SYSPRO Factory Scheduling - Preactor Intl. Case Studies
The Case Studies described below are based on information provided by companies who run Preactor with Syspro ERP system. Each study has been written in collaboration with employees of the company and Preactor International would like to thank those who provided these insights into how Preactor is used and the benefits it has provided.
Thermopacking a smart solution with Preactor and SYSPRO
Thermopac - March 2009 - Thermopac, a member of the Rigids Division of the Astrapak Group of companies, based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in thermoformed plastic packaging. Thermopac operates 24/7 and has over 700 products in the market.
Plastform and Preactor combine Capacity Planning and Detailed Scheduling to become leaner and increase customer service.
Plastform - March 2009 - Plastform, a member of the Rigids Division of the Astrapak Group, based in Cape Town South Africa are the leading producer of rigid thermoformed packaging for the dairy, fresh and fast-food markets in Southern Africa. Formed products are sold in both printed and unprinted form.
Preactor engineers Cool solution to Foundry’s Hot Scheduling Problem
MIS Engineering - April 2008 - MIS Engineering (Pty) Ltd, trading as MITAK, is a general heavy engineers and founders based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They are one of the leading manufacturers of wear-resistant alloys used in crushing, grinding, pumping & materials handling equipment in South Africa. They produce in excess of 10,000 Tons per annum from four Furnaces and ten Moulding Bays. Operations include moulding, casting, fettling, heat treatment and machining.
Cleaveland/Price Lowers Inventory and Improves Customer Service with Preactor International
Cleaveland/Price - November 2007 - Chuck/Cleaveland obtained the rights to produce renewal parts for Westinghouse switches in 1975. Since then Cleaveland/Price has developed into a major manufacturer of high voltage switches and automation equipment.
Flexible Solution to Scheduling Problems for Silflex
Silflex - October 2007 - The introduction of a SYSPRO 6.0 ERP system from K3 Business Technology Group (K3), with an integrated APS solution from Preactor International, has enabled leading silicone hose manufacturer Silflex to overcome operational constraints that were restricting business growth. Employing around 100 people, Silflex Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multi-application silicone hoses.
Putting Planning to Bed with Preactor
Steinhoff Bedding - February 2007 - Steinhoff Bedding, a division within the Steinhoff group of companies, is the leading manufacturer of beds in South Africa, producing numerous brands either owned by the group or manufactured under license.
Grotto Welds Preactor with SYSPRO to Provide a More Promising Future
Grotto (Pty) Ltd - June 2006 - Grotto(Pty) Ltd., manufacturer of stainless steel tanks to order and a major supplier to the South African wine, beer, dairy and chemical industries, wanted to improve their customer delivery promising capability.