CASE STUDY

Automating Production Line Control
with the CEP Platform

Custom Software Development
Automotive

Project Highlights

Scope

  • Designed and implemented a platform to modernise and automate production line control processes.
  • Integrated LDAP for secure user authentication.
  • Added tools for production line management, daily worker tracking, and productivity simulation.

Challenges Overcome

Addressed inefficiencies in manual production line control and scheduling.

Delivered tools to monitor workforce activity and calculate productivity based on real-time needs.

Improved operational efficiency through automation and enhanced process visibility.

Business Impact

The CEP Platform delivered measurable improvements to production operations.

Production Line Efficiency

Automation of Processes

Time Saved in Scheduling

Operational Productivity

These advancements significantly enhanced production control, worker tracking, and overall efficiency in factory operations.

The Client

A global leader in the automotive industry, the client is recognised for their innovative manufacturing practices and cutting-edge engineering.

  • 130+ years of automotive expertise and manufacturing excellence.
  • Produces over 2 million vehicles annually for global markets.
  • Employs a workforce of more than 150,000 people worldwide.
Automotive-Client

The Problem

The client required a solution to:

  • Modernise and automate production line control and operational scheduling.
  • Provide employees with tools to manage production lines efficiently and track daily activities.
  • Incorporate productivity analysis and simulation capabilities into factory operations.

The Solution

BGTS developed the CEP Platform to address these needs:

Integrated Production Control

Designed a comprehensive platform allowing employees to manage and schedule vehicle production lines effectively.

LDAP Authentication

Ensured secure user access and streamlined role-based operations.

Advanced Tools

Included a simulation tool for planning, daily worker tracking, and a productivity calculator tailored to production requirements.

Enhanced Automation

Reduced manual intervention and optimised production workflows.

Team & Technology

Tech Stack Utilised

Frontend

  • MVC
  • HTML
  • JavaScript

Backend

  • Entity Framework
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • LDAP Integration

Team Composition

2 backend developers

1 frontend developer

1 project manager

The Outcome

The CEP Platform transformed production line control at the client’s factory.

Streamlined Production Management

Provided tools to effectively manage and schedule operations, reducing delays and inefficiencies.

Enhanced Workforce Monitoring

Daily worker tracking improved visibility into labour utilisation and performance.

Optimised Productivity

The productivity calculator enabled precise planning and resource allocation to meet production needs.

Secure and Scalable Platform

LDAP integration ensured secure user authentication while supporting future scalability.

This advanced platform empowered the client to achieve modernised, automated, and highly efficient production operations, reflecting their commitment to operational excellence.