Aurubis

Case Study

Supply chain planning and purchasing simulation

From renewable energies and e-mobility to digitalization: smart and networked developments cannot function without metals. Aurubis has been producing copper and other metals that are indispensable for modernizing our lives for over 150 years.

Aurubis is pursuing the goal of becoming the most efficient and sustainable smelter network in the world.In addition to the ambitious environmental targets and legal requirements, it is particularly important to keep an eye on energy and purchasing prices. Today, the company manages the complex processes along the supply chain with the help of an integrated planning solution including simulation functions.

The facts at a glance

Branch:
Industrial production
Subject:
Supply chain planning and purchasing simulation
Software:
Board
Requirement:
The complex processes along the supply chain could not be managed efficiently with the existing Excel solutions.
Implementation:
Development of an integrated planning solution including simulation functions for purchasing, production and sales & operations planning.

Advantages and benefits

  • Transparent processes
  • High time saving
  • More accurate results through statistical forecasts
  • Intuitive usability
  • More informed decision-making
Nick Materzok
Nick Materzok
Program Manager
Aurubis AG
We set ourselves three important goals at the start of the project: transparency, integration and speed. Thanks to Board and the support of celver, we have come much closer to achieving these goals.