In the ever-changing global environment, manufacturers are facing challenges with regards to competition, globalisation, increasing input costs, quality, unsynchronized supply chains and shareholders` demands for greater returns. Manufacturers are forced to implement common infrastructures and processes with an emphasis on cost management and improved capital efficiency, while focusing on delivered customer value.
In response to this changing environment, AST Integrated Production Solutions (IPS), a business unit of the AST Group, has uniquely positioned itself to provide customised manufacturing consulting services based on their extensive industry knowledge and experience in supporting manufacturing processes from raw material input, processing, logistics, financials and human resources, through to distribution.
AST IPS` strength lies in their insight, experience and track record with regard to "sensor-to-boardroom" Systems Integration and the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Logistics Systems, Supply Chain Management (SCM) Systems supported by their unique consulting services on all these areas.
AST IPS follows a phased approach, which clearly identifies the key opportunities to improve an organisation`s processes. Once the main objectives are established, AST performs a comprehensive study that results in concrete recommendations for improving the bottom line, thus assisting organisations in realising the maximum value from current and future investments.
AST IPS` solutions are based on the successful combination of technological and business innovation on every stage of the value chain. "Our expertise is world-class and based on international best practice," explains Phillip Pretorius, Business Unit Manager of AST IPS. "Seen in the context of our manufacturing process knowledge, extensive ICT services and e-enabling capabilities, we offer our client the potential of becoming an enterprise that is dynamically optimised for the rapidly changing manufacturing environment. The effective integration of all relevant technology layers, backed by the appropriate system strategy improves the dynamic and global optimisation of an organisation with all the attendant benefits ".
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AST`s intellectual capacity, its business model and strong customer base form the foundation for the Group`s integrated services solutions business.
Ideally positioned as a leading technology solutions company and focused on selected industries, AST unlocks substantial value for its customers. The AST Group - a trustworthy and innovative ICT company.
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