Specialised suppliers in the metal industry become more agile and cost-effective with Lantek solutions

Lantek provides software products specialized in the efficient management of materials, costs, time management, shipments, and consumption

The metal industry is based on the activity of large manufacturing companies and thousands of specialized suppliers, also known as subcontractors in the field of metal processing, both with the same need to provide an effective, flexible and profitable response to their customers’ needs. Lantek, the world leader in the development and marketing of software solutions for the metal industry, has spent years developing specific tools for manufacturers and suppliers in the industry, allowing it to become highly knowledgeable about its clients’ technological and management requirements.

From experience, Lantek knows that companies that work with third parties require a strict planning process that adapts to change and is perfectly synchronized with all the company’s departments or areas. Additionally, companies need to manage their own processes and procedures with clients holistically. Following these objectives, Lantek solutions are designed to address and facilitate the entire decision-making process for the specialized suppliers, from receiving the client’s idea to final delivery and invoicing.

“Achieving flexible but efficient planning is a critical factor for many manufacturers of sheet metal, pipes, and profiles. For that reason, our software solutions allow for a better response that can be integrated with all systems implemented at the company and at its clients’ facilities. Moreover, Lantek solutions fit any production environment and are compatible with all existing cutting and punching machines. The integration of its customers in the value chain is crucial to specialist providers”, explains Alberto Martínez, CEO of Lantek.

With Lantek Solutions, the company manager receives significant support that enables him to control all processes and areas through efficient information management, a design that is focused on his specific environment and resources that greatly reduce costs and delivery times. How?

Lantek has different software products that provide the ability to incorporate any format generated by CAD programs into the work platform, to manage nesting provided by the customers and to work with files exported from external systems.

One of the keys to the success of the Lantek solutions is that they are able to integrate various customer and supplier systems, resulting in joint operations in the commercial, design, production, delivery, provisioning, management, and financial management area.

Sell, produce and deliver faster

More specifically, the Lantek solutions enable specialized providers to control the format, thickness and type of raw materials in stock, manage scrap, detect stockouts and make purchases at the right time. They also make production more flexible, with partial or grouped shipments and billings and the ability to change priorities on the go.

"Lantek technology provides a competitive advantage for the specialized suppliers that have a software platform which is totally focused on selling, producing, and delivering faster. A supplier that has the support of Lantek technology is able to adapt its rate of production, its inventory, and its operational costs according to the needs at any given moment. It helps us improve the business plan, reduce costs and risks and include new orders without harming the production rate", states Raúl Chopitea, director of R&D.

In that sense, Lantek solutions offer options in the commercial area, with specialized tools for business relations management, budgeting, and managing orders.

CAD/CAM solutions developed at Lantek also allow specialized suppliers to calculate the most appropriate nest for each technology, which translates into a better use of material. They can also be integrated with any machine and any auxiliary element, such as robot arms or palletizers available to that company.

Regarding production, Lantek technology facilitates and controls the entry of jobs and change management and provides the ability to establish a comprehensive monitoring of shipments and orders as well as forecasts for expenses and the purchase of raw materials and components that adjust to the production rate and the possible changes that can occur.

The comprehensive Lantek solutions are supported by tools that manage orders, invoices, payments, and receipts, as well as financial and accounting management.

About Lantek

Lantek is a leading global multinational in the development and commercialisation of software solutions for the sheet metal and structural steel industry. Its capacity for innovation and its firm commitment to internationalisation and the development of emerging markets has led Lantek, founded in 1986 in the Basque Country and with head offices in Vitoria (Alava), to become a global reference in the industry with its CAD/CAM/MES/ERP solutions. Today, the company has over 14,000 clients in more than 100 countries, offices in 15 countries, and a wide network of distributors providing worldwide coverage. In 2013 its international operations provided 85% of its turnover.

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