Our solution for the metal-casting industry

The growth of globalisation also poses technical and economic challenges for the metal-casting industry. The complex, multifaceted production processes applied in foundries demand ever more flexibility and intensive collaboration with partners that they can trust. This requires an integrated, customised ERP system to coordinate these processes and to develop them in accordance with the principles of transparency.

Our industry solution supports foundries in mapping out clear product structures which can be predefined and pre/calculated during the development of a complete made-to-order solution. The system maps out the entire process chain within the mass of numbers and information, from core-making to the finished components, encompassing on the way the mould-making, melting, pouring and finishing processes. Our industry solution also integrates the assembly of finished units and the component procurement processes required for this. Working closely with suppliers allows them to be integrated easily into the process chain. Swift measures can be taken to quickly and flexibly bridge gaps in capacity or processes.

The most significant features of our industry solution are:

• the mapping of product structures typical for foundries
• the management of tools models and other production elements
• material and energy price rise management
• cost accounting for entire product structures
• production plans for moulds and casting
• resource usage, linking product and tool data
• recording part and production material data
• interfaces for production material cost accounting and composition systems
• integration of partners into the process chain

This industry solution maps out all company data and processes transparently. Test orders, which provide measurement values for all production structures across the board on the basis of criteria that can be defined for specific customers or products, enable foundries to ensure consistently high quality. They can be used for internal monitoring purposes or in producing batch-specific testing certificates to provide to customers.