MBV AG revolutionizes its production and business processes with proALPHA ERP
MBV AG, a leading manufacturer of microbiological air samplers, is achieving seamless integration and automation of its production and business processes with the help of proALPHA ERP. Strategic digitalization will make the company more efficient and competitive.
MBV AG is known for its high-precision air samplers, which are used worldwide in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries as well as in scientific research and the manufacture of medical devices. MBV has developed and implemented a comprehensive digitalization strategy to meet the increasing demands on quality and efficiency. A central element of this strategy is the introduction of proALPHA ERP.
Nahtlose ERP-Integration
A core objective of digitalization at MBV was to create a shared IT infrastructure for the company and its sister company Femron. In the past, information was mainly exchanged between the two companies by email, which led to duplication of work and inefficient processes. Today, a standardized ERP system from proALPHA provides a central data pool that covers the entire value chain.
“The unified ERP system offers us numerous advantages, including flexible scalability in the cloud and the automation of numerous processes,” explains Micha Tiefenbach, COO of MBV. The cloud approach allowed the team to reduce the complexity of the project and focus entirely on implementing the application.
Efficiency through automation
At MBV, automation starts at the design stage. Once a 3D drawing has been approved, all product data is automatically transferred to the parts master in proALPHA. This standardization facilitates communication both internally and with customers and the company subsidiary Femron. The proALPHA product configurator automatically creates quotations based on discussions with customers and creates new parts directly in the system as required.
Each incoming order triggers a closely interlinked process chain between MBV and Femron. The ERP system creates and checks orders, plans production processes and automatically generates all the necessary documents. “Thanks to proALPHA, all work steps follow the defined process exactly, which significantly increases our efficiency,” says Tiefenbach.
End-to-end transparency and flexible scalability
MBV uses the proALPHA Integration Workbench (INWB) for master data replication and automated document exchange. This ensures that all departments always have up-to-date data available. The integrated CRM and document management as well as the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) module ensure optimal resource planning and high data quality.
“The ability to easily access all data and create detailed evaluations is particularly valuable for me as COO,” emphasizes Tiefenbach. The proALPHA Analyzer function offers comprehensive reporting and analysis options that support C-level management in the decision-making process.
Looking to the future with proALPHA Ray
In 2024, MBV will introduce the browser-based version proALPHA Ray. The web-based ERP enables employees to work efficiently regardless of their location. “Web capability was important to us right from the start. Whether at home or in the office, with Ray everyone can complete their tasks from anywhere. That's the future,” says Tiefenbach.
Consistent digitalization and the use of state-of-the-art ERP technology have helped MBV to optimize its processes, reduce costs and secure its competitiveness. With proALPHA as a partner, MBV AG will remain a pioneer in the industry in the future and is ideally equipped to meet the challenges of modern production.
