Connectivity Consulting: Consulting that works

With the support of our Connectivity Consulting team, B&F Elektro GmbH increased its efficiency in certain areas by up to 80%.

Connectivity Consulting: Consulting that works

B&F Elektro GmbH successfully optimises processes

Connectivity Consulting – analyse processes and identify potential for improvement with expert know-how. In recent years, the demands placed on control cabinets and machine construction have steadily increased. The ability to continuously adapt to new challenges is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable solutions that enable a lean and efficient manufacturing process are the fundamental element. Cost reduction, minimisation of waste and improvement of quality are crucial factors in remaining competitive.

Partner in focus: B&F Elektro GmbH

B&F Elektro GmbH specialises in low-voltage distribution up to 1600A, high-current power distribution up to 6300A and outdoor enclosure technology "Strom im Freien" up to 800A, e.g. renewable energies, street lighting, etc. All electrical distribution systems are finished at the company's own workshops in Filsum.

Increasing process efficiency at B&F Elektro GmbH

B&F and Connectivity Consultants will work together to examine the workstations in detail, live on site

B&F Elektro GmbH, a modern electrical engineering company for cabinet building and control systems, is breaking new ground together with the Connectivity Consulting experts at Weidmüller.

Henry Nannen-Wolle, Managing Director of B&F, quickly recognised the potential offered by process optimisation. He did not hesitate for long and had the Weidmüller experts perform a maturity assessment of his company's work processes. The result was a documentation of the current analysis combined with a variety of approaches for the person-independent optimisation of processes at B&F.

Subsequent participation in Weidmüller's Workplace Solutions Days (WPS Days) and an in-depth workshop enabled B&F employees to experience first-hand what can be achieved through workplace redesign, the use of machines and digital data. Together, tailor-made ideas were developed for B&F. Many of these are already ready for implementation. However, as this is an ongoing process, Henry Nannen-Wolle and his team continue to scrutinise and modify processes.

We have completely underestimated the potential of consistent workplace redesign. Weidmüller has completely changed our mindset and showed us how we can implement measures ourselves. This has enabled us to increase our efficiency by up to 80% in some areas - and we are keen to achieve even more.

Henry Nannen-Wolle, Managing Director of B&F Elektro GmbH

Increased efficiency with the Connectivity Consulting Team

Armed with their new knowledge and perspective, B&F employees scrutinised and redesigned all processes and workstations. Up to 80% efficiency gains are ready to be achieved in some areas. Employees participate in the process in an active manner. They have realised that it is not about saving on labour costs, but about remaining competitive as a company.

  • Change in work processes
    Previously, electrical designers assembled the wiring material themselves on palettes. Now, logistics specialists are ready to prepare pre-assembled trolleys for each project. This gives skilled workers more time for their core tasks. An 80% increase in efficiency was determined in material provision.
  • Automation of work processes
    Trained workers now produce pre-assembled cable harnesses using Weidmüller machines, which – after subsequent inspection – reduces the wiring time for skilled workers by 20–30%.

  • Use of ECAD data for marking
    The manual time required to derive information for marking is now reduced by a measured 50% with just a few mouse clicks thanks to the effective use of ECAD data in connection with the M-Print® PRO printing system.
  • Transition from analogue to digital
    Digitalisation in the workshop enables faster and more precise workflows, saves paper and makes B&F attractive to new young talent.

  • Setting up model workstations
    Tailor-made workstation solutions in combination with Weidmüller's LEAN-designed workshop trolley eliminate previous search efforts and avoid waste. The optimised workflows led to a recorded increase in efficiency of 50%.

Together for increased efficiency

With Weidmüller you can rely on a partner who is at home in the industrial environment.

Contact us – our Connectivity Consulting team will support you with expertise and practical pulses to make your processes more efficient, future-proof, and successful.

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