Successful project completion at Sherwin-Williams

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a major project at Sherwin-Williams in Vaihingen an der Enz. We introduced our bsone.MES SmartFactory as part of the re-equipping of the site and seamlessly connected the machines of various manufacturers. This project marks an important milestone in the digitalisation and standardisation of production processes at Sherwin-Williams.

Challenges and solutions

The implementation of our MES at Sherwin-Williams presented us with exciting challenges. In addition to integrating machines from medium-sized German companies, we also integrated machines from manufacturers in England, Spain and Italy. Our team mastered this task with flying colours by ensuring that all machines could communicate with our MES and work together harmoniously.

In addition to communication with the machines, one of the key requirements of the project was to link bsone.MES SmartFactory to Sherwin-Williams’ existing SAP system. This connection enables bsone.MES SmartFactory to manage all processes between SAP and the machines efficiently and paperlessly.

Digitalisation and standardisation

One highlight of the project was the digitalisation and standardisation of the previously manually organised processes. One example of this is the refilling of tank systems, which is now fully digitalised, managed and monitored. Measuring sensors, such as radar probes, were integrated into the warehouse management system of bsone.MES SmartFactory and enable precise and reliable inventory control in real time.

The introduction of the MES has led to a significant increase in efficiency and transparency in production. Employees benefit from the user-friendly interface of bsone.MES SmartFactory, which enables them to complete their tasks faster and more accurately.

Successful collaboration

The success of this project would not have been possible without the outstanding co-operation between our team and the entire team at Sherwin-Williams. From the outset, there was open and constructive communication, which enabled us to quickly identify problems and find efficient solutions. The project managers at Sherwin-Williams provided valuable insight and experience that contributed significantly to the success of the project.

Conclusion

The implementation of our MES at Sherwin-Williams in Vaihingen an der Enz is a prime example of how digitalisation and standardisation can lead to more efficient and transparent production. The successful integration of machines from different manufacturers and the connection to the customer’s SAP system are proof of the performance and flexibility of bsone.MES SmartFactory.

We would like to thank Sherwin-Williams for their trust and partnership and look forward to more exciting projects in the coming years.