Results of the project
„The strategies for inbound and outbound storage agreed upon with customers are fully represented. Information and material flows are synchronized to the second.“
Thomas Schwarz, CEO, Schwarz Logistik GmbH
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The whole story
Schwarz Logistik – The Customer
What started out as a family-run horse-and-cart carrier business is now – in the fourth generation – an efficient provider of logistics services to the manufacturing industry.
A down-to-earth approach and a keen eye for progress are the hallmarks of midsize distribution company Spedition Schwarz, whose fleet of over 200 vehicles transports some 300,000 tons of goods every year.
Its sister company, Schwarz Logistik GmbH, was founded in 2005 and handles the full range of warehousing services for customers in the manufacturing industry, delivering goods directly to the appropriate production lines in exactly the right quantity and packaging.
The Challenge: At a glance
Schwarz Logistik – The Challenge
For the second consecutive time, Schwarz was awarded as the best logistics provider by its main customers, BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances GmbH. BSH particularly appreciates the timely and flexible execution of orders, in addition to the eco-friendly deliveries with reduced emissions.
This success is possible because Schwarz Logistics has access to SAP enterprise software from the home appliance manufacturer. The service provider receives up-to-date information and orders for seamless logistics processes – from goods receipt to storage and provision.
“Through our experience with BSH, we were able to gain new customers as well,” confirms Thomas Schwarz, CEO of Schwarz Logistics GmbH. When Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology GmbH and the surgical device manufacturer Carl Zeiss Surgical GmbH were secured as clients, Schwarz decided to implement the SAP Business All-in-One solution within the company, selecting SERKEM GmbH as the implementation partner. The Special Expertise Partner of SAP, with particular competence in logistics, first captured the requirements of the shipping company and its new customers in a one-day workshop.
The ambitious goal of completing the project after just six weeks of installation was achieved. In early March 2008, the SAP applications went live. “From the moment we started, we had secure processes. Even our customers confirmed how smoothly the transition went,” said CEO Schwarz.
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low stock levels and optimized delivery
Schwarz Logistik – The Project
Schwarz assumes for his customers the warehousing. The already existing warehouse was completed with additional areas.
SAP Business All-in-One has not only replaced the previous warehouse management software at Schwarz Logistik- it also fulfills other key functions.
“We benefit from the direct connection of both solutions. We utilize the SAP standard functions for transport orders. And, with the help of SERKEM, we have succeeded in fully implementing the strategies for inbound and outbound storage agreed upon with our customers.”