Evolving technology has moved the discussion from how to collect the data to what to do with it; as a result, some analytics companies are entering this space while others — like us — have been delivering the highest level of data analytics on manufacturing floors for 20-plus years.
Why History Matters
Most companies, and especially in the food and beverage industry, are under increased pressure to reduce costs and scrap while increasing yield. So it’s important to take this data journey with a partner that knows MPC and process, and has a proven record not just in analytics, but in analytics for manufacturing.
Generating Value Through MPC
MPC, proven to be one of the best ways to address common manufacturing challenges, is ubiquitous in industries like oil and gas. And there’s good reason: With MPC, it’s fairly easy to show ROI quickly and build a business case.
Typical MPC benefits for the food and beverage industry include:
- Increase throughput up to 9%
- Reduce energy per unit of product up to 9%
- Reduce off-spec product up to 75%
- Improve yield up to 1%
- Reduce variability in quality up to 60%
So if you’re making whiskey, you can get more yield from the same amount of grain with greater consistency. If you are making French fries you can get more capacity on existing assets while also producing a product with more consistent quality.
In the end, that’s what everyone wants – a consistent quality product for consumers, a predictable profitable process for manufacturing.
