Logistics concept for the transformation to a vertical factory

Efficient and transparent control of logistics processes as part of the transformation to the vertical factory

The transformation to a vertical factory is changing the requirements and framework conditions for a production environment and the associated intralogistics processes. Through specifically developed solutions in the areas of inventory management, material flows and material control and the continuous monitoring of targeted KPIs, the basis was created to control and operate the vertical factory in a future-proof manner in relation to intralogistics processes.

Thanks to Rothbaum’s distinctive technical expertise in the area of operations, we were able to optimally develop and implement the logistics processes to meet the requirements of the vertical factory.
Adrian Theiler, COO

Source: V-ZUG AG, November 2024

V-ZUG AG

V-ZUG AG is a household appliance manufacturer based in Zug (CH).
The company generated sales of CHF 636 million in 2022 and employed around 2,200 people.
A comprehensive transformation is taking place at the headquarters in Zug with the aim of creating a vertical factory.

Services

Development of conceptual approaches for determining inventory quantities at workstations in assembly.
Customized target processes for material control within the vertical factory.
Identification of optimization potential in the use of IT systems and organizational adjustments

Results

Standardized processes in material provision with efficient use of resources
Determination of ideal stocks at workplaces and supermarkets close to assembly lines
Increasing the transparency of material flows and inventories in the leading SAP EWM system
A KPI system using the functionalities of the IT systems used

Project description: Vertical factory logistics concept for V-ZUG

The production and assembly of household appliances in the kitchen and washroom segments takes place on 4 levels. The production workstations vary from completely manual to highly automated. The entire value creation process is strongly oriented towards the needs of the customer, which leads to a high level of complexity in the production processes. Production is highly flexible so that any product variant can be manufactured at any time, even in small batch sizes. Combined with a high number of variants in the product portfolio, this places high demands on intralogistics processes and the management of material stocks. Inventories and material flows must be controlled in such a way that an efficient production process is possible at all times.

Procedure

The necessary database was first created in close cooperation with the specialist departments. The specific logistical concepts were developed on the basis of this data. System settings, layout adjustments and support in setting up the warehouse technology were necessary to implement the concepts.

Results

Thanks to the smooth and intensive collaboration between Rothbaum and V-ZUG, it was possible to develop a future-proof system for intralogistics. The new intralogistics system enables V-ZUG to implement efficient processes right from the start of the vertical factory. In addition, adaptations can be made to individual articles in the system thanks to the consistent documentation in the system’s derivation.

Through targeted monitoring of KPIs, V-ZUG is able to continuously check its own system for efficiency and weak points. This ensures a continuous improvement process that enables V-ZUG to further perfect intralogistics processes in the future.

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Philipp Carl

Senior Manager Logistics

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