Plastoform

Plastoform, a leading European thermoformable plastic materials manufacturer for automotive, agriculture, and marine industries, struggled with day-to-day manual planning that provided no visibility into future production. They needed a modern information system to integrate with existing ERP for longer-term scheduling and optimize machines and tooling.

Plastoform implemented Opcenter Scheduling with the support of Siemens partner INEA. The solution integrated with their existing ERP system and enabled automated scheduling for longer periods, replacing manual production planning processes.

Plastoform increased production efficiency by 8% and reduced stock levels by over 90%. Manual production planning time was significantly reduced, and the company gained long-term visibility into their production schedule.

• Automated scheduling can dramatically reduce inventory levels while improving efficiency
• Integration with existing ERP is critical for seamless scheduling adoption
• Even modest efficiency gains compound into significant savings for high-volume manufacturers