Advanced digitalization

Project of Advanced Digitalization of the Company through Automation and Digitalization of Internal Logistics and Warehouse Management of Raw Materials and Finished Products

DIGITAL TRANSITION CALL FOR SMES
POR Fesr 2021-2027, Priority 1, Action 1.2.3

Project Description: KF has made a series of investments aimed at creating a fully automated logistics/warehouse department capable of interacting in an integrated manner with the production lines, interfacing with the company’s management system. The project involved the installation of automated warehouses for components and finished products, as well as automatic goods transport systems to connect with the production line. The objective achieved through the project is an increase in the levels of efficiency in the production process, with the digital integration of the logistics/warehouse areas with the production line.

Objectives:

The project focused on automating the warehouse through the introduction of both automated warehouses for incoming components and automated systems for managing outgoing pallets, along with the use of AMRs for the autonomous movement of components. The objectives are:

Increase the quality of products through in-house production with total control of the production flow
Digitalization of the production process
Increase in production volumes and levels of traceability and control of the flow
Data protection

Results: KF is proud to have achieved (and in some cases exceeded) the objectives set in the digital transformation plan:

Transformation of the production model from external contractor to in-house process
Reduction of order lead times thanks to in-house production
Scaling of production lines according to expected production targets
Improvement of product quality by reducing non-conformities through real-time monitoring and guidance systems for production phases and related operations
End-to-end traceability of the production process with the support of digital technologies
Digitalization of the warehouse through the introduction of:
- Vertical carousel storage – interconnected with the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Four compactable warehouses – interconnected with the WMS
- Systems for the movement of semi-finished products and components: forklifts and pallet trucks with integrated and interconnected weighing systems
Interconnection between the warehouse and production through the WMS
Servicing production through intelligent transport systems (AMR)
Identification of the interface between AMR transport systems and infrastructures (elevators, clean room)
Interconnection between the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Optimization of disaster recovery systems with the implementation of specific products with near-zero recovery time (3 minutes)
Improvement of cybersecurity and data protection standards through the introduction of dedicated Hybrid Cloud Ecosystem systems (Syneto)

KF at ISE 2023

KF at ISE 2023

As one of Europe’s fastest growing industrial monitor providers, KF is participating in ISE Integrated Systems Europe 2023, the world’s leading event for system integration and AV, from 31 January to 3 February 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.

We invite you to booth 6H200 to learn about your unique needs and discuss technological innovations shaping the industry. We are showcasing our latest developments and customized solutions for industrial monitors, developed for some of the most demanding customers in the world.

Come and try our latest designs, such as our 23.6” round monitor, which can be used for kiosks, gaming, advertising, digital signage, interior design and other applications.

We design together the product that fits your particular needs. See how we can turn your ideas into reality.

To attend as our guest please register here:
https://registration.firabarcelona.com/?cod_prom_=EDZM71G8#/en_GB/E234023/WEB

By using the code: EDZM71G8

Come and meet us at ISE 2023 at our stand 6H200 in Barcelona.

See you soon!

KF srl Benefit Company

On the 30^th of December 2020, KF acquired the status of a Benefit Company, changing the company name to KF Srl Società Benefit, thus integrating the statute with broader social and environmental objectives that go well beyond the traditional economic purposes.

With this step, KF confirms and renews its mission which has always been oriented towards actions aimed at creating value for society, for people and for the environment that surrounds it. Some concrete examples of being a Benefit Company are given by investments in sustainability, well-being and safety of people. A Green approach that involves all company areas, aimed at increasing attention to the enhancement of resources and the reduction of waste.

KF has decided to take this path to try to do its part in building a better world, not only for us, but also for future generations.

The complete communication is available in the attached file.

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Conflict Minerals Policy Statement

In response to the violence and human rights violations occurring when extracting some minerals from the “Conflict Region”, located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and in neighbouring countries, KF undertakes to sustain the humanitarian objective to put a stop to the violent conflict in those areas.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prepared regulations concerning the detection and publication requirements related to “Conflict Minerals”, as indicated by the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502” of 2010.
The European Union issued a specific European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/821 dated 17 May 2017 which “establishes diligence duty obligations in the procurement chain for those importing tin, tantalum and tungsten, their minerals and gold coming from conflict or high risk areas into the Union”,
The definition “conflict minerals” specifically refers to gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten, commonly called 3TG.

The commitment taken by KF develops as follows:

– to design and develop products that do not contain “conflict minerals”

– not to intentionally procure material containing the metals specified coming from mines and foundries in the “Conflict Region”, that are not certified as “Conflict Free”

– to ensure compliance with those requirements and ask its suppliers to undertake a suitable assessment process with their procurement chains, to ensure that the metals specified come:

– or solely from mines and foundries outside the “Conflict Region”

– or mines and foundries certified by an independent third party body as being “Conflict Free”, if located in the “Conflict Region”.

KF has implemented an internal procedure compliant with the relative sections of the guidelines recognised internationally by the OECD (Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development).

KF requires its suppliers to perform suitable controls of their procurement chains in order to determine the place of origin of the 3TG minerals and whether the foundry or refinery has been certified as “conflict free” by an independent third party, or by using the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template questionnaire (drawn up by “cfsi”).

The goal is to guarantee that “Conflict Free” material and components are the only ones used in the products and processes purchased.

If the presence of minerals extracted or processed in structures NOT considered “Conflict Free” should be detected in any material, part or component purchased by KF, suitable actions will be taken to make the product sold “Conflict Free”.

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