Digitize production:
Smart factory and lean production consulting

Determination of the status quo & maturity level

Recognizing the starting point, making potential visible

A well-founded analysis of your current maturity level is the first step towards targeted further development. We evaluate your processes, systems and technologies in comparison to a clearly defined benchmark – and work with you to define realistic goals.

We work out the special features and challenges of your company in a targeted manner, uncover weaknesses and show where your greatest potential lies.

Our service packages:

• Detailed determination of the digital maturity level of your factory using the Rothbaum digitalization check
• Evaluation of current processes, technologies and systems
• Identification of optimization possibilities and efficiency potentials
• Comparison of your current processes with industry best practices

Your benefit:

1. You will receive a clear overview of the digital maturity level of your factory and the specific fields of action, including the company-specific goals.
2. You create a sound basis for the future development of your production that includes all relevant stakeholders.

Lean Production

Stable, lean processes as the basis for lean production consulting

No smart factory without stable, lean processes. Lean production forms the basis for efficiency, flexibility and digital transformation. With tried-and-tested methods and a tried-and-tested approach, we create the conditions for continuously efficient production as part of lean production consulting.

Our service packages:

• Stable and efficient processes as the basis for the smart factory
• Sustainable improvement through the continuous application of the Rothbaum OPEX methodological toolbox in the dimensions of performance management, continuous improvement (CIP), organizational excellence, process excellence, leadership, people and culture

Your benefit:

1. You create the basis for a successful smart factory by establishing stable and efficient processes that can be optimally integrated into the digital factory.
2. You increase your long-term competitiveness by continuously implementing improvements using the Rothbaum OPEX method kit.
3. You develop a sustainable lean culture that raises not only your processes, but also your employees, managers and the entire organization to a higher level of performance.

Automation & robotics

Targeted use of machines, systems and technologies for digitalization in production

Automation not only increases efficiency and output, but also relieves your employees. The decisive factor here is not the principle of “more is better”, but the targeted, sensible use of suitable technologies. Together with you, we not only analyse which degree of automation suits your factory, your processes and your level of maturity – we also support you from the selection to the successful integration, both technically and organizationally.

Our service packages:

• Determining the optimum level of automation for your factory
• Advice on the selection and introduction of suitable machines and systems that make your production more efficient and flexible
• Planning and implementation of robot technologies for the automation of recurring tasks
• Development of a holistic implementation concept for the successful introduction and sustainable use of automation and robot technologies

Your benefit:

1. You increase both your production capacity and flexibility through the targeted use of automation solutions.
2. They reduce sources of error and improve process stability through the use of robust robot technologies.
3. You create long-term scalability for your production through flexible automation solutions.
4. They increase employee motivation, as monotonous tasks are taken over by robots.

Data & IT systems

Creating transparency through the integration of real-time data and intelligent IT systems

Data plays a central role in digitizing production – and beyond. We think about your value creation end-to-end and support you in identifying precisely the data points that you really need along the entire process for key figures, decisions and automation – including a clean structuring of your master data and relevant real-time information. In this way, we create the basis for well-founded decisions, stable processes and a scalable IT infrastructure – tailored to your target image, whether on-premise, private cloud or public cloud.

Our service packages:

• Integration of real-time data for digital production control
• Use of AI and data analytics for process optimization and data-based decision-making
• Ensuring IT security and adherence to compliance requirements in networked production
• Implementation of dashboards to visualize data and processes

Your benefit:

1. You gain full transparency of your production processes by integrating real-time data.
2. You optimize your processes through the targeted use of AI and data analytics, which leads to a continuous increase in efficiency.
3. You increase your flexibility and make faster decisions thanks to digital production control and the integration of real-time data.
4. You secure your IT systems and ensure compliance in your networked production to minimize risks.
5. You make well-founded decisions based on a clear and transparent presentation of all relevant data and processes.

Sustainability & energy efficiency

Ensuring sustainable and resource-conserving value creation

Energy efficiency and sustainability have long been strategic success factors – also in the smart factory. Digitizing, networking and making processes more transparent also creates the basis for not only identifying ecological levers but also optimizing them in a targeted manner. We help you to consider sustainability from the outset – with little additional effort, but with tangible economic and ecological benefits: through integrated data transparency, targeted measures and measurable impact.

Our service packages:

• Analysis of current production processes in terms of resource utilization and energy consumption
• Optimization of energy consumption and production processes, taking into account the Green Factory principles
• Implementation of measures to conserve resources and make the production facility more environmentally friendly
• Support with sustainability certificates and transparent reporting of progress

Your benefit:

1. You improve energy efficiency and reduce your operating costs.
2. They increase sustainability through resource-saving processes.
3. They meet environmental and legal requirements.
4. You secure long-term competitive advantages through the efficient use of resources.
5. They promote a green corporate culture and ensure transparent sustainability reports.

Roadmap & implementation of measures

Structured planning – targeted implementation

Structured implementation is crucial for success. With a clear roadmap and tailor-made measures, we support you in effectively realizing your smart factory goals – pragmatically, purposefully and results-oriented. Our services range from the definition of specific measures and responsibilities to the coordination and operational implementation of selected measures – always tailored to your needs and your organization.

The basis for this is a clear production strategy that defines goals, priorities and the right development path.

Our service packages:

• Development of a structured roadmap for achieving the Smart Factory
• Definition of concrete measures and milestones for implementation
• End-to-end Smart Factory consulting: support with the implementation and continuous adaptation of measures
• Monitoring and reporting of progress

Your benefit:

1. You receive a clear roadmap for the implementation of your Smart Factory goals.
2. You implement targeted measures that are tailored to your corporate and production strategy.
3. They ensure efficient implementation through continuous monitoring and adaptation.
4. You achieve your goals faster through structured and targeted planning.

What is Smart Factory and how does it benefit my company?

A smart factory is a digitally networked, flexible and self-optimizing production environment in which machines, systems and people communicate in real time and work together efficiently.

What is Industry 4.0? 

Industry 4.0 refers to the profound transformation of industrial value creation through the networking of people, machines and products via cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things, with the aim of highly flexible, efficient and digitally integrated production. The smart factory is a concrete application of Industry 4.0 – it transfers the principles of digital networking, decentralization and real-time capability directly to the factory.

How do I start digitizing my production?

The path to digitalizing production begins with an analysis of your status quo and the establishment of a lean, stable production basis. On this basis, we work with you to develop a customized roadmap to the smart factory – data-based, automated and sustainable.