inventory management
- Increasing flexibility in logistics
- Ensuring on-time picking and production supply
Solution approach
The introduction of the PSIwms warehouse management system enabled Mahr to significantly improve its logistics and production processes. The system was seamlessly integrated with the PSIpenta ERP system, which enabled a uniform IT infrastructure and consistent, conflict-free net-working of all relevant systems. This ensured an optimal flow of information. In addition, the con-trol station, cockpit and forklift control system modules were used to ensure route-optimized processes. The changeover to a permanent inventory contributed to improved stock monitoring. By using PSIwms, Mahr was not only able to increase the number of picking orders and picks, but also significantly increase flexibility in logistics.
Result
With the introduction of PSIwms and the integration of PSIpenta, Mahr was able to shorten throughput times and make the material flow more transparent. The company now processes around 3,500 picking orders per month, resulting in an annual increase of over 100,000 picks. The logistics processes have become faster and more reliable overall, giving the company greater flexibility. The standardized IT infrastructure and conflict-free networking contributed significantly to the success.
Lessons Learned
- The introduction of a warehouse management system significantly increases efficiency and transparency in complex logistics processes.
- Seamless integration of ERP and WMS as well as a standardized IT infrastructure are essential for an optimal flow of information and conflict-free networking of the systems.
Conclusion
Mahr GmbH has successfully optimized its logistics processes with the introduction of PSIwms. The increased efficiency and transparency have enabled the company to react faster and more flexibly to market requirements. The standardized IT infrastructure and the conflict-free networking of the systems were decisive factors for success. PSIwms has proven to be indispensable for optimizing the entire logistics and production processes.
