Automotive & Industrial Components
Faster ramp‑up with fewer bottlenecks
Logio supported Continental at the Trutnov plant and Barum Continental to secure a smooth production start and effective operational control using dynamic simulation.
Outcome
We tested layout and staffing scenarios in minutes, identified bottlenecks including equipment failure risks, and configured an optimal setup that met the production plan and reduced costs.
About Continental
Continental AG is a German automotive supplier founded in 1871 and headquartered in Hanover. The group operates globally across Automotive, Tires, and ContiTech and runs manufacturing in the Czech Republic, including Trutnov and Barum Continental in Otrokovice. In 2024 Continental generated €39.7 billion in sales, employed around 95,000 people, and operated in 54 countries and markets.
Sales €39.7 bn (2024)
~95,000 employees
Operations in 54 countries and markets
Initial challenge
Secure a smooth production start and set up efficient operational control at two Continental entities, Trutnov and Barum Continental.
Project goal
Validate the production line layout and workforce distribution quickly, remove bottlenecks, and establish a sustainable, continuously improving production system.
Solution
Simulate, validate, ramp up
We built a dynamic simulation of the production system, evaluated layout and staffing variants in minutes instead of weeks, and implemented the optimal configuration with a focus on stable day‑to‑day control.
Solutions implemented
Production Ramp‑up Support
Dynamic Simulation
Process Optimization
Impact
On‑time ramp‑up, leaner production.
Production plan achieved
Met the planned output after configuring the optimal layout and staffing.
Stable daily operations
Operational control routines created a sustainable, improving production system.
Plan your next ramp‑up with confidence
If you are preparing a new line or scaling capacity, we can de‑risk decisions with dynamic simulation and hands‑on ramp‑up support. Let’s talk about a focused approach that delivers plan adherence and lower costs.
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