Van Wijnen's success story at Autodesk University
On 15 November, during Autodesk University 2023, Jan Harmen Wiebenga (Van Wijnen) and Mischa van Brandwijk (Cadac Group) presented a Case Study Class. In it, they highlighted the Van Wijnen Configure to Order strategy, which forms the basis for the construction of the most innovative housing factory ever built, the largest in Europe where 4000 homes are produced annually.
Van Wijnen's journey: From ETO to CTO in construction
In the dynamic world of construction and manufacturing, it is very important to adapt to the challenges of the sector and remain competitive. Van Wijnen, a leading Dutch construction company, shows an impressive transition from Engineer to Order (ETO) to Configure to Order (CTO).
CTO Strategy
Van Wijnen's transformation began with a visionary CTO (Configure to Order) strategy. This strategic shift marked a pivotal moment in their centuries-old history, where they decided to take on the industry's challenges rather than just respond to them. As a trusted partner, Cadac played a crucial role in supporting this transition. Together, we developed a modular housing platform that embraced digitalisation throughout the sales process and customer journey. This revolutionised the way Van Wijnen interacted with its customers and optimised operational efficiency.
File-to-factory production process
A cornerstone of their transformation was the implementation of a file-to-factory production process. By deploying a state-of-the-art automated factory, they managed to reduce the turnaround time of the sales process by as much as 50%. In addition, they achieved the extraordinary feat of building a house or flat in just one day, a testament to the power of modern technology and forward thinking.
Van Wijnen's success goes beyond theory; they brought Configure to Order to life with practical solutions:
- CPQ for streamlined configuration, pricing, and quoting.
- Efficient PDM to manage product data and documents.
- Design Automation to optimise the design process.
- Integration platform for seamless data exchange.
- PLM for effective product data management.
Van Wijnen's journey is a testament to the transformative power of innovation and forward thinking and provides actionable insights. This presentation applies to opportunities in the construction and manufacturing industries, highlighting the adoption of a manufacturing process approach and the use of manufacturing methodology and tools. Click on the link below to watch the presentation.
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