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Plant and Mechanical Engineering

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"The industry affiliation as well as the size of the company play an important role in the requirements for an ERP system ..."
- Dr. Harald Dreher.

State of the industry

ERP Mechanical Engineering: between customer needs and competitiveness

The requirements a company from the mechanical and plant engineering sector places on suitable ERP software are strongly related to its industry affiliation. Whilst the size of the company inherently influences the scope of application, the specific functions of a company are primarily determined by its industry affiliation, not only to meet customer needs but also to remain competitive with other companies in the same vertical market segments.

In this way, it can maintain its long-term success and achieve growth targets through innovation-driven business practices that benefit all stakeholders.

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Distinct Challenges for Plant & Mechanical Engineering

Special requirements are placed on an ERP system:

Key Issues
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
  • Tracking project costs and budgets
  • Adhering to project timelines and milestones
  • Sustainability in resource usage
Dreher Solutions
Process Mapping: Analyses and standardises coordination workflows, ensuring alignment and streamlined communication between multidisciplinary teams
ERP Project Manangement: Integrates cost-tracking and timeline management into a single ERP system, providing real-time budget insights and milestone tracking to help stay on schedule and within budget
Sustainability Full Service: Implements resource monitoring and CO2 baseline reporting, helping reduce material waste and track energy use to meet sustainability goals
Key Issues
  • Managing complex BOM variants
  • Tracking changes in product specifications
  • Ensuring component availability for custom orders
  • Reducing waste from excess components
Dreher Solutions
ERP Implementation: Centralises BOM data, allowing easy access and management of multiple BOM variants to streamline customisation
Process Optimisation & Management: Streamlines production processes to reduce lead times and improve efficiency. Our approach minimizes downtime and maximizes resources for sustainable growth
Digital Strategy Consulting: Develops a digital inventory strategy to improve component forecasting and ensure timely availability for customised projects
Sustainability CO2 Baseline Reporting: Tracks material usage and waste generation, helping identify areas to reduce surplus and improve sustainability
Key Issues
  • Navigating international regulatory standards
  • Managing currency and tax variations
  • Ensuring data security
  • Tracking CO2 emissions across supply chain
Dreher Solutions
ERP Selection & Implementation: Configures ERP systems to accommodate multiple regulatory frameworks, streamlining compliance with various international standards
IT Strategy Consulting: Develops a secure, compliant IT strategy to manage currency, tax requirements, and data security, ensuring adherence to both financial and data regulations
Sustainability CO2 Baseline Reporting: Implements CO2 tracking across the supply chain, helping monitor and manage emissions to support cross-border sustainability compliance
What we do

End-to-end support.

Meet your unique business goals

Integral first step:

Process optimisation should be considered before ERP implementation as it ensures the system operates on streamlined, efficient workflows. Without it, ERP systems risk magnifying inefficiencies instead of resolving them. Process optimisation

  • Prevents automating flawed processes
  • Identifies key inefficiencies to address early
  • Aligns system configuration with optimised workflows
  • Maximises ERP’s potential for improved performance
  • Sets the foundation for long-term operational success

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Future Focused:

Building regulatory compliance capabilities within ERP, especially for sustainability and CSDR, ensures the system is equipped to handle evolving regulations. Early integration minimizes future disruptions and enhances long-term sustainability efforts. The integration of regulatory compliance

  • Embeds compliance tracking into system functions
  • Ensures CSDR capabilities are built-in early
  • Supports automated compliance reporting
  • Reduces future costly system modifications
  • Strengthens sustainability and regulatory alignment from the start

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A Crucial Foundation:

The selection of an ERP system is fundamental to long-term success. The right system ensures operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability, reduces future costs, and enables sustainable growth. A structured and professional selection process:

  • Aligns system functions with business objectives
  • Reduces future costs for unplanned system changes
  • Supports scalability and future business expansion
  • Ensures the system's adaptability to evolving industry requirements
  • Secures stakeholder buy-in

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Crucial Transformation:

ERP implementation is crucial for transforming business operations by integrating key processes into a unified system. It enhances efficiency, streamlines workflows, and provides real-time data insights, driving overall business success. The implementation of an ERP-system

  • Unifies business functions into a single platform
  • Enhances decision-making with accurate, real-time data
  • Streamlines processes, reducing manual tasks and errors
  • Increases efficiency by automating repetitive operations
  • Supports scalability and growth by adapting to evolving business needs

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Future Foundation:

The AI and Automation module focuses on leveraging technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Built on a foundation of standardised processes and clear data, this module helps businesses harness the full potential of AI and automation for sustainable growth. The integration of Ai-technologies

  • Automates repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency
  • Enhances decision-making with data-driven insights
  • Improves productivity by streamlining workflows
  • Scales easily to adapt to growing business needs
  • Personalises customer experiences

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stack layer one Processes
stack layer two Compliance
stack layer three ERP Selection
stack layer four ERP Implementation
stack layer five Automation & AI

Processes

Integral first step:

Process optimisation should be considered before ERP implementation as it ensures the system operates on streamlined, efficient workflows. Without it, ERP systems risk magnifying inefficiencies instead of resolving them. Process optimisation

  • Prevents automating flawed processes
  • Identifies key inefficiencies to address early
  • Aligns system configuration with optimised workflows
  • Maximises ERP’s potential for improved performance
  • Sets the foundation for long-term operational success

