SAUTER TURNING
PROCESS:
FULL VISIBILITY
OF OPERATIONAL
DATA
Case study
Sauter operates several produc-
tion sites equipped with modern
technology. The factory in Dej,
Romania, inaugurated in 2015, is
one of the essential units of the
global Sauter network, with 140
employees specialized in manu-
facturing precision components.
Due to its technical skills and
operational efficiency, this lo-
cation plays a central role in the
European supply chain.
From Uncertainty to Clarity
To optimize operational efficien-
cy, Sauter decided to implement
the KFactory Core and KFactory
Analytics solutions, moving from
manual data collection to an auto-
mated platform that ensures total
transparency and decisions based
on accurate, real-time data. The
implementation was carried out
in stages, transforming each pro-
duction stage into a monitored
and transparent process. Sauter
has thus moved to a proactive ap-
proach, supported by advanced
analytics,
facilitating
strategic
decision-making and resource
optimization.
Results and Benefits Achieved
■ Improved
Operational
Efficiency: Real-time moni-
toring of machinery and per-
formance indicators has re-
duced downtime by over 4%
and increased productivity by
4% in the first months of use.
■ Total Transparency and Rapid
Decisions: Detailed reports
allow for quick and accurate
decisions; advanced KFactory
Analytics anticipates prob-
lems and optimizes processes.
■ Increased OEE: Optimizing
machine
performance
has led to a 5% increase
in
Overall
Equipment
Effectiveness (OEE), maxi-
mizing resource utilization.
■ Competitive
Advantage:
KFactory
solutions
enable
the rapid adoption of new
technologies
and
efficient
process optimization, pro-
viding Sauter with a sig-
nificant market advantage.
Sauter Turning Process, part of the Sauter GmbH
group, is a prestigious name in precision mechanical
processing, boasting a tradition of over 80 years
in Germany. From a small family business, the
company has become one of the European leaders
in the production of high-quality metal components
for industries such as automotive, mechanical
engineering, and electrical engineering.
Sauter Turning
Process: Full
Visibility of
Operational Data
2 I KFactory®
„We chose KFactory because it is
an affordable solution, easy to inte-
grate and use. Operators adapted
quickly, and the results were seen
immediately. This simplicity and ef-
ficiency confirmed that we made
the right choice to increase effi-
ciency and improve our processes”
Sergiu Negru, Operations Manager.
Conclusion
The implementation of KFactory
solutions has provided Sauter’s
managers with complete visibil-
ity over production processes,
reduced operational costs, and a
continuous improvement in per-
formance. With KFactory, Sauter
focuses on embracing digitali-
zation for operational efficiency
and informed decisions, based
on concrete data and real-time
analytics.
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