Our approach
Stable transitions from development to series production
The interface between engineering and operations determines whether products are successfully transferred into series production. This is precisely where friction arises in many companies: unclear responsibilities, unstable launches and systems that do not reflect actual workflows. The consequences are delays, quality problems and production that remains under constant strain.
This is where we come in. Our specialists combine technical excellence with operational feasibility and ensure that transitions between development and series production work reliably. We create clear interfaces, structured change processes and systems that support actual workflows, from engineering through to production.
Typical starting point
What is missing: structure and clarity at the interface between engineering and operations.
Services
Services & Outcomes
Clear handovers between engineering, production planning (AVOR) and production
Establishing structured MOC processes (Management of Change) with transparent control
Integrating SAP and MES processes around actual workflows
Stabilising ramp-ups and series production launches
Operational leadership at the interface between engineering and operations
Outcome: fewer launch problems, stable series production performance and transparent, manageable change processes.
Approach
How we stabilise transitions and launches
Our approach ensures that engineering and operations work together over the long term.
Analysis
Clarify roles, processes and responsibilities at the interfaces.
Change structure
Establish MOC, decision-making logic and traceability.
System integration
Structure SAP and MES around actual workflows.
Stabilisation
Clear routines and KPI logic for managing ramp-ups and series production.
Embedding
Ensure ownership in engineering and production.
Why Smart Interim
Connecting engineering and operations
Our specialists understand both engineering logic and the reality on the shop floor. We work precisely at the interface where technical concepts move into operational implementation.
Our strength lies in connecting both worlds, engineering, production and system control, and creating stable, functional workflows from them.
Align engineering and operations.
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Talk to us about your current situation, and we will bring structure to your transitions.