From Paper Chaos to Digital Control
A few years ago, planning was still partly done on paper. Daan recalls how colleagues manually processed production orders and entered stock levels: “We used paper slips for production and completion reports. It was error-prone and very time-consuming.”
There was also a need for specific planning per machine, which was difficult to achieve with the old method. And this while each line processes around 100 orders per week in three shifts.
vPlan Brings Clarity, Simplicity, and Flexibility
The switch to vPlan brought immediate improvements. “We can now plan per machine and flexibly move orders around,” says Daan. “vPlan is clear and user-friendly. Anyone who can use a smartphone can also work with vPlan.”
Thanks to a smart integration with Exact Globe, developed by Axians and Any2Info, all data is synchronized automatically. As soon as a production order is created in Exact, it appears in vPlan as a planning card. At a glance, you see quantities, raw materials, and deadlines. Rush orders even receive a digital sticker so that everyone knows: this one comes first.
“Our employees have the freedom to make adjustments within the planning. This way, they can minimize changeover times and produce efficiently.”
Structured Production and Automatic Stock Updates
When an order is completed, it is automatically processed in Exact Globe, instantly updating inventory levels. “Automatic posting saves us a lot of time and prevents errors,” Daan explains. “We only need to move the product to the correct warehouse.”
Centralized, week-based planning is another major advantage. “The combination of vPlan and Exact Globe gives us the flexibility we need. Orders can easily be rescheduled, and we can quickly respond to changing customer demands.”
Transparency has also improved across departments. Customer service can instantly see when something is scheduled, the technical department can log malfunctions digitally, and preventive maintenance can be planned. “We use less paper and are therefore also working more sustainably.”
Future-Oriented Digitalization
Ambiente is ready for the future. “We’ve moved with the times,” concludes Daan. “Digitalization not only makes us more efficient but also more attractive as an employer. In the future, we want to leverage AI to plan even smarter. But the foundation—Exact Globe and vPlan—is rock solid.
