A case study on how data helps a global beverage manufacturer identify opportunities to improve efficiency without replacing outdated equipment.
One of Rockwell Automation's and its systems integrator's clients was a global beverage manufacturer. The company was looking to improve its overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) but was unable to replace its aging equipment.
Determining the scale of the problem
The first thing they did was an audit. A detailed inventory was conducted to better understand what data was being collected by various equipment and how it was stored. They needed to find a way to centralize all the data so they could run algorithms and conduct analysis to identify efficiency improvements. This proved to be a challenging task, especially given the company's global reach.
During the work, the potential to increase OEE by approximately 10-15% was identified, which is a huge figure for the food industry.
It's important to note that the expected OEE increase depends on the customer's existing systems and equipment. If you have older equipment, the costs will be higher due to the higher risk. However, this will provide greater impact and a faster return on investment.
Solution
Key elements of the solution for this customer are Studio 5000® Design Software , FactoryTalk® Historian , FactoryTalk® View HMI Software , ThinManager® Thin Client Software , and FactoryTalk® AssetCentre .
Every solution to a customer's problem is unique and requires a customized approach. Contact us to learn how to improve your OEE performance.
