Case Study Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG

Only exact MES key figures make planning secure

As a supplier to the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG must meet the extremely high demands of its customers in terms of quality and on-time delivery. To plan its production accurately, make reliable statements about delivery dates and increase productivity, the company relies on PROXIA’s MES-Software. It provides the precision component manufacturer with accurate data, supports staff in their analyses and helps streamline production. As a result, Ferdinand Bilstein remains competitive even under tougher conditions in the global market.

“The KPI key figures are the basis on which we build all our planning. For all these tasks, our experience with PROXIA’s MES-Software has been very good.”

Stefan Bart
Technical Director & Head of the Precision Engineering Division
of Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG

Highlights and benefits at a glance:

Consistent transparency throughout the entire production chain
Online planning for reliable statements on delivery dates
Practice-oriented, easy-to-use BDE solution
Low-paper manufacturing and accurate data for post-calculation
Reduction of setup, measurement and maintenance times
Increase in machine and plant efficiency
Stabilization of nearly 100% on-time delivery performance

MES in Action: Planning Reliability and Efficiency for Precision Engineering

Industry

As a supplier to the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG relies on the highest quality and on-time delivery. To remain competitive under the pressure of global markets, the company relies on PROXIA's MES software. It delivers precise production metrics, increases efficiency, and stabilizes planning.

Problem

Ferdinand Bilstein faced extremely high demands for quality and on-time delivery—amid rising complexity and competitive pressure. A lack of transparency and unreliable data made dependable planning and responsive manufacturing difficult.

Solution

The implementation of PROXIA’s MES software enabled comprehensive collection and analysis of all relevant production data. KPI metrics now serve as the foundation for reliable planning, targeted optimization, and dependable delivery date commitments.

Result

Thanks to precise MES data, Ferdinand Bilstein was able to increase machine and equipment efficiency and achieve consistently stable on-time delivery rates of nearly 100%. Setup and maintenance times were reduced, and production was significantly streamlined—all while maintaining a high level of user-friendliness for employees.