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IT-Logistic Solution VAS is now also present in Africa

Ciments de l'Atlas automates processes with Fritz & Macziol

Ulm / Casablanca, 26th February 2014. With the introduction of the IT-Logistic solution VAS of Fritz & Macziol, Ciments de l'Atlas (CIMAT) which is located in Casablanca, will continuously automatize the processes in its Moroccan plants. The implementation is carried within the scope of a KPI-Project, in which all processes have been analysed initially. Following, VAS is used to identify and eliminate weak spots by illustrating the potentials of optimisation. This for example can be achieved by detailed VAS reports e.g. about the length of stay of trucks at all kinds of locations within the plant. The next step is the systematic conversion of fully automating the logistics of the two Moroccan cement plants - including the integration of the central SAP systems. Another plant, which is currently in construction in Nador, is to be equipped with the IT-Logistic solution VAS after its completion. "For CIMAT this is a big step in the optimisation of our processes, as with VAS we have found a system that covers our conceptual, functional and technological requirements best",  as Rachid Lahbara, Direction Performances et Investissements of CIMAT, describes the reasons for the decisions. VAS has already been implemented in the Ben Ahmed plant (Province Settat, Morocco) in October 2013, which includes a fully automatic and non-manipulative waiting list for the trucks in the plant. With the use of displays at the parking area, the loading order also remains transparent for the truck drivers. Therewith, Fritz & Macziol is now also present in Africa with its IT-Logistic solution VAS, including a continuous French language version.

Ciments de l'Atlas (CIMAT) has been built in 2007 within the scope of a lateral agreement on investment between the founder Anas Sefrioui and the Moroccan government, in order to guarantee the long-term development of the country's building sector. The company employs more than 500 employees in the cement plants Ben Ahmed and Beni Mellal, which in 2012 reached a turnover of more than 180 million Euro. The combined capacity of the plants, which are equipped with the latest technological standards results in 1.6 million tons per year per plant.

About VAS®
VAS®  – the process-orientated software solution for the raw materials industry - forms the entire process chain from delivery via dispatch and loading, right up to departure. As the link between ERP systems and technical systems, VAS® represents the key function and the 'adjusting screw' for efficient process sequences. In addition, VAS® supports reporting functions and supplies real-time information to further systems, for example for Production, Sales or Controlling. All external technical systems such as the weighing, silo or metering technology are completely integrated into the VAS® logistics system processes. VAS® is currently used in more than 160 plants worldwide within the raw materials industry.

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Background information
The FRITZ & MACZIOL Group, with its Headquarters in Ulm, incorporates the companies FRITZ & MACZIOL Software and Computervertrieb GmbH, INFOMA® Software Consulting GmbH, FRITZ & MACZIOL Schweiz AG, FRITZ & MACZIOL Asia Inc. and IT&T AG. Currently employing more than 1000 people at 22 sites and six service sites worldwide, the group of companies achieved an overall turnover of over 364 million EUR in 2012.

The FRITZ & MACZIOL Group has positioned itself both in Germany and Switzerland as well as in various countries worldwide through the FRITZ & MACZIOL Asia Inc. and Service Offices. Acting as both specialist and generalist providers, the Group as a system and consultancy firm offers a holistic portfolio of hardware, software, services and consulting in selected fields. The companies within the FRITZ & MACZIOL Group develop and sell software and system solutions for public clients, small and medium-sized businesses and large-scale companies. The group of companies acts as the top partner for IBM, Microsoft and SAP as well as EMC and Cisco, with the highest certifications, and provides the customer with a complete spectrum of relevant IT topics based on the latest technologies produced by these international market leaders in addition to further manufacturers. As part of the Dutch technology concern Imtech N.V., the system and consultancy firm makes use of the Imtech ICT Division as well as cooperation partners from the other divisions, for example the German Imtech in the Data Center Division, and also European synergies.