Innovative production concept for scalable growth
Company in the shipbuilding industry, Germany
In order to establish a demand-driven factory for shipbuilding safety systems, the goal was to increase production efficiency and expand production capacity through a detailed analysis and complete redesign of the production process. The development of the scalable production concept provides the foundation for sustainable growth and helps the company overcome challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers.
The company faced the challenge of expanding its production capacity to better capitalize on the market potential for shipbuilding components. Until then, production processes had been organized on a workshop basis, which made scalable growth difficult. Therefore, the goal of the project was to develop a production concept that would enable continuous and sustainable growth while also addressing the shortage of specialist experts.
The project started with an analysis of the existing production process. Based on this analysis, a target production process for scalable manufacturing was designed and translated into a floor plan that efficiently utilizes existing capacities and resources in a block layout. In addition, our planning experts designed the warehouses and intralogistics systems and oversaw the integration of a new, production-adjacent main warehouse from planning through implementation.
Throughout the planning process, our team utilized 2D and 3D visualizations as well as 360-degree photos and video recordings. These tools not only enabled digital walkthroughs and precise before-and-after comparisons but also facilitated communication within the project team and ensured planning reliability throughout the entire project. The new production concept will be implemented in phases during ongoing operations.
The company is a leading international manufacturer of components and turnkey solutions for the marine and offshore sector, with a focus on safety systems. As an internationally established and proven systems supplier, the company designs, develops, and manufactures its products exclusively in Germany.
KPIs at a glance
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Increase in sales (units) prepared by 2027
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Additional space requirements
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Involving operational staff in the concept development
All relevant services under one roof:
- Factory planning
- Process optimization
- Simulation
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