Hyundai aimed to reduce material consumption in the paint shop and improve assembly line planning in Prague to avoid bottlenecks in the production process while maintaining flexibility.
Production and paint shop optimization for cost savings in automotive manufacturing
Client NameHyundai
Client CountryCzech Republic
- Client typeEnterprise
- IndustryTransportation, Mobility & Logistics
- Application areasData & Analytics / Business Intelligence, Manufacturing & Production, Operations & Process Automation
- AI technologiesAI Agents & Task Orchestration, Machine Learning, Optimization & Planning
- Business impactsData-Driven Decisions & Planning, Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings
- Data typesSensor / IoT Data, Structured Tabular Data
- Delivery modelsProduct / Licensed Software, Service / Subscription
- DeploymentsCloud
- Key capabilitiesDecision Support & Augmented Analytics, Planning, Scheduling & Optimization
- Project stagesInitial Production Deployment
- Solution formsAPI / Micro-service Interface, Automated Backend Process, Web Portal / Dashboard
Solution Description
Problem description
Solution
Using an AI optimization model on the Adastra OptiSuite platform, it was possible to account for 14 key production constraints and minimize solvent consumption by paint robots. The solution was tested over 22 days, leading to significant improvements in planning efficiency.
Main Users of the Solution
Production planning specialists, logistics experts.
Project timeframe (months)
4
Technologies used
Adastra OptiSuite platform, Spring, Kotlin
Additional services
- Change management and user training
- Providing MLOps infrastructure
Implementation
Project Owner on the Client's Side
Head of functional/operational unit
Participation on the Client's Side
- Domain / process experts
- Project and change management
- End users
Form of Supplier Involvement
Full implementation.
Operation and Maintenance
Operational Model
Client’s internal team
Needed Competencies on the Client's Side
Planning specialists, data experts.
Other Resources or Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure, ongoing vendor support.
Impact and Results
Qualitative Benefits
Optimized production planning, reduced material consumption in the paint shop, increased efficiency.
Quantitative Results
Annual savings of over CZK 13 million, return on investment within 3 months, 74% improvement in primer application.
Client Feedback
“Adastra helped us optimize the production plan and improve paint shop utilization, which increased our savings and enhanced operational efficiency.”
Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Key Success Factors
Adaptation to new production methodologies, intensive collaboration with the client, AI integration.
Biggest Challenges
Adjusting the supply chain to the new delivery logic, managing production constraints.
Recommendation for Others
Engage key experts in the planning optimization process and leverage AI to improve operational processes.
- CompanyADASTRA GROUP
- ContactMichaela Peterková
- Emailmichaela.peterkova@adastragrp.com
- Websitehttps://adastragrp.com
- AddressKarolinská 706/3, 186 00 Praha