Hilti Utilizes DUALIS’ GANTTPLAN APS System for Component Production Planning

Advanced Planning and Scheduling System Replaces Manual Processes

• Use of GANTTPLAN APS at Hilti: The APS system from DUALIS replaces manual planning processes at the Austrian production site of the Hilti Group.
• Advantages and functions: GANTTPLAN enables simulation- and optimisation-based planning and is used for detailed, medium-term and long-term planning.
• Integration and user-friendliness: The system integrates seamlessly with the SAP ERP system and has been positively evaluated for its range of functions and ease of use.

Dresden, 4 May 2023 – The GANTTPLAN Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system from DUALIS GmbH IT Solution is now in use at the Austrian production site of the Hilti Group, replacing manual planning processes. GANTTPLAN handles demand-driven creation and setup-optimized scheduling of production orders. Beyond classic detailed planning, APS is also utilized for medium- and long-term planning of series components. Simulation- and optimization-based planning with GANTTPLAN provides the necessary market flexibility.

The Hilti Group, headquartered in Schaan (Liechtenstein), supplies the global construction industry with cutting-edge products, system solutions, software, and services. The company employs around 32,000 people in more than 120 countries. The production site in Thüringen (Vorarlberg/Austria), awarded ‘Factory of the Year 2022’ in Austria, employs around 600 people. The plant specializes in machining technology, component assembly, and final assembly of equipment for drilling and demolition work, diamond core drills and saws, and direct fastening tools.

Planning in the Digital Factory Context

GANTTPLAN already includes important modelling approaches such as the mapping of pallet changers in its standard version, enabling realistic representation of highly automated production. Additionally, Hilti uses the solution for personnel planning. Besides classic detailed planning, APS is used for medium- and long-term planning of series components, utilizing the MRP functionalities for material requirements planning integrated in GANTTPLAN.

During the proof of concept phase, GANTTPLAN met all required use cases with its extensive functions, good usability, and modern user interface. The solution also integrates with the leading ERP system SAP, communicating with APS via DUALIS’s own SAP connector. DUALIS’s extensive project experience and planning expertise were also positively rated.

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