 From Management to Performance: Witnessing New Value in Smart Manufacturing Fangde × SolidPro SAP ERP Implementation Story 在全球競爭與產業升級的浪潮中,如何兼顧營運效率、國際接軌與永續發展,成為製造業必須面對的課題。成立於 1978 年的 芳德企業,在碩益的專業輔導下,成功導入 SAP ERP 系統,不僅實現跨部門整合與智慧化管理,更讓永續願景與數位轉型相輔相成,成為產業典範。
Building a Sustainable Brand for the Circular Economy through Aluminum ExpertiseFangde has been deeply rooted in aluminum expertise for over 40 years, continuously innovating from sand casting to intelligent automated production. The characteristic of aluminum being “100% recyclable” aligns perfectly with global trends toward carbon reduction and the circular economy. Chairwoman Lin Mei-Yen stated, “We hope to create products for every household that are practical, environmentally friendly, and enjoyable to use. More importantly, we want to leave a better environment for the land of Taiwan.” With this vision, Fangde established its own brand, fafacasa, placing the circular economy at its core and embedding sustainable business principles into every product it creates. Transforming Operational Performance through SAP ERP ImplementationBefore implementing SAP ERP, Fangde’s internal operations often faced disputes caused by inconsistent information. For example, procurement and shop-floor teams sometimes had different understandings of material quantities, leading to urgent follow-ups and friction. After implementation, material accuracy improved to 100%, and supply chain information became fully transparent and traceable, enabling more efficient cross-department collaboration. At the same time, the impact on financial management has been even more significant. In the past, financial reports required 14 to 21 days to complete; today, they can be generated in just three days. This dramatic improvement has accelerated management decision-making and allows the leadership team to stay closely connected to the company’s real-time performance. Chairwoman Lin shared a real-world example: “In the past, overseas clients often felt that our reasons for price adjustments were not convincing enough. However, when their CFO saw the complete data pulled directly from our SAP system and we were able to clearly present the cost structure within just one hour, they immediately agreed to the adjustment. This is efficiency—and it is the key to aligning with international standards.”  Integrating a Barcode System to Fully Connect the Supply ChainOne of the most challenging tasks in this project was driving the full rollout of the barcode system. From purchasing and inbound logistics to production and shipment, every step had to be supported by barcode labeling and scanning to ensure real-time data synchronization. This required not only internal process transformation, but also close collaboration with suppliers. The SolidPro team supported Fangde not only with system implementation, but also by guiding suppliers and even helping prepare barcode scanners. While some team members initially felt the process was more cumbersome, continuous hands-on support and practical training ultimately enabled the entire supply chain to become digitally connected, truly achieving end-to-end automation. Once an order is placed at the front end, backend processes become immediately traceable, with transparent and fast data flow—allowing people to focus on higher-value work. Soetek: More Than Implementation—Integration and PartnershipSolidPro’s leadership emphasizes that its value lies not merely in providing software, but in “tailoring processes to each organization and accompanying companies as they grow.” From early-stage assessments and cross-department integration to post-implementation operations and maintenance, SolidPro’s consulting team is involved throughout the entire journey, ensuring that the system can continuously evolve in line with business scale and international requirements. “SolidPro is not simply a system vendor, but Fangde’s most trusted partner. We have accompanied them through their digital transformation and worked alongside them to build a truly intelligent factory.” Seeing the Future of Manufacturing through FangdeThrough SolidPro’s professional implementation, Fangde not only completed its digital upgrade, but also successfully integrated sustainability with intelligence, setting a benchmark for the manufacturing industry. This is more than a successful case—it represents the path forward for manufacturers facing global challenges: driving efficiency through digital transformation and achieving sustainability through the circular economy |