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Manufacturing Supply Chain & Logistics
Global volatility has intensified focus on manufacturing logistics and end-to-end supply chains. Digital Twin technology, which simulates workflows and identifies bottlenecks, has become essential for improving efficiency. Real-time visibility of inventory and performance is critical for just-in-time manufacturing, with demand growing as supply chain complexity increases.
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Supply Chains and Logistics in Manufacturing
Manufacturing logistics is undergoing a profound transformation as global volatility, rising costs, and sustainability pressures reshape supply chains. Businesses can no longer rely on traditional models; agility and digitalisation are now essential for competitiveness.
The sector is embracing Digital Twin technology to create real-time virtual models of supply chains, enabling predictive scenario planning and rapid response to disruption. This approach improves capacity planning and reduces operating costs, with case studies showing up to 25% reductions in unit costs and throughput gains of over 100%.
Meanwhile, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are revolutionising factory logistics. By automating material handling and order fulfilment, AMRs cut labour costs, enhance safety, and deliver ROI in under two years. Their flexibility outpaces traditional AGVs, supporting just-in-time manufacturing and reducing bottlenecks.
Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms now integrate seamlessly with supply chain systems, providing end-to-end visibility and real-time data flows. This connectivity enables smarter procurement, optimised production scheduling, and automated logistics execution, reducing errors and improving responsiveness.
At Hatmill, we help manufacturers harness these innovations to build resilient, future-ready supply chains that deliver measurable value.
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Digital Twin Technology
At Hatmill, we help businesses unlock the power of Digital Twin Technology, creating dynamic, virtual replicas of physical logistics systems. These digital models enable organisations to simulate workflows, test scenarios, and optimise operations without disrupting live environments.
By mirroring real-time data from live systems, digital twins provide unparalleled visibility across supply chains. This capability allows businesses to identify bottlenecks, optimise material flows, and validate process changes before implementation. Advanced analytics and AI-driven insights predict equipment failures, enabling predictive maintenance that minimises downtime and extends asset life.
Beyond operational efficiency, digital twins improve planning accuracy by modelling capacity, throughput, and resource allocation under varying conditions. This empowers decision-makers to anticipate risks, reduce costs, and enhance resilience in volatile markets. Companies adopting digital twin solutions report significant gains in productivity, reduced waste, and faster time-to-value, delivering measurable improvements in profitability and customer service.
Hatmill combines deep supply chain expertise with cutting-edge technology to design and implement tailored digital twin strategies. From concept to deployment, we ensure seamless integration with existing systems, helping you build smarter, more agile operations.
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
At Hatmill, we help manufacturers and logistics providers harness the power of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to transform warehouse efficiency and flexibility. Unlike traditional automated guided vehicles (AGVs), AMRs use advanced sensors and AI-driven navigation to move freely within dynamic environments, making them ideal for modern, fast-paced operations.
AMRs are increasingly adopted for order picking, material transport, and palletising, reducing manual handling and improving safety. By automating repetitive tasks, AMRs free up skilled labour for higher-value activities, while delivering consistent performance and accuracy. Their scalability means businesses can start small and expand as demand grows, avoiding costly infrastructure changes.
Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms ensures real-time coordination, optimising workflows and reducing bottlenecks. This connectivity enables seamless task allocation, inventory updates, and predictive analytics for smarter decision-making. Clients who have deployed AMRs realise significant reductions in labour costs, improved throughput, and faster order fulfilment—delivering measurable ROI, often within two years.
Hatmill’s experienced automation team leverages extensive operational expertise with cutting-edge robotics solutions to design, procure and implement AMR strategies tailored to your business. From feasibility studies to full deployment, we ensure smooth integration and maximum impact.
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ERP and SCM System Integration
At Hatmill, we help businesses unlock the full potential of ERP and Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems through seamless integration. Modern ERP platforms, when connected with real-time data feeds, transform supply chain operations, linking procurement, production scheduling, and logistics execution into one cohesive process.
This integration delivers end-to-end visibility, enabling accurate demand forecasting, automated replenishment, and synchronised workflows across manufacturing and distribution. Real-time connectivity ensures that production plans align with inventory availability, reducing downtime and eliminating costly bottlenecks. Procurement teams gain instant insight into supplier performance, while logistics managers optimise routing and warehouse operations for faster, more reliable fulfilment.
Our experience includes projects with a global generator manufacturer, where Hatmill developed an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) functionality to improve line-side availability and kitting capability. By integrating WMS with ERP, we ensured that materials were staged precisely when needed, boosting throughput and reducing waste. This approach not only improved operational efficiency but also enhanced flexibility to meet changing customer demands.
By combining in-depth technical expertise with practical supply chain knowledge, Hatmill delivers tailored integration strategies. From design to implementation, we help clients achieve agility, resilience, and measurable cost savings.
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