Revolutionizing Smart Manufacturing: Hitachi’s Success with SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES
- Case Studies Technology
- June 13, 2024
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Hitachi, a leader in Smart Manufacturing, is committed to achieving Industry 4.0 goals, including near-zero emissions, superior safety, and stringent quality standards.
With over 300 dedicated professionals, Hitachi leverages the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to overcome bottlenecks and enhance efficiency. Facing significant challenges, such as insufficient inventory accuracy and the inability to trace components at their Querétaro facility, Hitachi needed an advanced solution to meet a new global OEM client’s high standards.
SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES provided the perfect answer. This cloud-based, SaaS solution aligns seamlessly with Hitachi’s Smart Manufacturing vision. Despite COVID-19 travel restrictions, SOLOCHAIN’s intuitive implementation tools enabled a fully remote and rapid deployment, ensuring Hitachi met its client’s stringent requirements on time.
Key benefits of SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES for Hitachi include:
- Inventory Accuracy: Real-time data ensures precise tracking of every component, subassembly, and finished product, enhancing FIFO inventory management.
- Operational Agility: The modular design and Process Editors allow Hitachi to adapt workflows quickly and efficiently, reducing dependency on external engineers.
- Efficiency in Picking: Advanced methods and optimized pick paths minimize unproductive movements, significantly increasing picking efficiency.
- Quality Assurance: Enhanced traceability ensures compliance with stringent industry standards and facilitates efficient recalls.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Integration with customer-facing applications provides real-time order tracking, improving client satisfaction.
The successful implementation of SOLOCHAIN WMS/MES has enabled Hitachi to meet the highest industry standards and explore new market opportunities in the high-end automotive OEM sector. This transformation has optimized their manufacturing processes, improved inventory visibility, and created a better work environment, positioning Hitachi as a forward-thinking leader in Smart Manufacturing.