Business Pro
The complete solution for efficient business processes in the flat glass industry
Quickly ready for use
Fully integrated commercial and production technology solution
Versatile
Mapping of all multi-stage production processes
Flexible scheduling modes
Production plannable for speed or margin
Capacity planning
Integrated capacity planning for optimum machine utilization
About the Product
Characterized by swift operational readiness and flexibility, A+W Business Pro enables rapid production release and detailed planning via the wizard function (a.k.a. expert mode). You can also plan your production releases based on speed or profit margin and map the entire multi-stage production process.
Utilize A+W Business Pro to select, reserve, and book stock sheets, optimizing cutting per batch and glass type. Directly control your machines and enable production feedback to ensure accurate stock levels today and in the future.
Functionalities and Benefits
- Fully integrated commercial & production solution
- Expert mode allows for more detailed and optimized planning possible and faster production release
- Quick and easy output of production documents and NC codes for connected machines
- Merging of parts list items into production lots (multi-stage production)
- Selection, reservation, and booking of stock plates
- Cutting optimization per batch and glass type
- Pre-defined production lists and labels
- Direct machine control
- Manage batches for greater optimization
- Correctly layer inventory thanks to feedback from production
Versatile and expandable, this software solution accommodates your company’s growth needs. Benefit from comprehensive master data management and automated processes to streamline operations, all within an affordable software package that increases your business’ success.
Looking to grow? Add modules, such as A+W Rack Optimizer or A+W iShape, to enable greater growth and scalability of your business.
Find out more about A+W Business Pro now by contacting us!
Our Customers
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Teutemacher Glas
Project implementation was usually more complicated than we would have thought, but everything always went well in the end (…) I don’t know of any better optimization solutions.
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Spiegel Thomas
The A+W programs digitize various processes, they tap various data silos, and therefore allow our machines to communicate with one another. Only this way is it possible for us to continue increasing customer satisfaction, further increase productivity and efficiency, and thus guarantee our delivery speed of up to 48 hours for TG.
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Caamaño CZ
The installation was performed without any problems. The A+W consultants have supported and advised us reliably during the implementation phase. I especially appreciate the frequent consulting in case of technical questions, which is provided by our A+W sales consultant Peter Kénesy with plenty of competence and patience.
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Most Popular Add-ons
Clarity
CAD Designer
Looking for a CAD system designed specifically for the flat glass industry? Look no further than A+W CAD Designer, which offers innovative design solutions. With intuitive tools, it facilitates the creation of complex free forms and standard templates for reuse in ERP systems.
The special challenge of free-form entry of construction and automobile glass is entering the multitude of parameters quickly and correctly, drawing technically correctly and clearly, and generating reliable CNC code from this.
The A+W CAD Designer enables the entry of lite and contour data, all processings, the takeover of customer CAD data and the digitalization of templates, for example via digitalization table or virtual digitizing.
Moreover, A+W CAD Designer has a bar design program with graphical interface that allows the majority of common bar types to be arranged at will on a rectangular or shaped lite. Bars of different widths can be used in a design, and it is also possible to use different bar types within a bar pattern.
- Simple and quick creation of complex individual shapes and standard template files for re-use in ERP systems
- Easily capture and modify complex shapes and processing steps, such as edge layering or intricate cut-outs
- Correct inaccuracies in digitized shapes using A+W's patented streaming mode
- Easy entering and changing of difficult shapes and processings (for example edge deletion or complex cut-outs)
- Possibility of direct control of your CNC machine
- Easy and quick creation and dimensioning of complex grill pattern designs
- Little training required thanks to graphical tools and modern user guidance
- Direct control of the muntin saw possible
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Business Pro
A+W Business Pro is a professional and cost-effective entry-level solution for small and medium-sized companies where order processing and production planning are completely integrated.
Enterprise
A+W Enterprise is a fully-integrated multi-site-capable ERP system for corporate groups and upscale medium-sized companies in the flat glass finishing industry.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
The [A+W] team made a serious and dedicated effort to fix things. And they incorporated new tools like barcode scanning, seeing the product, [and] production scheduling [all of which have] really helped us improve our On-time in Full (OTIF) number.
I love the innovation I see at A+W. Ideas that promote continuous improvement will move the industry ahead.
