Dürr, a publicly traded provider of industrial systems and equipment, has taken another step forward in its ambition to become a global leader in the realm of digitalization as wellDürr Systems AG uses the AX4 logistics platform for control of the global enterprise’s construction and assembly projects worldwide and thus ensures for end-to-end supply chain visibility and complete process integration of plants, customers, and service providers.

The Challenge

The cloud-based platform integrates over 100 suppliers, 119 carriers, 5 packaging service providers, and all construction project partners into the logistics supply processes. Together, this ensures that all components are delivered at the appropriate time. The expectation for end-to-end visibility in the shipping process is expressed as “The faster information becomes available, the more valuable it is.”

The Solution

AX4 has been customized to meet the unique needs of Dürr. It functions as a single point of entry, bundling data, documents, and information from various sources and delivering the latest status updates. This enables constant monitoring of a component’s location – for example, whether it has passed through customs and will be delivered on time. End-to-end visibility of the supply chain enhances the quality of service. AX4 provides all shipment-related transport and tracking information in real time. This makes it possible to provide precise delivery times and eliminates the need to hunt down this information in various IT tools.

The Result

AX4 visualizes the supply chain from the moment Dürr system components are loaded at the production plant until they are shelved at the construction site storage area or with the end customer. “The digital transformation provides a real turbo boost for increased efficiency in production”: That’s the message of the “digital@DÜRR” strategy with its four pillars of smart factories, smart processes, smart services, and smart products. Now, project logistics has been integrated into the company’s smart future as well.

Success Story | DÜRR

Markus ZieglerSenior Manager Continuous Improvement Management, Dürr Systems AG

»The AX4 logistics platform gives us the end-to-end supply chain visibility we need to improve the quality of our service. And because it’s cloud-based, we can access it from anywhere in the world.«

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