Case Study: Relocation of Production from Germany to Hungary - Automotive

The relocation of production from a German site to Hungary by a leading industrial company presents an impressive example of the challenges and solutions in logistics and production planning. This project demonstrates the importance of good communication and planning to maintain production during the relocation and continue supplying customers.

The relocation began with the decision to move the German site to Hungary to optimize cost efficiency and production capacities. The main task was to maintain the ability to deliver to customers while dismantling the production lines and rebuilding them at the new site. This required careful planning and coordination to ensure that production was not interrupted during the relocation.

A key success factor was communication along the entire supply chain. Everyone involved needed to know at all times what the expectations were and where the relocation project currently stood. This was achieved through daily updated tracking for all customers and subcontractors. Communication with customers was particularly important to ensure they were informed about the status of the relocation and did not have to restrict their own production.

During the relocation, various production lines were moved at different times. This required precise planning of customer needs and forecasts to ensure that sufficient buffer stocks of pre-produced finished products were available to bridge the production-free period. The capacities of suppliers also had to be considered to ensure that enough components were available for increased production.

Another important element was the development of standardized data formats and evaluation tools to improve communication and coordination. This made it possible to efficiently exchange data between the various parties involved and ensure that everyone was on the same page.

The relocation was successfully completed by smoothly starting production at the new site in Hungary and continuing to supply customers. The lessons learned from this project were used to make future relocations even more efficient.

Overall, this project shows how important good planning, communication, and coordination are in logistics and production planning to successfully carry out a relocation and maintain the ability to deliver to customers. It provides valuable insights into the complex processes and successful implementation of logistics and production solutions.

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