Weener Plastics Transitions to Innovation Factory

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Recently, the Transport Management System (TMS) application for Weener Plastics has gone live and is now in operation. The Mendix app automates the logistics processes related to transport, including planning, administration, and financial processing. We congratulate Weener Plastics on the successful launch of the first application in a series of innovative Mendix apps focusing on production, HR, and process optimization.

About Weener Plastics

Weener Plastics is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality injection-molded plastic packaging products. Weener designs, develops, and produces Caps, Closures, Roll-on Balls, Jars, and Bottles. Its customers include manufacturers of multinational brands, private labels, and contract fillers in the personal care, food, household, and technical product sectors.

As an extremely innovative and technically competent company, Weener delivers high-quality products and services. With its headquarters in the Netherlands and over 4,700 employees, Weener operates a production network with 29 locations in 19 countries.

Process Optimization

 WP app 2 - geblurredWeener Plastics aimed to organize and manage its logistical processes as efficiently as possible. The application streamlines tasks that used to require a significant amount of time and manpower, enabling faster and more efficient operations. Additionally, during the application development, a significant step was taken in terms of process optimization. The two locations of Weener Plastics Netherlands (Ede and Tilburg) had different working methods. Through a critical examination of both the software and the implemented processes, they are now streamlined, providing a double win for the organization.

Ron Marree, Global Head of Operations: "As the foundation for implementing Mendix, we chose to thoroughly consider best practices within our organization and then support them with an application developed in Mendix. The built-in system of short, efficient sprints, writing user stories, and the extensive involvement of all stakeholders contribute significantly to the success."

Mendix Innovation Factory

Emixa not only built the applications in Mendix but also trained Weener Plastics' own IT team to have all the knowledge and capacity to quickly build innovative applications. We guide this team in establishing its own Innovation Factory, which will deliver many more new systems in the near future, ensuring Weener Plastics continues to lead in digital innovation. Together, a roadmap has been created for these new applications that will bring innovation in the areas of production, HR, and process optimization."

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