Crafting the future. Digitalization in Discrete Manufacturing.

High cost pressures, fluctuating customer demand and regulatory requirements are not the only challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Bottlenecks due to inaccurate demand planning and transport delays also lead to production disruptions. Improved end-to-end supply chain visibility can help.

Westernacher offers digital transformation strategies tailored to optimize the entire value chain:

Agility

Flexibility

Data-driven knowledge

End-to-end.

Customer Success Story_____________

Celsa's supply chain logistics set new standards in the steel industry.

Celsa, based in Barcelona, Spain, has a reputation for innovation and sustainability in the steel industry. As an integral part of the Celsa Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of circular and low-emission steel, Celsa UK plays a key role in the Group’s mission to revolutionize steel production while preserving the planet for future generations. Needless to say, the logistical challenges are unparalleled.

References.

Our references show solutions with SAP S/4HANA and Supply Chain Management. Combined with our expertise, they are proof of successful transformation. Also for your company.

Digital Core

Transportation & Business Network for Logistics

Celsa's supply chain logistics set new standards in the steel industry.

Enterprise Resource Planning

Rushil Décor implements SAP S/4HANA for digital transformation and innovative logistics.

Enterprise Resource Planning

Mindray achieves successful migration to SAP EWM on SAP S/4HANA.

Warehouse

ifm streamlines shipping process with Westernacher eXpress.

Planning

Norgren implemented Sales & Operations Planning to refine demand planning.

Enterprise Resource Planning

Harmonizing process flows across business units at ITW with SAP S/4HANA.

Enterprise Resource Planning

VW joint venture ICS drives fast value with SAP S/4HANA.

Warehouse

SAGW's smooth ride to success with SAP EWM.

Planning

Global packaging leader Amcor Specialty Cartons wrap up long plans with SAP IBP.

Planning

How Hirschmann Automotive integrated budget rolling forecast and sales planning.

Enterprise Resource Planning

Showcasing a smooth migration to SAP S/4HANA at Windmöller & Hölscher.

Warehouse

Deli Group meets soaring demand with digital supply chain transformation.

Warehouse & Transportation

Ford takes the lead with complete SAP SPM solution.

Transportation

Automating the transportation processes with SAP TM at Chamberlain Group.

Warehouse

We implement world's first SAP EWM-based mobile robot warehouse at Hasco Vision.

Analytics

Oetiker Group transforms parts of its landscape with SAP BW on HANA.

Transportation

How California Steel Industries automated its transportation management.

Warehouse

Sportwear Group Xtep takes a step ahead with smart warehousing platform.

Warehouse

Global warehouse template rollout for 3M with Westernacher and SAP EWM.

Customer Success Story_____________

Norgren implemented S&OP to refine demand planning.

Norgren, part of IMI, needed to improve the demand planning process in order to enhance customer service and provide them with top-notch, on-time delivery and to give the suppliers a better forecast. To achieve this result, Westernacher Consulting supported Norgren who successfully implemented a sustainable Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) system.

Westernacher’s Key Innovation.

Lead to cash

Source to pay

Plan to fulfill – Plan

Plan to fulfill – Manufacture

Plan to fulfill – Site Logistics (WHM, YL)

Plan to fulfill – Transport

Aftermarket Service

Acquire to Decommission

Record to report

Lead to cash

Source to pay

Plan to fulfill – Plan

Plan to fulfill – Manufacture

Plan to fulfill – Site Logistics (WHM, YL)

Plan to fulfill – Transport

Aftermarket Service

Acquire to Decommission

Record to report

Let's work together.

Customer 360-Degree
view:

Integrating CRM systems

Configuration and
Quotation Management:

Advanced CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools

Invoice accuracy
and timeliness:

Automated invoicing systems

Enterprise Resource Planning

Read more about our Expertise.

Factory Calendar in
Supplier Evaluation:

Aligning supplier capabilities with production needs.

Showing the Carbon
Footprint of Materials:

Enabling the selection of environmentally friendly option.

Carbon Footprint in
Source of Supply Allocation:

Eco-friendly procurement

Sourcing & Procurement

Read more about our Expertise.

Demand volatility and
forecasting accuracy:

Using advanced predictive analytics and machine learning.

Complex supply chain
network optimization:

Advanced supply chain optimization algorithms.

Inventory management
and working capital
optimization:

Real-time inventory management systems.

Supply Chain Planning

Read more about our Expertise.

Real-time production
visibility and control:

Implementing IoT-enabled
real-time monitoring systems.

Quality assurance and
compliance:

Advanced quality management systems.

Resource optimization
and efficiency:

AI-driven resource planning tools.

Digital Manufacturing

Read more about our Expertise.

Optimizing warehouse
operations:

Heat maps to analyze warehouse movement patterns and real-time picker utilization data.

Managing yard
operations:

Real-time tracking and scheduling platform that utilizes IoT sensors.

Ensuring compliance
and safety:

Safety management system powered by machine learning.

Optimizing transportation
efficiency:

Dynamic routing and scheduling.

Carrier collaboration
and compliance:

Cloud-based platform for seamless communication and collaboration between carriers, shippers, and regulatory authorities.

Cost control and
reduction:

Fuel-efficient route planning, load consolidation techniques, and negotiation of favorable freight rates.

