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    SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile GmbH & Co. KG

    Motion and balance - that’s what the products from SFB Schwäbische
    Formdrehteile GmbH & Co. KG provide. The company, headquartered in Babenhausen, is part of the SFB Group and a leading supplier in the field of fluid technology, with a focus on mobile hydraulics. In snow groomers, wheel loaders, or excavators, for example, SFB’s complex hydraulic components enable precise operation and level control valves keep loaded trucks level even with one-sided loads. To reliably supply its mostly long-standing customer base - OEMs from around the world - with valves, including just-in-sequence delivery when needed, SFB has relied on Proalpha’s ERP solution since 2015.

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    Machinery and Plant Engineering
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    Target Industries

    Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing
    Employees

    Employees

    approx. 650
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    Target Industries

    Industry 1, Industry 2, Industry 3

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    “Our department and division heads are very enthusiastic about using the Proalpha BI Cockpit independently in their day-to-day operations. It’s an excellent tool for quickly obtaining information. With just two clicks, for example, they can perform complex analyses of sales data.”

    Karin Lepschy
    Head of IT, SFB Group

    Highlights

    Multi-resource planning automatically optimizes production

    Proalpha APS generates daily scheduling proposals, identifies bottlenecks early on, and keeps production running efficiently even during periods of high capacity utilization.

    Digitized incoming invoices save time

    Using the Proalpha partner solution Insiders, SFB processes 40 percent of its incoming invoices fully automatically, thereby significantly reducing manual effort.

    Improved data quality through the integrated InfoGuide

    The InfoGuide provides users with context-specific guidance directly within the system. New employees can quickly fill out fields correctly. This improves data quality and reduces the workload on IT.

    What was the initial situation?

    SFB had a very wide range of product variants and complex production processes involving numerous manual procedures. Paper-based archiving and a lack of transparency made day-to-day work difficult. Resource planning was also time-consuming and inflexible. A powerful, integrated system was urgently needed.

    Why the decision for Proalpha?

    Proalpha stood out for its specialization in manufacturing SMEs. The solution offered comprehensive integration of ERP, production planning, quality management, and financial management. In addition, the system could be flexibly adapted to individual workstations and requirements. Its user-friendliness and the InfoGuide helped it gain rapid acceptance within the team.

    How can the success be measured?

    This success is evident in the significantly increased transparency and predictability in production. Processes such as invoicing and invoice processing are now much faster and have fewer errors. Data quality and IT support have also improved measurably. User satisfaction and operational efficiency have increased noticeably.

    Other Proalpha Group Solutions in Use

    Proalpha Benefits

    ERP and Quality Management in a single system

    Proalpha seamlessly integrates ERP and CAQ, ensuring end-to-end processes without data disconnects. This provides greater transparency and quality assurance.

    Reports at the click of a button for quick decisions

    With the BI Cockpit, executives make data-driven decisions and manage the company efficiently.

    Automation reduces administrative workload

    EDI, batch printing, and digital workflows automate administrative processes and enhance process reliability in day-to-day operations.