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AGCO Improves Tractor Production Visibility and Efficiency with Apriso MES

In brief: Case study showing how AGCO deployed Apriso MES to double tractor assembly output, reduce takt time, and improve OEE by 22% at new Lean facilities.

Case study showing how AGCO deployed Apriso MES to double tractor assembly output, reduce takt time, and improve OEE by 22% at new Lean facilities.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

AGCO implemented Apriso at two new factories in Germany to support high-volume tractor production. The system delivers real-time production data, finite scheduling, and material synchronization with SAP. Results include doubled line output to 16 units, takt time below 10 minutes, and 8% productivity gains in year one with 25-30% projected over three years.

Key takeaways

Doubled tractor assembly to 16 units per line without efficiency loss

Reduced takt time below 10 minutes and improved OEE by 22%

Enabled one new product pilot per month with up to 60% new parts

Integrated real-time data capture with SAP for scheduling and quality

Supported Lean operations with minimal floor inventory and instant KPI visibility

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