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Trade war focuses on design to cost approach

calculated on the basis of a direct product cost estimate, but using a classic mixed cost estimate. This method carries the risk that costs for individual products do not represent actual costs and can [...] producers to supply their products. The focus is increasingly on the topic of design to cost where it is important for VersaLink to be sure about the detailed cost of products produced. In order to cope [...] knowledge of the industry, including the production processes carried out there, is essential. Only in this way is it possible to immerse oneself deeply in the production processes of the companies, to understand

SCHULER Consulting GmbH optimizes Chinese production organization

standard product catalog, each piece of furniture is custom-made to the customer's specifications. In addition, Roco offers 18 different melamine decors. The consequence for the production: an extremely high [...] according to specific criteria, including product (cabinet, bed and table) and color (decorative surface). This summary and criteria resulted in defined sequences for cutting procedures. Due to the limited space [...] Production development The furniture manufacturer Roco produces a wide range of wardrobes, wall units, wall shelves, tables and beds in melamine design for the Chinese market. Although Roco has a standard

Versalink makes office furniture production more flexible

To date, Versalink production has largely been characterized by series production, but now it has been specifically complemented by opportunities for competitive batch size 1 production. Clearly defined [...] produced on four production lines, which are clearly separated according to the different product categories. While the older throughfeed machines, which are optimized for series production, continue to be [...] responsibility at Versalink. This includes production planning and the loading of orders into the respective production lines, as well as the optimization of production preparation and the associated tasks on

HOMAG Group founds a sales and service company in Germany

changes to its organizational structure, and under the guiding idea of "ONE HOMAG", the HOMAG Group is set to further increase customer orientation in Germany by making its processes even more efficient. From [...] HOMAG Deutschland GmbH provides an ideal basis for guaranteeing skilled support over the entire product life cycle — from the selection of optimal machine technology, through the appropriate software solution

Wood frame construction - efficiency with a small footprint

much training being required. The result? A drop of around 35% in element production times. The process starts with production of the framework on the assembly table, which is fitted with the necessary [...] Optimum use of space Räuber is now using cutting-edge CNC technology to produce elements in a space measuring just 450 m², of which 138 m² is taken up by element production (assembly table and multifunction bridge) [...] spread them out across the floor. The same is true for element production - since the multifunction bridge operates over the table, the production area available is limited. The employees work in this area

MMR Mobile

easily identified and measures derived (e.g. with regard to machine waiting times, malfunctions or set-up times). In this way, you can get even more performance out of your machinery in the future.

Norbert Bosch relies on production control system ControllerMES

ControllerMES is the production control system from the HOMAG Group. It enables an integrated information flow within production and at the same time, offers high-quality digitalized production planning and [...] and the seamless communication with the Cut Rite cutting optimization . The progress of the orders can be viewed in ControllerMES throughout the entire production process. At a glance, you can see whether [...] pillars of the production specialist, located in Rühlingstetten in the Middle Franconia region of Germany, are furnishings for hotels and other commercial properties and the production of parts for the

Unleash the full potential of production — application-related production optimization from the WEINMANN Academy

these to their current products? One frequent consequence of this is inefficiencies creeping into production and related activities. This is where the application-related production optimization service [...] add up and delay the production process. How important is work preparation for efficient production? CS: Work preparation is of great importance not only with regard to production, but also for the processes [...] factors that could disrupt the production flow. What potential for improvement do you most often notice among customers? CS: Often our customers start production with just one product. However, companies and

The Swift Group partners with HOMAG

facilities with a view to improving the efficiency and production output of this part of its manufacturing process. “We were experiencing high product demand and needed to significantly increase our manufacturing [...] The set-up, therefore, had to provide safe transfer of these unfinished panels from the storage area to each of the CNC processing machines without the need to use forklift trucks in the production area [...] holiday homes. The development of the business has been built on the simple principle of making products that innovate in the key areas of design, quality and value for money. In 2021 Swift undertook a

Sleeves up and hands on – workshop at Lotus Cabinetry

Cabinetry has set its course to a bright future ahead. In doing so, it focuses not only on a high level of customer orientation, superior product quality and state-of-the-art production technology, but [...] worked out an ideal layout for a future production, as well as a roadmap consisting of various implementation stages. The first step – optimization of today’s production – has already been completed. Following [...] company Lotus Cabinetry has found its place on the market as furniture manufacturer for high quality products. The company was founded in 2016 by Joseph Franklin and Genaro Jacinto. Here, 35 people work jointly