Manufacturing
Faster cross‑plant flow with lower buffers
Logio partnered with Viscofan to shorten the interval between maturation and shirring across two plants in the Czech Republic and Germany by redesigning the S&OP process and aligning information flows.
Outcome
The project reduced the inter‑phase lead time and lowered safety stock by synchronizing schedules and simplifying batch changeovers. This created a steadier, more efficient production rhythm across both sites.
Inter‑phase lead time
-0%
Safety stock
Reduced
Batch changeovers and fewer delays
Smoother
About Viscofan
Viscofan is a Spanish manufacturer of casings for meat products and a global leader across cellulose, collagen, fibrous, and plastic technologies, supplying customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Tajonar (Navarra), Spain, the group operates a network of production sites across 22 countries.
€1.204 bn revenue in 2024
5,100+ employees worldwide
24 production plants in 22 countries
Initial challenge
Viscofan needed to reduce the time between maturation and shirring, two production phases that take place in different countries, without increasing waste.
Project goal
Synchronize the Czech and German lines, improve information exchange, and lower inventory buffers by aligning S&OP and easing batch changeovers.
Solution
Synchronizing two plants through S&OP and systems alignment
Logio redesigned S&OP to tighten cross‑plant collaboration, synchronized production schedules between the Czech Republic and Germany, and recommended targeted system changes to simplify batch changeovers.
Solutions implemented
Process Optimization
Implementation & Change Support
Process Mapping & Analysis
System Specification & Vendor Readiness
Impact
Faster flow, leaner buffers, steadier output
Inter‑phase lead time cut to 9 days from 20
The maturation‑to‑shirring interval was reduced by more than half, accelerating the overall flow.
Lower safety stock and working capital
Improved visibility and synchronized planning allowed buffer reductions.
Fewer delays at batch changeover
System tweaks simplified batch switches and reduced stoppages.
Stable cross‑border scheduling
Czech and German lines now run on a coordinated plan with clearer handoffs.
Better information flow
A tighter S&OP loop improved decision speed and alignment between teams.
Make your production flow faster with fewer buffers
If multi‑plant schedules and buffers slow you down, we can help redesign S&OP, align systems, and stabilize flow. Let’s talk about shortening critical intervals without adding waste.
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