Schmidt + Clemens Implements HYDRA MES for Enhanced Production Control and Integration with SAP
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Europe
- Asia
- Middle East
Country
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Malaysia
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
- United Kingdom
Product
- HYDRA by MPDV
- HYDRA Time & Attendance
- HYDRA Access Control
- HYDRA Shop Floor Scheduling
- HYDRA CAQ module
Tech Stack
- Windows Server
- MS-SQL database
- SAP HR & PP interfaces
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Digital Expertise
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
- Metals
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Schmidt + Clemens GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned business established in 1879, specializing in the production of high-alloy stainless steel. Their products are widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as in separating technology and turbine construction. The company is renowned for its expertise in vertical and horizontal centrifugal casting. With over 1,000 employees, Schmidt + Clemens operates in multiple locations, including Germany, Spain, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. The company is recognized globally for its superior stainless steel products and exceptional services, with 'Made by S+C' being synonymous with quality and reliability.
The Challenge
In the summer of 2007, Schmidt + Clemens faced the challenge of replacing their outdated systems for time and attendance and access control. They required a new system that could integrate seamlessly with SAP for various functions such as maintenance, shop floor scheduling, production control, DNC operation, and machine data collection. The company sought a modular and powerful MES solution from a reputable supplier with extensive SAP expertise and a certified SAP interface. The goal was to enhance their operational efficiency and ensure smooth data flow between different systems.
The Solution
After an extensive search, Schmidt + Clemens decided to implement the HYDRA MES system by MPDV in December 2007. The system was chosen for its modular structure, adherence to VDI 5600 guidelines, and the supplier's vast SAP knowledge. The implementation began with the HYDRA modules for Time & Attendance and Access Control, which were successfully introduced in February 2008. These modules allowed S+C to efficiently manage clock-in and clock-out times, break times, and secure access to sites and offices. The data collected was seamlessly transmitted to SAP HR via the certified HR-PDC interface. Subsequently, additional HYDRA modules were deployed, including Shop Floor and Machine Data Collection, DNC operation, and Shop Floor Scheduling. These modules facilitated detailed planning and automatic machine parameter uploads and downloads. Later, the Material & Production Logistics and Tracking & Tracing modules were implemented, enabling comprehensive documentation of production processes and the generation of manufacturer certificates.
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