CASE STUDY
For both – Buschle & Lepper and SoftExpert – the ideal solution was the Product Lifecycle Management ( PLM ) suite . The system uses IT tools to create a kind of collaborative database , which allows managing the entire lifecycle process of any product .
Ease and Integration
According to the CIO , when the company began to see the world of PLM working , it was a very pleasant surprise . “ It ’ s like Lego or a puzzle that you can assemble and make a specific solution . Now we have several interconnected sectors ,” he said .
Results achieved
Spitzner highlights some differentials that were important for choosing the solution , such as
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE PLATFORM IN THE R & D SECTOR SHOWS IMPORTANT RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION , WHICH IN 2020 DOUBLED THE SALES OF NEW PRODUCTS .
dynamic platform , ease of use , availability of nominal and floating licenses , integration with other systems , autonomy to configure and customize the tool , in addition to the possibility of purchasing interconnected modules .
“ The way the suite was written , based on best practices with certifications widely used by the market and interconnected modules , brought a wide spectrum of solutions and possibilities ,” said Spitzner .
For Spitzner , the consolidation of the platform in the R & D sector shows important results for the organization , which in 2020 doubled the sales of new products , compared to 2019 , an increase of approximately R $ 8 million . During the same period , approximately 100 new ideas related to product development were also registered in the system .
“ Our experience with the tool has been very positive , as we were able to automate and standardize several processes , obtain more engagement among those involved , in addition to improving project control and reducing chances of errors ,” he said . “ Through the tool , it was also possible to create performance indicators in the R & D sector .”
In addition , the CIO added that greater agility in the processes was observed .
Spitzner said : “ If it weren ’ t for the implementation of this system , it would take us much longer to complete any task . We were wasting a lot of energy to bring up just a few results . We managed to evolve a lot in a short time . We are having great successes and recognition .”
Marcelo Becher , Business Analyst , SoftExpert , said : “ A reduction is expected in relation to man vs work hours . Once you have the entire platform structured , the life execution of a process becomes simpler . Information arrives quickly , at the right time , to the right person and in an appropriate way .”
ABOUT BUSCHLE & LEPPER
Buschle & Lepper has been operating since 1943 with excellence in the manufacture , distribution and sale of chemical and agricultural products . The company serves all of Brazil , with units in the states of Santa Catarina , Paraná , Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo . The products are present in more than 23 states and 758 Brazilian municipalities , with more than 12,000 active customers .
With a pioneering spirit recognized worldwide , the company develops the extraction of magnesium in the form of oxides , hydroxides and carbonates , being used in chemical , pharmaceutical , food and cosmetic industries . Buschle & Lepper products can be found in the United States , Germany , Italy , Singapore , Argentina , Chile , Paraguay , Peru , Uruguay and Venezuela .
Seeking to stand out in the market , the company has a personalized delivery system with its own fleet , ensuring safety and speed in product distribution .
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