Bolletje Introduces GE Software To Solve Inconsistency Of Dough

There  are several  parameters  to check for  dough consistency during mixing process  and its becomes very difficult for new operators to  achieve  efficiency  in short time . With software available  manufacturers are automating and integrating systems with software  to get process data  and standardize process parameter which helps them to reduce waste and increase productivity .

Here is  a case study  of  a  Dutch  bakery manufacturer - Bolletje 

Bolletje, a Dutch baked goods manufacturer with 500 employees and three plants in the Netherlands, needed to solve a production issue: variation in the quality of its dough from batch to batch due to inconsistent process execution. The company turned to long-time partner, GE Intelligent Platforms, for a solution that would help the baker not only improve quality, but also achieve better insight into inventory and provide a method of tracing its products from the bakery to the store.

The selection and implementation of the Proficy solution was initially driven by the company’s information technology group that was looking for an integrated implementation with one interface and easy, actionable access to information. As the potential gains became clearer, the production group took on overall project management and engaged additional stakeholders. Management’s goal was to make sure it could bring new operators on board quickly and efficiently without a loss in productivity or quality. