Sansera is a global engineering company that manufactures complex precision engineered components for automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers. Sansera also builds its own computerized numerical control-special purpose machines and manufacturing lines, enabling its customers to benefit from the dual advantages of cost effectiveness and enhanced machining capabilities.
To enhance its production and manufacturing capabilities and remain relevant in the face of the continuous increase in product demand, Sansera wanted to optimize production efficiency across all of its manufacturing lines and plants. The company also zeroed in on cost reduction and looked forward to acquiring new customers by being more competitive.
Keys to success
- Use the Plant Simulation solution in the Tecnomatix portfolio to model and simulate complex production scenario
- Take methodical approach in implementing simulation strategy
- Have all stakeholders on board during the project’s execution
Results
- Reduced manpower by 30 percent without any new investment
- Achieved significant operating cost savings due to reducing labor hours
- Improved effectiveness of planning and engineering team
“The simulation tool has helped us to model a balanced production system, identify the bottlenecks and plan the manpower optimally. The first project was to optimize the manpower in a production line and our team were able to bring down the manpower by 30%.” Sujith S Nath, Asst. Manager – Advanced Engineering, Sansera Engineering