New factory: Lean Production meets Corporate Architecture
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Heidelberg, Germany
In the course of the construction of Europe’s most modern printing press hall with Dr. Schönheit + Partner as general planner, several major projects were implemented simultaneously over a period of about three years: the assembly processes were designed according to lean production approaches, a versatile factory hall was built, a self-steering process organization was established, and the logistics were handed over to an external service provider.
Maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness thanks to the economic expandability of the production hall: modularized floor plan structure, flexible media supply from above, partition wall systems, mobile equipment, lean office concept, fully enclosed floor plate and uniform colour and lighting concept.
The integrated factory planning was carried out in collaboration with Dr. Schönheit + Partner as general planner. It encompassed the general planning from the basic evaluation to the building application, including the general contractor tender and award of contract. In addition, the team took on the overall construction management via the general contractor and its implementation planning.
Project management was based on digital project management and ensured continuous monitoring of costs, deadlines and quality. Another focus was on process optimization and factory planning. A lean assembly structure, the Heidelberg Production System (HPS) and visual management methods were used in a targeted manner.
The industrial construction planning included all architectural, structural and technical aspects of the building equipment. It ranged from design and approval planning to participation in the awarding of contracts and supervision of the overall construction.
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a leading position in the global printing industry. For more than 170 years, the company has stood for quality and sustainability as a reliable partner with a high level of innovation. The core business is geared towards customer requirements in the target markets of packaging and label printing as well as specialty and commercial printing.
KPIs at a glance
All relevant services under the same roof:
- Architecture
- General planning
- Operational excellence
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