Reference customer Daimler

Central logistics control through the transport guidance system

Intralogistics platform – Integrated and central control of the operational SAP logistics processes for SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA.

As part of the Daimler Buses division, EvoBus is not only Europe’s largest, but also one of the world’s largest leading bus manufacturer and produces touring, intercity and city buses at the Neu-Ulm site.
In order to ensure production supply, those responsible decided to use a networked and central SAP logistics system for material flow control.

Challenges in transport processing

The timed and untimed journeys are also controlled manually. A high level of empty runs, a disproportionate one the result was a fleet of vehicles and long response times. One problem with the use of tugger trains was that orders that were ready to be picked up along the way were not known beforehand. So no suitable followers or resources could be planned. In some cases, the individual tugger trains were overloaded or underloaded. With these major challenges, those responsible were looking for a partner to implement these requirements. They quickly became aware of the Würzburg SAP partner Flexus AG. With the FlexGuide transport/forklift guidance system for SAP, this offers a solution that fully covers a large part of the requirements as standard.
The FlexGuide allows various materials from the small parts warehouse to be bundled into one transport order. through the Real-time data transmission can be traced at any time exactly where the material is in the process. At the same time, the automated and utilization-oriented control of the transport volume ensures efficiency in logistics.

Efficient control of the means of transport

When supplying materials to the internal logistics areas, the various means of transport (forklifts, tugger trains, …) are efficiently controlled via the real-time client and the mobile terminals. This ensures transparency even in the confusing high-bay warehouse.

Demand-oriented planning of picking orders

Within the picking areas, there is a sequenced and needs-oriented employee deployment plan.
The visualization of the picking orders enables transparent order processing. Real-time data transmission enables paperless picking throughout. By connecting future-oriented technologies, the ergonomics of the employees are improved and sources of error are reduced at the same time. The dynamic control via the FlexGuide in operational logistics leads to flexible and efficient processes.

Efficient and optimized control of the tugger trains

Even short-term changes are incorporated into the overall process by automatic recalculation.
The scheduled orders are visualized in a clear cockpit and can be edited in terms of sequence and assignment. For the tugger train driver, the current route including the route is displayed on a hall plan directly on the forklift terminal.

Optimized transfer of driving orders to the various means of transport

The driving orders are created automatically or manually via the Flexus worker dialog. This will guarantees the production supply and disposal of materials, empties and other relevant trips. The driving orders are optimized in a central order pool and on the various resources (stackers, tugger trains, picking trolleys, driverless transport systems).

Real-time key figure determination and active area control

In conclusion

The use of the FlexGuide transport/forklift guidance system optimizes the entire internal material flow of EvoBus GmbH. Cost savings were made possible by lower personnel requirements, more efficient resource allocation and a resulting reduction in the fleet of vehicles. In addition, the automated control processes increase stability, quality and flexibility. The FlexGuide is used as the central picking and routing system at the Neu-Ulm site, and the roll-out to other Group plants is already being planned.