The system architecture describes the required material and information flows within your production system. We do this by creating a strategic overview of how the factory functions. This allows you to see at a glance how the different areas within the factory or logistics system relate to another. The interrelationships and dependencies of the system are visualized through material flows, information flows, and control principles which help to derive the long-term master plan.

Choosing the right storage technology is the key to sizing your warehouse in terms of performance, future storage space, and investment. The logistics connection is dimensioned according to customer availability requirements. From the warehouse to production, for example, this can be done via milk run/AGV technology. The goal is to avoid empty runs. Structured material and information flows from incoming goods to finished product shipping, as well as standardized workstations, allow for maximum volume flexibility.

The creation of the urban master plan illustrates the vision for the future use of the site and its integration into the surrounding area. It is also the basis for discussions with local authorities. All functions, outdoor facilities and expansions are shown in the master plan, including floor area details. Several stages of expansion are shown in an implementation plan with milestones, distinguishing between planning and implementation periods. In addition, we prepare a cost framework for each expansion stage in accordance with DIN 276, so that you always have an overview of the financial implications.

The target system defined with you at the beginning of the project is an important part of the master plan design. These guidelines provide the framework for our profitability assessment, which compares costs and savings potentials. A payback period of less than 10 years for factory planning projects is realistic in most cases. Throughout the planning process, costs and savings are regularly reviewed. This gives you full cost control and transparency of savings potential at all times.

The 2030+ master plan is intended and designed as a long-term site development strategy. This means that possible expansion steps for your buildings are planned ahead and are executed upon necessity in targeted manner. The requirements for these expansion steps are determined based on the corporate strategy, the long-term forecast for the production program and future logistical requirements. In our planning the architecture follows the optimal utilization requirements, which are combined to form an intelligent, cohesive whole. The result is the visual representation in the master plan as a vision of the possible future development and use of the site. This gives you a concrete idea of how your site will look in the future.