Transportation Management

Read more about our Expertise.

Warranty and Service
Contract Management:

Digital platform that automates warranty claims processing and service contract management.

Service Parts
Availability:

Predictive analytics and inventory optimization algorithms to anticipate service parts demand.

Planning and Dispatching
of Repair Technicians:

Dynamic scheduling and routing system.

Service Parts Planning

Read more about our Expertise.

Comprehensive
Asset Management:

Visibility of assets throughout their lifecycle using the accurate representation of the “Digital Twin”.

Maintenance
Activity Tracking:

MTBF and MTTR captured for reliability calculations.

Scheduled
Maintenance:

Automatically create notifications and work orders.

Asset Management

Read more about our Expertise.

Complex financial
reporting requirements:

Natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to automate the generation of complex financial reports.

Data integration and
consolidation:

Seamlessly consolidates financial data from disparate sources.

Forecasting and
scenario planning:

Predictive analytics model that incorporates historical financial data, market trends, and scenario simulations.

Crafting the future. Digitalization in Discrete Manufacturing.

Celsa's supply chain logistics set new standards in the steel industry.

References.

Norgren implemented S&OP to refine demand planning.

Westernacher’s Key Innovation.

Customer 360-Degree view:

Configuration and Quotation Management:

Invoice accuracy and timeliness:

Factory Calendar in Supplier Evaluation:

Showing the Carbon Footprint of Materials:

Carbon Footprint in Source of Supply Allocation:

Demand volatility and forecasting accuracy:

Complex supply chain network optimization:

Inventory management and working capital optimization:

Real-time production visibility and control:

Quality assurance and compliance:

Resource optimization and efficiency:

Optimizing warehouse operations:

Managing yard operations:

Ensuring compliance and safety:

Read more about our Expertise.

Optimizing transportation efficiency:

Carrier collaboration and compliance:

Cost control and reduction:

Warranty and Service Contract Management:

Service Parts Availability:

Planning and Dispatching of Repair Technicians:

Comprehensive Asset Management:

Maintenance Activity Tracking:

Scheduled Maintenance:

Complex financial reporting requirements:

Data integration and consolidation:

Forecasting and scenario planning:

Read more about our Expertise.

Let's work together.

Customer 360-Degree view:

Configuration and Quotation Management:

Invoice accuracy and timeliness:

Factory Calendar in Supplier Evaluation:

Showing the Carbon Footprint of Materials:

Carbon Footprint in Source of Supply Allocation:

Demand volatility and forecasting accuracy:

Complex supply chain network optimization:

Inventory management and working capital optimization:

Real-time production visibility and control:

Quality assurance and compliance:

Resource optimization and efficiency:

Optimizing warehouse operations:

Managing yard operations:

Ensuring compliance and safety:

Read more about our Expertise.

Optimizing transportation efficiency:

Carrier collaboration and compliance:

Cost control and reduction:

Warranty and Service Contract Management:

Service Parts Availability:

Planning and Dispatching of Repair Technicians:

Comprehensive Asset Management:

Maintenance Activity Tracking:

Scheduled Maintenance:

Complex financial reporting requirements:

Data integration and consolidation:

Forecasting and scenario planning:

Read more about our Expertise.

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Customer 360-Degree
view:

Configuration and
Quotation Management:

Invoice accuracy
and timeliness:

Factory Calendar in
Supplier Evaluation:

Showing the Carbon
Footprint of Materials:

Carbon Footprint in
Source of Supply Allocation:

Demand volatility and
forecasting accuracy:

Complex supply chain
network optimization:

Inventory management
and working capital
optimization:

Real-time production
visibility and control:

Quality assurance and
compliance:

Resource optimization
and efficiency:

Optimizing warehouse
operations:

Managing yard
operations:

Ensuring compliance
and safety:

Optimizing transportation
efficiency:

Carrier collaboration
and compliance:

Cost control and
reduction:

Warranty and Service
Contract Management:

Service Parts
Availability:

Planning and Dispatching
of Repair Technicians:

Comprehensive
Asset Management:

Maintenance
Activity Tracking:

Scheduled
Maintenance:

Complex financial
reporting requirements:

Data integration and
consolidation:

Forecasting and
scenario planning:

Customer 360-Degree
view:

Configuration and
Quotation Management:

Invoice accuracy
and timeliness:

Factory Calendar in
Supplier Evaluation:

Showing the Carbon
Footprint of Materials:

Carbon Footprint in
Source of Supply Allocation:

Demand volatility and
forecasting accuracy:

Complex supply chain
network optimization:

Inventory management
and working capital
optimization:

Real-time production
visibility and control:

Quality assurance and
compliance:

Resource optimization
and efficiency:

Optimizing warehouse
operations:

Managing yard
operations:

Ensuring compliance
and safety:

Optimizing transportation
efficiency:

Carrier collaboration
and compliance:

Cost control and
reduction:

Warranty and Service
Contract Management:

Service Parts
Availability:

Planning and Dispatching
of Repair Technicians:

Comprehensive
Asset Management:

Maintenance
Activity Tracking:

Scheduled
Maintenance:

Complex financial
reporting requirements:

Data integration and
consolidation:

Forecasting and
scenario planning:

Get in touch with our experts.
Stay informed.