Case Study: P.T. Sasakura Indonesia improves scheduling and in-house communication with Asprova

P.T. Sasakura Indonesia launches Asprova in 3–4 months to improve scheduling

P.T. Sasakura Indonesia, a manufacturer of marine equipment, faced challenges in its multicultural Indonesian plant related to process management and adherence to delivery dates. A key issue was the local staff's tendency towards forward scheduling, rather than planning backwards from deadlines, which hindered reliable delivery. To address this and build a platform for in-house communication, the company turned to Asprova Corporation for its Asprova production scheduling software.

Implemented with the support of local partner PT. INDONUSA COMPUTER SYSTEM, Asprova enabled backward scheduling, which visually instilled a deadline-oriented mindset in the staff. This change activated internal discussions and helped staff focus on process failures rather than personal errors. The solution visualized the in-house manufacturing process, leading to a significantly changed work environment, activation of communication, and the achievement of common goals like inventory reduction and shorter lead times. Asprova provided the platform for continuous improvement that President Shikata sought.

P.T. Sasakura Indonesia