From demand forecasting to detailed scheduling and logistics, Neo connects the critical areas of the ceramics, glass and tile chain — from pressing and glazing to firing and shipping — into orchestrated decisions through a complete, agentic Supply Chain Planning platform.
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Low predictability of shade, caliber and batch, high variation in shapes and finishes, kilns and temperature ramps as a constraint, heavy format-changeover setups, and the upkeep of molds and presses create a puzzle that spreadsheets and ERPs can no longer solve.
We combine sector experience and the robustness of Siemens solutions with the innovation of one of the fastest-growing Indtechs in the global Supply Chain Planning space.
Manufacturers of ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, porcelain tile and glass that chose Neo to orchestrate their production planning and/or detailed scheduling with S&OP and APS solutions.
Neo's solutions cover the most critical decisions in the Ceramics and Glass chain, connecting demand, inventory, capacity and detailed scheduling in a continuous cycle.
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Statistical forecasting and commercial collaboration reflecting the seasonality of the construction industry, new launches and the discontinuation of collections, using market data and AI/ML methods.
SKU-level inventory policies for attributes that only emerge after firing — shade, caliber and batch — balancing service level, warehouse space and tied-up capital.
Short- to long-term distribution for multi-DC networks and exports, with fair share and prioritization by shade, caliber and batch to deliver complete projects.
S&OP balancing the sector's bottlenecks: continuous kilns (melting and firing), campaigns and temperature ramps, presses and finishing lines.
Opcenter APS sequencing by format, relief, surface, glazing and color campaigns, reducing sequence-dependent setups and protecting kiln continuity.
Agile response to machine breakdowns, rework and shifting priorities, with replanning, multi-DC execution and end-to-end visibility.
Neo's experience with more than 120 projects, many of them publicly documented, is reflected in quantitative and qualitative results that help companies reach new levels of supply chain maturity. See some examples of what to expect for the sector:
“Finite-capacity analysis of the kilns and sequencing by format, relief and surface allowed Incepa to reduce setups, synchronize production in Brazil with distribution in the US, and raise its overall service level by 81%."
Case Incepa · Opcenter APS + NEO Digital Industries
81% increase in overall service level • +9% productivity at one of the plants • Reduced setups and PPCP effort • Brazil–US distribution synchronized with fair share
