The client is a leading provider of engineered foams with a global workforce of 3,000 employees, generating over €800 million in turnover, and operating 27 manufacturing plants across 19 countries.
Business Challenge
The business challenge involves integrating digitalization into the WCOM™ program to avoid the creation of a parallel organization. This includes identifying real value added through digitalization within operations and within the WCOM™ program itself.
Additionally, the updated WCOM™ program must consider the unique needs of individual plants rather than adopting a "one size fits all" standard. Finally, the challenge includes defining a system transition concept that does not impede the progress of the WCOM™ journey.
Approach
EFESO supported in:
- Use Case identification per Pillar. It is essential to identify the right value adding use cases for every pillar to boost the overall performance.
- Industry 4.0 pyramid & WCOM™. One of the key success factors was combining the industry 4.0 pyramid with the evaluation guide of the WCOM™ program.
- Close collaboration between Operations & IT. Operations & IT need to work closer together to streamline prerequisites and pillar target pictures to combine forces.
Main Results
- 10% OEE through higher transparency & use of digital assistance
- -5-10% losses through automated Q-data processing and advanced analytics powered evaluations
- Reduction of manual efforts by integrating digital tools & digitally triggered automation solutions
- Shorter employee ramp up phases through an AI powered learning management system
