Pilkington: Raw materials 'extranet' increases efficiency

The internet based 'extranet' system allows batch suppliers to ‘see’ into the plant silos, check product levels, consumption rates, and manufacturing requirement schedules and plan their deliveries accordingly.A pioneering e-trading system is speeding up vital supplies of raw materials to Pilkington's float plants.

The internet based 'extranet' system allows batch suppliers to ‘see’ into the plant silos, check product levels, consumption rates, and manufacturing requirement schedules and plan their deliveries accordingly.