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Introduction of SAP LES at CLAAS

Connection of a control logic for decentralised production supply

World market leader for agricultural machinery introduces SAP LES for production supply

The CLAAS KGaA mbH headquartered in Harsewinkel, East Westphalia, is the world market leader in the manufacture of self-propelled forage harvesters and is also the market leader in the combine harvester product group. In the course of optimizing its logistics processes, CLAAS was faced with the question of which warehouse management system was the right one. A key focus was on the topics of customer orientation and customer service, which also entailed requirements for flexibility in logistics.

Challenges

One of the main challenges is the integration of a control logic for decentralized production supply. This integration is crucial in order to increase the efficiency of production processes and ensure a continuous supply.

The second major challenge is the direct connection of the high-bay warehouse. This connection should enable smooth and efficient warehouse management and is an important step towards improving logistics processes at CLAAS.

Description of the project highlights

Production supply in a decentralised environment

A major challenge in the implementation of the entire SAP system was the connection of the production supply to a decentralised LES and the integration of the material flow into the complex plant structure.

The multi-layered supply of the production lines required the goods to be provided from the warehouse on time and on target. The long routes of the goods from the warehouse to the assembly line were defined in several stages using SAP WM tools, monitored online with RF and the transports were carried out using a forklift guidance system.

Efficient incoming goods thanks to restructuring

As part of the implementation of the high-bay warehouse, the entire incoming goods process was revised and converted to inbound delivery. Only this made it possible to use delivery notifications as a payment advice note.

By structuring the incoming goods zone, it was possible to considerably simplify and speed up the identification of delivered goods and the preparation of storage.

The main incoming goods activities are accompanied seamlessly and promptly by RF:

Connection to an automated high-bay warehouse

The connection of the new automated high-bay warehouse proved to be a further challenge. This is designed both for the retrieval of entire storage units and for picking small quantities according to the “goods-to-person” principle.

Both the optimisation of the storage and retrieval processes and the control of movements in the high-bay warehouse are carried out entirely in the SAP LES system. This includes

Solutions, highlights & benefits

Solutions & services used

Highlights of the implementation

Main benefits for CLAAS KGaA mbH

About CLAAS KGaA mbH

CLAAS KGaA mbH, headquartered in Harsewinkel, East Westphalia, is the world market leader in the manufacture of self-propelled forage harvesters and is also the market leader in the combine harvester product group. Claas also occupies top positions with tractors, agricultural balers and grassland harvesting machines. The product range also includes state-of-the-art agricultural information technology.

CLAAS employs over 11,400 people worldwide and achieved a turnover of 3.8 billion euros in the 2019 financial year.

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