How LiqTech Improved Visibility, Communication and Production Planning with Proficy Scheduler | Velotic

How LiqTech Improved Visibility, Communication and Production Planning with Proficy Scheduler

The move from paper-based planning to Proficy Scheduler has transformed the way the company plans production. Planners have a real-time overview of capacity and delivery dates, while operators always know what to produce next, all from one shared production plan.

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LiqTech
Products
Proficy Scheduler

Overview

Improved visibility
Clear overview of capacity, priorities, and delivery dates.
Better communication
Everyone works from the same production plan, creating a single source of truth.
Better planning
More reliable production planning and delivery commitments.
About LiqTech

About LiqTech

LiqTech develops advanced filtration solutions for water and gas purification. The company primarily uses ceramic silicon carbide membranes to remove pollutants from industrial wastewater and exhaust gases. Its technology is used across various industries to improve filtration efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Moving from paper-based planning to a single source of truth

Moving from paper-based planning to a single source of truth

Before implementing Proficy Scheduler, LiqTech relied on paper schedules and verbal communication to manage production. Operators received priorities through conversations, and production planning depended heavily on manual coordination.

As the company focused on growth and expansion, it became clear that this way of planning was no longer sustainable. Increasing production complexity required a more structured approach and a system that could provide the necessary overview and support future growth.

Today, LiqTech manages its production planning digitally with Proficy Scheduler. The move from paper-based planning to a visual digital scheduling tool has transformed the way the company plans production. Planners have a real-time overview of capacity and delivery dates, while operators always know what to produce next, all from one shared production plan.

"With Proficy Scheduler, our operators always know what to prioritize. Communication has become much clearer because everyone works from the same plan. There's one source of truth, which means far less confusion and a much lower risk of errors when production priorities change," says Dennis Rønn, Site Director, LiqTech.

From individual planning to a shared production overview

From individual planning to a shared production overview

One of the biggest advantages of moving to Proficy Scheduler is the shared visual overview it provides across the organization. Previously, production planning relied heavily on individual knowledge and coordination, meaning that the person managing the plan was often the one with the full overview. While priorities were clear for the planner, it was more challenging to ensure that everyone across the organization had the same understanding of capacity, priorities, and delivery expectations.

With Proficy Scheduler, everyone works from the same updated production plan. Planners can quickly see when orders can realistically be delivered, while operators and other stakeholders have access to the same information. This creates a common understanding across the organization, improves communication, and enables faster decision making. The result is a clearer picture of the production workload and greater confidence when committing to delivery dates.

One shared plan improves communication and simplifies daily work

One shared plan improves communication and simplifies daily work

Building on the shared overview provided by Proficy Scheduler, communication across the organization has become clearer and more efficient.

Previously, operators could receive different instructions from different people, making it difficult to know which tasks should be prioritized. With Proficy Scheduler, everyone works from the same production plan, ensuring that priorities are aligned and communicated through one shared system.

For operators, this has made daily work much easier. Instead of being pulled in different directions or having to decide which task should come next, they can simply follow the priorities defined in Proficy Scheduler. This creates a more structured workday, reduces interruptions, and minimizes the risk of errors.

"Communication has become much clearer with Proficy Scheduler. There is now one source of truth, so everyone works from the same priorities. This has reduced confusion and eliminated situations where operators received conflicting instructions, making everyday work much easier," says Dennis Rønn.

Better planning, better data and a stronger foundation for growth

Better planning, better data and a stronger foundation for growth

With Proficy Scheduler, changes in production priorities can now be managed more effectively. Instead of relying on verbal updates or manual adjustments, the latest production plan is visible to everyone involved. This reduces the risk of misunderstandings, planning mistakes, and production errors, as everyone works from the same updated information.

One of the key learnings from implementing Proficy Scheduler has been the importance of having accurate and reliable data. As LiqTech puts it, "Proficy Scheduler shows everything." If master data is incomplete or incorrect, the system quickly highlights it. While this has required focus on improving data quality and creating more disciplined processes, LiqTech sees this as a major advantage. A successful planning process depends on trustworthy data, and Proficy Scheduler has helped the company identify where improvements are needed.

For LiqTech, Proficy Scheduler is more than a scheduling tool. It has become an important foundation for continued growth by providing better planning, stronger communication, and improved decision making across the organization. The company has already experienced significant benefits, including:

  • A clear visual overview of production.
  • More reliable delivery commitments.
  • Improved communication across departments.
  • A simpler and more structured daily workflow for operators.
  • Reduced risk of misunderstandings and planning errors.
  • Greater focus on data quality and process discipline.

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