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Compliance

Future Focused:

Building regulatory compliance capabilities within ERP, especially for sustainability and CSDR, ensures the system is equipped to handle evolving regulations. Early integration minimizes future disruptions and enhances long-term sustainability efforts. The integration of regulatory compliance

  • Embeds compliance tracking into system functions
  • Ensures CSDR capabilities are built-in early
  • Supports automated compliance reporting
  • Reduces future costly system modifications
  • Strengthens sustainability and regulatory alignment from the start

Learn More

ERP Selection

A Crucial Foundation:

The selection of an ERP system is fundamental to long-term success. The right system ensures operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability, reduces future costs, and enables sustainable growth. A structured and professional selection process:

  • Aligns system functions with business objectives
  • Reduces future costs for unplanned system changes
  • Supports scalability and future business expansion
  • Ensures the system's adaptability to evolving industry requirements
  • Secures stakeholder buy-in

Learn More

ERP Implementation

Crucial Transformation:

ERP implementation is crucial for transforming business operations by integrating key processes into a unified system. It enhances efficiency, streamlines workflows, and provides real-time data insights, driving overall business success. The implementation of an ERP-system

  • Unifies business functions into a single platform
  • Enhances decision-making with accurate, real-time data
  • Streamlines processes, reducing manual tasks and errors
  • Increases efficiency by automating repetitive operations
  • Supports scalability and growth by adapting to evolving business needs

Learn More

Automation & AI

Future Foundation:

The AI and Automation module focuses on leveraging technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Built on a foundation of standardised processes and clear data, this module helps businesses harness the full potential of AI and automation for sustainable growth. The integration of Ai-technologies

  • Automates repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency
  • Enhances decision-making with data-driven insights
  • Improves productivity by streamlining workflows
  • Scales easily to adapt to growing business needs
  • Personalises customer experiences

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Who we do it for

Discover how businesses have grown with Dreher Consulting

IMS Robotics

IMS Robotics is a leader in developing advanced robotic solutions for pipe rehabilitation and trenchless infrastructure technology. Specialising in cutting-edge machinery for maintenance and repair, IMS Robotics faces challenges in meeting diverse regulatory requirements across international markets, ensuring operational efficiency in complex projects, and continuously advancing technology to support sustainable infrastructure. Their focus on durability and innovation positions them as a key player in the robotics industry for critical infrastructure maintenance.

Key Market Challenges:

  • Navigating diverse international regulatory standards
  • Ensuring operational efficiency in specialised projects
  • Innovating continuously to meet infrastructure demands
  • Supporting sustainability in infrastructure maintenance
IMS Robotics
Remes

Remes is a leading provider of industrial marking, coding, and traceability solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Known for their expertise in precision marking technology, Remes faces challenges in meeting diverse regulatory standards, maintaining product integrity through robust traceability, and adapting to rapidly advancing technology. Their commitment to accuracy and innovation ensures that businesses can meet high standards of product identification and compliance.

Key Market Challenges:

  • Adhering to diverse industry-specific regulatory requirements
  • Ensuring robust product traceability for quality and compliance
  • Adapting to fast-evolving marking and coding technologies
  • Meeting high standards of accuracy and efficiency in production processes
Remes
AST

AST specialises in advanced ice rink technology and solar absorbers, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for ice and sports facility management. Known for their expertise in energy-efficient systems, AST faces challenges in optimising environmental sustainability, meeting strict operational standards for ice quality, and adapting technology for diverse climate conditions. Their commitment to eco-friendly and reliable solutions positions AST as a leader in sustainable sports infrastructure.

Key Market Challenges:

  • Ensuring energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in ice rink operations
  • Meeting high standards for consistent ice quality and reliability
  • Adapting technology for varied climate and environmental conditions
  • Innovating to support sustainable sports and recreational facilities
AST
SORG

SORG is a global leader in glass melting technology, providing advanced and energy-efficient solutions for the glass manufacturing industry. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, SORG addresses challenges related to optimising energy use, meeting stringent environmental standards, and developing highly durable furnace systems. Their expertise in custom-engineered solutions positions SORG as a trusted partner for companies aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in glass production.

Key Market Challenges:

  • Optimising energy efficiency in glass melting processes
  • Complying with strict environmental and emissions regulations
  • Developing durable, high-performance furnace systems
  • Innovating to support sustainable glass manufacturing practices
SORG
Requirements

Information exchange between machines and national border

The management of information provision in on-site service, across national borders, is a challenge that ERP software for plant and mechanical engineering must meet.

The demands on financial accounting for expense and progress payments cannot be neglected because they have to be made in sync with service production.

In discrete manufacturing, where the types of production are distinguished such as batch production, variant production, make-to-order production, the challenges are usually more on the connection and exchange of information between individual production machines or production lines.

Efficient production of beverage bottles, optimised by an ERP system
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Support from experts

You should have access to support from experts who are familiar with the ins and outs of the plant and mechanical engineering industry.

If you take these factors into account, you can find an ERP system that meets the specific needs of your business and helps you stay competitive in today's market.

If you have any questions about digitalisation or ERP systems for start-ups, please use the contact button above or below. We will be happy to help you find the right solution for your company.

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