As Switzerland’s chip pioneer, the Zweifel family and their employees keep coming up with unconventional, innovative ideas that ensure Zweifel Pomy-Chips AG plays a leading role among Switzerland’s top brands. The crispy chips were first launched under the Zweifel brand in 1958. Today, Zweifel Pomy-Chips employs more than 500 people. More than 10,000 metric tons of chips and snacks are produced in Spreitenbach every year.
Abacus On-Prem
ERP / Deployment Model
1
MES Site
+150
Users
+50
Integrated Machines
Challenge
Laborious, Excel-based production planning for all production lines
Production orders, planning lists, process data lists, and work instructions mainly on paper
Time-consuming manual correction postings to the ERP after order completion
Manual recording of traceability and quality assurance data
Solution
Requirements analysis, vision, strategy, and roadmap development
Step-by-step rollout of the individual MES modules and functions
Connection of all machine controls and supply of order data and machine parameters
Integration of all process steps. All production and quality assurance now take place in the MES, completely paper-free
Development of an efficient planning user interface optimized for Zweifel, with Gantt visualization and capacity charts
Benefits
Paperless production, planning, and quality assurance increase efficiency
Short lead times and agility in production planning
Complete data for traceability
New digital planning user interface optimizes equipment utilization
