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 with the Rothbaum digitalization check
• Evaluation of current processes, technologies and systems
• Identification of optimization possibilities and efficiency potentials
• Comparison with industry benchmarks and derivation of specific measures

Your benefit:

1. Clear overview of the maturity level and specific fields of action
2. Joint target definition with all relevant stakeholders
3. Prioritized measures that can be implemented quickly

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:

• Introduction of stable and efficient processes as the basis for the digital factory
• Sustainable improvements with the Rothbaum OPEX method kit
• Development of a company-wide lean culture

Your benefit:

1. Foundation for the smart factory: stable, digital-ready processes
2. Long-term competitiveness through continuous improvement
3. Sustainable increase in performance of employees, managers and organization

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:

• Analysis and determination of the optimum degree of automation for your factory
• Selection and introduction of suitable machines and systems
• Integration of robot technologies for recurring tasks
• Holistic implementation concept incl. Change management

Your benefit:

1. Higher production capacity and process stability
2. Flexible scalability of production
3. Relieving employees of monotonous tasks
4. Future-proof automation strategy
5. Reducing the impact of the shortage of skilled workers

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 for clear visualization of the relevant key figures

Your benefit:

1. Full transparency of processes in real time
2. Fast, data-based decisions
3. Continuous increase in efficiency through AI and data analytics
4. Ensuring security & compliance in networked production

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

Your benefit:

1. Reduction of energy and operating costs
2. Compliance with legal requirements
3. Building a green corporate culture
4. Measurable ecological impact

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. Clear implementation steps and responsibilities for the realization of your Smart Factory goals
2. Clear focus on your corporate and production strategy
3. Efficient implementation through a structured approach
4. Faster measurable results

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.