Specma AB – a leading client of Novacura, logo by Novacura

Specma Hydraulic is the market-leading supplier in Scandinavia of application-based hydraulic systems, and offers a wide range of hydraulic and pneumatic components as well as fluid conveyance systems. To optimize these operations, they sought asset management solutions tailored to their needs.

Results of continuous search for improvement in Specma let to discover that warehouse process could contribute to increased productivity in the warehouse and higher service level compliance for clients.
The solution chosen by Specma was to install a barcode warehouse management system with handheld scanners powered by Novacura Flow. As a result, quality control barcode scanning ensures that input data is extremely accurate, and the work process is significantly faster.

Thanks to this paperless warehouse workflow, all data is registered just once and the system handles many tasks previously done by hand. Commissioning was quickly and problem-free and the project stayed within the time frame- It´s simple economics – the earlier in Specma implement a more efficient process, the more financial assets could company protect. 

Thanks to this solution, warehouse workers have increased their efficiency by about 30 percent, and the error rate has dropped radically.
Leif Repo
Group Logistics Manager, Specma AB

Novacura has developed a barcode system for Specma warehouse. Company inventory included different articles, and many of these look very similar. With barcode scanning system employers can be sure that the item number corresponds to the actual item. The system will let know if personnel making a mistake. This integration lets staff perform real-time inventory tracking software checks anytime.

Technician uses barcode tool for paperless rail maintenance traceability, image by Novacura

Thanks to this solution, warehouse workers in Specma have increased their efficiency by about 30 percent, and the error rate has dropped radically. The barcode system reports directly to the business system. Integration allow do an inventory any time without having to call in staff over the weekend.

Most players in the different markets have processes and workflows that are unique to each client. Instead of buying a standard system without adjusting it to your own operations, there is a lot to gain from adapting the system to your own operations, which is what Novacura has done for us.
Leif Repo
Group Logistics Manager, Specma AB
Novacura has improved operations in the Specma warehouse. The barcode system solution has a significant impact on all operations performed by the staff.