Clarity
Smart Companion
The A+W Smart Companion revolutionizes warehouse management and logistics in the glass industry through its versatile functions and user-friendly handling. This innovative solution is usable on a mobile device under iOS and Android, offering an intuitive menu navigation that enables easy operation. The A+W Smart Companion can be deployed on various smart devices according to requirements and offers the ability to scan multiple barcodes in continuous mode.
Supporting the entire value chain, the A+W Smart Companion contributes to its digitization, saving time and costs while making processes more flexible. Warehouse management can be digitized with the A+W Smart Companion Stock Module, allowing the use of smart devices as scanner hardware for capturing inputs, outputs, transfers, and changes. During inventory, the Inventory function of the warehouse module supports the process with useful filters, checklists, and dashboards to optimize and simplify the process.
- Runs under iOS and Android
- User-friendly menu guide
- Depending on requirements, can be used on different smart devices
- Scanning of several bar codes in continuous mode
- Continuous digital stock management
- Safe and secure inventory
- Record incoming goods and stock transactions quickly and without errors
- more efficient workflows, no unnecessary running around
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Enterprise
A+W Enterprise is a fully-integrated multi-site-capable ERP system for corporate groups and upscale medium-sized companies in the flat glass finishing industry.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
The [A+W] team made a serious and dedicated effort to fix things. And they incorporated new tools like barcode scanning, seeing the product, [and] production scheduling [all of which have] really helped us improve our On-time in Full (OTIF) number.
I love the innovation I see at A+W. Ideas that promote continuous improvement will move the industry ahead.
Clarity
Furnace Optimizer
A+W Furnace Optimizer introduces an intelligent solution for toughened safety glass production that aims to maximize furnace bed utilization and energy efficiency simultaneously. By reporting the availability of sheets prior to the glass tempering system, A+W Furnace Optimizer facilitates dynamic and efficient furnace bed occupancy.
This software solution conducts real-time optimization directly in front of the oven, ensuring cost-effective production based on available sheets. Providing a graphical display of furnace bed occupancy and seamless access to booked sheets, A+W Furnace Optimizer offers a user-friendly operation.
Integrated into the production data acquisition system, this software solution furnishes real-time production progress updates, thus enabling precise control of the furnace bedto optimize production processes and maximize machine utilization. With its dynamic, customizable functionality, emphasis on quality assurance, cost efficiency, A+W Furnace Optimizer emerges as the ideal solution for glass industry firms seeking to streamline production processes and bolster competitiveness.
- Graphic display of the furnace bed assignment for efficient monitoring
- Batch-by-batch production and booking of the furnace bed
- Online optimization directly in front of the furnace, based on the available sheets on racks
- Direct access to booked sheets on racks and slot carts via A+W Barcode Manager or A+W Production Terminal
- Ability to save and evaluate batch information in connection with A+W IoT - Smart Trace
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Business Pro
A+W Business Pro is a professional and cost-effective entry-level solution for small and medium-sized companies where order processing and production planning are completely integrated.
Enterprise
A+W Enterprise is a fully-integrated multi-site-capable ERP system for corporate groups and upscale medium-sized companies in the flat glass finishing industry.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
Clarity
Barcode Manager
Barcode scanning and tracking saves your employees and company time and money! A+W offers a wide array of functions to streamline production and process oversight.
Take charge of processing steps, keep track of machine utilization, and also record any breakage with ease using A+W’s barcode solution. This solution lays the groundwork for comprehensive evaluations and future planning, which are vital to your company’s current and future success. From status and storage location bookings (per user, station, machine, rack, item, and sheet) to precise processing entries and machine control via barcode scanning, our solution was designed to specifically meet your needs.
- Status and location bookings per user, station/machine, rack, item & sheet
- Machine start and control of processing via barcode reading
- Automatic reject handling (with implemented downstream concept)
- Statistical evaluations based on barcode readings (e.g. by using Crystal Reports or QLIK)
- Quality improvements based on breakage bookings
- Capacity updates based on barcode readings
- Printout of labels by A+W Production
- Flexible label design thanks to CR
- Centralized display of status information based on barcode readings by extension A+W Production Monitor and/or A+W Production Terminals
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Business Pro
A+W Business Pro is a professional and cost-effective entry-level solution for small and medium-sized companies where order processing and production planning are completely integrated.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
I love the innovation I see at A+W. Ideas that promote continuous improvement will move the industry ahead.
We’ve not missed a beat. June 2020 was the biggest month we’ve ever had in our history. We keep humming along.