Success Story

Hügli
(Phase 1)

Optimization of production and procurement logistics in food industry

 

MISSION

In order to continue growing successfully and profitably throughout Europe producing dry mix products for soups, sauces, bouillons, etc., Hügli Nahrungsmittel GmbH commissioned STREMLER with the design and implementation of a new supply chain organization. Objective was a sustainable improvement of delivery capability and delivery reliability and to lay the basis for the introduction of an ERP system.

SOLUTION AND WORK PROCESS

STREMLER AG started, together with the project team, to elaborate the detailed “to-be” concept across all stages of the supply chain.

  • Optimization of operational processes, planning and control, material management

  • Detailed planning and implementation of material flow optimization

  • Optimization of setup times, order scheduling and introduction of campaign planning

  • Detailed elaboration of the Pull production control for plants I and II

  • Elaboration of a specification sheet for the introduction of an ERP system

Implementation was particularly challenging in the following tasks:

  • Introduction of synchronized planning and optimization of the campaigns between the two plants

  • Expansion of flexibility according to the market requirements (group formation per shift and machine, introduction of time accounts)

RESULTS

Strengthend by the project Hügli could maintain its profitability in a market with falling selling prices. By implementing the measures in cooperation with STREMLER AG, Hügli GmbH was able to significantly improve its competitive position. The improvement in delivery capacity and delivery reliability made Hügli Nahrungsmittel GmbH a preferred partner in the industry.

  • Production output increased by more than 25% with the same direct staff

  • Reduction of production costs by more than 14%, from 17.7% to 15.1% of sales

  • Reduction of overhead costs through gradual integration of the indirect staff in the productive processes

 

 
Dr. Jean G. Villot

Dr. Jean G. Villot
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hügli Holding AG

“By conception and implementation of the new supply chain organization together with STREMLER AG and the resulting improvement in delivery capacity and delivery reliability, Hügli Nahrungsmittel GmbH was able to successfully shape its growth process in the long term. The decisive factor for the success was certainly that the employees of our company reinvented their future organization with the support of STREMLER and redefined the performance criteria. I will be happy to work with STREMLER AG again in the future if necessary."

 

 
 

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