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Development of an Interface for the Synchronization of Delivery Dates in an ERP Migration Phase
(2025)
This paper focuses on designing a robust interface solution for synchronizing critical delivery dates during a complex ERP migration phase, necessitated by the parallel operation of a legacy system and a new target system. The core challenge is that automatic rollback operations triggered between the synchronized ERP systems—due to technical errors—are systematically not communicated to the downstream PPC systems (Production Planning and Control systems). This data inconsistency leads to significant business risks, including production disruptions, delivery delays, and increased inventory costs. The developed solution implements an API-centric approach based on Microservices principles to ensure loose coupling between the systems. It utilizes a two-stage synchronization mechanism to proactively resolve these inconsistencies. First, a time-delayed individual validation employs a strategic 30-minute buffer time to guarantee that potential ERP rollback operations are completed before consistency checks with the PPC system begin. Second, a comprehensive nightly consistency validation systematically reviews all business-relevant delivery dates within a defined time window and initiates automatic corrections. The system's status-based processing model, combined with comprehensive logging and a "Live-Feed" Web Interface, guarantees transaction security and complete traceability. This approach successfully minimizes business risks during the critical transition and offers an effective design pattern for handling rollback situations in similar complex, heterogeneous integration projects.
The automotive industry is currently facing significant uncertainties and challenges. At the same time, efforts to achieve emission-free mobility are leading to power train diversity. In this complex environment, it is essential for car producers to define an efficient and resilient production strategy of future car production networks. This article provides a universal approach and simulation model to evaluate production strategies considering power train diversity. A case study, mirroring possible scenarios for automotive manufacturers, shows that a certain proportion of mix production can have an advantage in terms of resilience compared to a highly efficient pure-variant network, especially by marked uncertainties.
This paper examines how the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and Digital Maturity Models (DMM) can be integrated as strategic management tools for Digital Transformation (DT) in manufacturing companies. The paper first presents the theoretical foundations of both models and then demonstrates their application in the context of digitalization. The BSC approach is enhanced with specific digital Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and perspectives, while the acatech Industry 4.0 Maturity Index serves as an assessment framework for digital maturity. The integration of both models is presented in a matrix that links strategic objectives with operational development stages. This combined methodology provides companies with a structured framework to plan, implement, and monitor their Digital Transformation, considering both strategic alignment and operational maturity.
Strategic management is pivotal within production and operations, especially in sectors like the railway industry where the complexity and scale of projects such as locomotive retrofits with European Train Control System (ETCS) installations demand meticulous planning and execution. This form of management is crucial for aligning operational efficiency and safety with broader organizational goals through systematic planning, monitoring, analysis, and assessment. Retrofit projects in the railway industry, aimed at upgrading locomotives to enhance their performance, efficiency, and compliance with new standards, are quintessential examples of strategic management at work. These projects not only demand a careful allocation of resources but also necessitate optimal logistics and resource management, particularly when components must be shipped internationally and installed on-site. The effective management of these elements ensures that the retrofitting processes are both streamlined and cost efficient.
