Case Study: Agfa Graphics achieves major manufacturing efficiency gains and 24-hour lead-time reduction with Parsec Automation's TrakSYS

Agfa Graphics - Customer Case Study

Agfa Graphics, a global leader in digital and prepress printing solutions, engaged Parsec Automation (through Parsec Certified Partner HSI) to address operational challenges at its Suzano, Brazil offset plate plant—including inaccuracies from manual data collection, production losses, scrap and off‑spec product, process variability, and high in‑process inventory. The team selected Parsec Automation’s TrakSYS manufacturing operations management platform to integrate with the plant’s PLCs, SCADA and SAP and support real‑time production, quality and workflow management.

Parsec Automation’s TrakSYS solution was implemented to manage job/WIP, tasks, OEE, planning, SPC and inventory while feeding bidirectional data to SAP. The deployment delivered measurable impact: a 24‑hour reduction in typical lead time, 45% reduction in man‑hours per unit (2012–2014), 60% reduction in work‑in‑process over two years, 25% shorter setup times, a 4% scrap reduction, substantially lower intermediate stock, and higher employee engagement—driving faster ROI, improved productivity and better production planning.

Agfa Graphics

Alan Castilho

Manufacturing Suzano