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A smart system landscape is the foundation of the digital thread. Data governance and traceability enables machine producer ��ä�������ٲ��� to drive down costs, accelerate time to market, and deliver the highest levels of quality and compliance.

For most manufacturing organizations, the product lifecycle management solution is central. It enables geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams to collaborate strategically with partners and customers. Swedish world leading farmer equipment provider ��ä�������ٲ��� is no exception.

“The PLM solution seamlessly integrates with many other systems and technologies. These other systems can make use of the product data in the PLM system. This way we avoid double work. For us, the biggest benefits of digitalization are product data quality and structure. It is also part of the insurance policy; all information in one place, trusted and up-to-date”, says Anders Karlsson, Vice President IT at ��ä�������ٲ���.

To provide modern agriculture with highly efficient machines and methods, ��ä�������ٲ��� continuously evolves.

To support this journey, ��ä�������ٲ��� have together with �����ܹ�ͼ through a digitalized PLM platform secured:

• Reduced cost related to quality.
• Increased engineering productivity.
• Increased revenue supported by an aftermarket platform allowing increased sales of spare and wear parts.
• Reduced lead times in product development.

Challenges

Avoid costly mistakes

”Make it to last” was an expression coined by ��ä�������ٲ��� founder Rune Stark. It is something ��ä�������ٲ��� adheres strictly to through state-of-the-art product and systems development and the extensive testing of machines and components.

��ä�������ٲ��� uses PTC Windchill as a product lifecycle and data management platform. With an integrated system landscape where data is flowing without manual interference, ��ä�������ٲ��� is continuing to eliminate risks connected to quality and their brand.

So, the importance of data quality is monumental. ��ä�������ٲ��� has taken several steps, including improving and integrating the system landscape, to eliminate any potential bad data.

We are well aware of the cost bad data can have. Bad data generates errors that cause mistakes with customers. It also requires that skilled personnel must in-vest time in correcting it. And time is money.

Vice President IT at ��ä�������ٲ���

Anders Karlsson

Solution

CAD with many functions

One central part of ��ä�������ٲ��� ́s PLM system is the use of computer-aided design, CAD. This tool enables digitally 2D drawings and 3D models of their farming products —before they are manufactured. With 3D CAD ��ä�������ٲ��� can share, review, simulate, and modify designs easily, allowing them to innovate and develop differentiated products.

“We not only use CAD models as a basis for manufacturing. They also allow us to calculate and visualize our products and accurately program our robots within for example welding and coating”, says Anders Karlsson.

The use of the 3D models reaches even further. “Sales and marketing also make great use of these models”, Anders continues.

An integrated aftermarket solution

With Signifikant as the administration tool, ��ä�������ٲ��� has incorporated the aftermarket by creating a parts catalogue that make information easily accessible for their customers. It allows for a simple and effective order management.

Customers, partners, customer support and service all make use of this aftermarket system. Connected to the aftermarket, they also use the Engineering Bill of Material (eBOM) to create a Service Bill of Material (sBOM).

Previously, ��ä�������ٲ��� could update and publish spare parts information only three times a year. Now, with support of the integrated product lifecycle management platform, the information is updated once a week. It keeps the parts catalogue current and up to date.

We are now simplifying life for resellers and end-users when it comes to acquiring spare and wear parts. With just a few clicks, they can locate, and order needed parts. For us, it is important to secure that third party spare and wear parts do not enter the product, eroding both quality and brand reputation.

Configuration & Pricing Manager at ��ä�������ٲ���

Håkan Jonsson

The use of an effective parts catalogue as part of the aftermarket solution has not only helped to secure the quality and brand. It has also generated a new stream of revenue that previously ended up with other competing organizations.

Results and added value

Productive, effective, and smart

With an integrated system covering design, development, and aftermarket, ��ä�������ٲ��� can manage the complexity in product development as well as challenging situations that arise with agility and speed.

“In this way, we secure that our customers stay productive, effective and smart”, Anders Karlsson says.

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Vice President IT at ��ä�������ٲ���

Anders Karlsson

This is in turn shortening ��ä�������ٲ���’s lead times on customer equipment. That is a very important success factor, Håkan Jonsson points out.

“It is crucial for farmers to have access to the best equipment when they actually need it.”

The level of engagement, knowledge and professionalism that is carried out within the walls of this organization is hard to match. With the setup of an integrated CAD, PLM, and aftermarket solution, ��ä�������ٲ��� continues to live by their motto – ”Make it to last”.