Case Study: Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. achieves faster, optimized production planning with IBM CPLEX CP Optimizer

Analytics used to precisely plan and schedule production

Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., a major European manufacturer of steel plants, struggled with the complex task of coordinating thousands of components and resources across its global factories. Lacking modern planning tools, this inefficiency compromised project timelines. To address this, the company worked with IBM, utilizing the IBM ILOG CPLEX CP Optimizer solution.

The IBM solution provided advanced mathematical optimization to create optimal production schedules that aligned with orders and manufacturing goals. It enabled rapid what-if scenario planning to adapt to changes instantly. For Danieli, this resulted in a significant time saving in cost calculation, a reduction in machinery downtime, and the ability to run its flexible manufacturing systems 24/7, leading to huge gains in efficiency and equipment ROI.

Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.