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Improved Time and C-Parts Management in Hosiery Machinery Production

Find out how Lonati enhanced their logistics efficiency with Bossard Smart Factory Logistics, reducing waste and production times.

In the competitive world of manufacturing, every moment counts. Lonati S.p.A, a leader in the circular hosiery machine industry for more than 70 years, is constantly striving to improve its processes. Recently, Lonati has successfully implemented Bossard's Smart Factory Logistics methodology in its factories, achieving outstanding results.

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Lonati's Challenge: Optimizing Processes to Maintain Excellence

The team at Lonati, led by manager Flavio Lo Sardo and industrialization manager Marco Zago, is always looking for ways to reduce waste as well as production time.

With the aim of bringing products to market as fast as possible, the company has taken on the challenge of improving their C-parts handling, a task that requires time and precision.

The Solution: Bossard Smart Factory Logistics

After a careful analysis of its internal processes, Lonati decided to adopt our Smart Factory Logistics methodology. This innovative system enabled the company to fully automate the handling of their C-parts, drastically reducing overall time and associated costs.

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The Result: Tangible Benefits

The benefits achieved by implementing Smart Factory Logistics are significant for Lonati:

  • Drastic reduction in inventory levels
  • Elimination of production buffers
  • Reduction in the workforce required to manage inventory
  • Digitization of procurement and management processes
  • Reduction in operating and administrative costs

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