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Deliver Results in Productivity. BorgWarner
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
BorgWarner Cooling Systems, a subsidiary of U.S. Automotive Supplier BorgWarner, aimed to optimize production at their German plant. The plant, which houses a total of 40 machines, was in need of a system that could systematically collect and process machine and operating data, visualize current process states online, and precisely analyze weak areas. The goal was to increase overall production efficiency. The challenge was to develop and implement an individual, custom-fit production management system that could meet these needs.
About The Customer
BorgWarner Inc. is a U.S. Automotive Supplier and market leader in the field of drive components and system solutions. The company supplies well-known manufacturers globally in America, Asia, and Europe. BorgWarner’s 19,250 employees generated total revenue of $ 7.1 billion in 2012 at more than 60 locations in 19 countries. A subsidiary based out of Markdorf in Germany, is the largest branch of the BorgWarner “Thermal Systems” division with a total of 12 production facilities. Core business segments in Markdorf include engine radiator systems for commercial vehicles as well as off-highway machines (agricultural and construction). The location in Markdorf has 320 employees and has also been continuously expanded since 1999 towards becoming a sales and development center. Global sales for the thermal systems division has been accounted for from Markdorf since August 2008.
The Solution
FORCAM, an independent IT and consulting company, partnered with the BorgWarner team in Markdorf to develop and implement an individual, custom-fit production management system for the 40 machines in the plant. The system, FORCAM FORCE, systematically collects and processes machine and operating data. Current process states are visualized online and all weak areas, including technical, logistical, and organizational failures, are analyzed with precision. The system also integrates seamlessly with SAP ERP orders and operations to assist the operator at the shop floor level and increase productivity.
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