Success Story
SICK AG
Realization of the European logistics project “24 hours response time”
MISSION
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications, SICK AG initiated the "Eurologistics" project. STREMLER was asked to support in the further improvement of a fast and punctual delivery to customers and at the same time reduce the capital commitment and the distribution costs.
SOLUTION AND WORK PROCESS
The main task was to design and implement a performance and cost optimized flow of goods and information for the supply of European direct customers.
Conception of processes for order processing, production procurement, integrated planning and control
Development of processes for distribution logistics via decentralized hubs to the end customer
Realization of planning and control and a material management concept to ensure demand synchronized production
Design of consistent scheduling and prioritization across the entire logistics chain and installation of pilot direct delivery
Creation of a new layout and new processes in the logistics center to improve responsiveness
Consistent representation of the strategic line in the company and support in the synchronization of the individual topics was an important lever for sustainable goal achievement.
Moderation and joint reflection of the processes with the process owners
Coaching and transformation management
RESULTS
SICK AG achieved its goal of improving customer service and reducing response times for customer deliveries in full and sustainably. With the simultaneous reduction in costs, the position in competition was further strengthened. Reduction of response times for customer delivery through
Consistent scheduling and prioritization of customer and production orders
Reduction of throughput times in the logistics center
Optimization of final assembly that is synchronized with demand
Lower inventory and space requirements for warehousing. Improve customer service through
Reduction of lead times
Increasing productivity of service processes
Thomas Henkel
Head of Logistics
“The implementation of the "Eurologistics" project has shown that the approach in this project and the involvement of the consultant STREMLER AG in the appropriate places and in the corresponding subject areas supported the process very well and very valuable for achieving the goals. The implementation of the "Eurologistics" project went smoothly."
