FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
How can a manufacturer keep production running smoothly during an ERP upgrade while still driving digital innovation on the shop floor?
Altachem, Belgium’s leader in valves and application tools for pressurized PU foam, found the answer with 24Flow. By using 24Flow’s low-code operations platform, Altachem gained real-time visibility, ensured production continuity, and laid the foundation for operational excellence recognized by the Factory of the Future award.
About Altachem
Altachem is a subsidiary of the Lindal Group and is based in Harelbeke, Belgium.
Altachem develops and produces valves, application tools, and accessories for one-component PU foam, adhesives, and sealants.
With a team of 30 professionals and a turnover exceeding €25 million, Altachem continues to push the boundaries of precision manufacturing and product innovation.
In 2023, the company was recognized with Agoria’s Factory of the Future Award for its commitment to digitalization, efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing excellence.
Challenges
Altachem’s ambition for operational excellence required increasing real-time visibility and agility on the shop floor — without disrupting ongoing production.
Core production workflows were tightly coupled with SAP, making upgrades complex and risky.
Limited agility
Implementing process changes or digital improvements required long IT cycles.
Paper-based coordination
Operators and logistics teams still relied on printed instructions and Excel lists.
Need for transparency
Management required real-time insight into order progress, materials, and logistics.
Future readiness
Altachem wanted a secure, scalable, and easily configurable platform to support its growth vision.
Solutions
- Seamless operations during ERP upgrade – 24Flow ensured uninterrupted production continuity during the SAP update maintaining data synchronization and visibility throughout the transition.
- Inbound and outbound logistics – 24Flow manages goods flow and directs Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to optimize material movement and reduce manual coordination.
- Digital work instructions – Altachem adopts a step-by-step approach to digitalization, using configurable mobile apps for operator guidance and exploring full digital work instruction modules.
- Paperless execution – Operators receive digital updates, eliminating manual documentation and improving data accuracy.
- Low-code adaptability – Thanks to Salesforce’s low-code foundation, Altachem can independently configure, extend, or adapt applications with minimal effort and investment.
Impact
The implementation of 24Flow has reinforced Altachem’s position as a digital manufacturing leader:
- Uninterrupted production – Zero downtime during the SAP ERP upgrade.
- Enhanced visibility – Real-time insights into production and logistics processes.
- Operator empowerment – Clear, accessible digital tools increase autonomy and reduce errors.
- Scalable digitalization – Rapid rollout of new modules with measurable ROI.
- Industry recognition – Contribution to Altachem’s 2023 Factory of the Future Award.
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24Flow is a modular manufacturing platform that empowers make-to-order manufacturers to reduce lead times and increase visibility & traceability. Inspired by lean and QRM, 24Flow controls the flow of production orders which increases visibility and results in shorter lead times, improved delivery reliability and a reduction of work-in-progress and inventory.
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