Special vehicle construction

Accelerated processes & reduced downtimes thanks to real-time localization

Real-time operations for special vehicle construction: Efficient procurement, production and maintenance processes for customized projects with specific specifications and requirements.

Challenges in your industry

Complex supply relationships

In order to reduce costs, cheaper production sites are being developed and new suppliers integrated. Delivery routes are becoming longer and your procurement network is changing at a faster pace.

Cost and competitive pressure

Global competition is intensifying. The pressure to reduce production costs is constantly increasing. This is why you are constantly focusing on streamlining processes along the entire value chain, from suppliers to customers.

Skills shortage

Finding trained employees is becoming increasingly difficult. High wage costs and staff shortages must not lead to a competitive disadvantage. This is why your processes need to be more digitalized and automated.

How real-time Track & Trace supports you

Minimization of search efforts

There are many similar carrier vehicles on the factory premises, which can only be distinguished by their vehicle identification number (VIN). Incomplete documentation leads to unclear information about which vehicle is at which location. Add-on parts are distributed in different warehouses, which makes it difficult to find the required parts quickly. The resulting high search and shunting effort delays processes considerably.

With Asset Tracking

100% transparency about locations
Real-time location display via a central platform
Automatic notifications in the event of movements or position changes
Quick retrieval of order-related vehicles and components

Avoidance of production downtimes

Special vehicles are produced on the basis of individual customer requirements. If the right vehicle or add-on part is not found in time, there is a risk of production downtime, which causes high costs and impairs overall productivity.

With Asset Tracking

Real-time localization of vehicles and add-on parts
Automatic notifications for missing or moving parts
Timely provision of all components
Reduction of production downtimes through rapid availability

Increase in employee productivity

The lack of qualified specialists, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering, software development and logistics, is a major challenge for the industry. Unfortunately, employees in manufacturing companies are often occupied with time-consuming manual activities due to a lack of digitalization: Scanning and booking processes, inventory and search processes keep them away from value-adding tasks.

With Asset Tracking

Automation of manual activities
Reduction of non-productive tasks for existing employees
Increasing the attractiveness of the workplace through modern technologies

Continuous improvement of processes

In order to remain competitive, logistics processes must be constantly monitored and improved. Data on material flows, idle and downtimes or throughput times are only available and analyzable to a limited extent. Decisions are often still made on the basis of gut feeling and subjective experience.

With Asset Tracking

Automated collection of logistics data
Better decisions thanks to a comprehensive database
"Illuminating" processes outside your own infrastructure
Creating a valuable data basis for AI applications

Increased transparency in the supply chain

Components for special vehicles are often procured across national borders. However, global supply chains are still susceptible to disruptions, which can lead to delays in delivery. This requires precise planning and a high degree of flexibility in logistics.

With Asset Tracking

Real-time monitoring of the status and location of components
Early detection and reporting of supply chain disruptions
Improved predictability through transparent data
Increase in the material availability rate for all necessary components

Your advantages

Increase in the JIT material availability rate for all necessary components

Shorter lead time per vehicle from order placement to delivery

Increase process efficiency and reduce manual effort

Increase in the proportion of vehicles delivered on time

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Expert reference from the special vehicle construction industry

We are very satisfied with SmartMakers and their platform. On the one hand, the uncomplicated cooperation is very pleasant. On the other hand, the technical components are also impressive.

Georg Dessaul

Head of IT & I4.0, AGCO

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Contact our consulting team!

Arrange a personal consultation with our experts. We will be happy to analyze your problem together with you and advise you on possible solutions and potential.
Understanding your processes and challenges
Answers to your questions about tracking
Advice and outline of possible solutions
First potential analysis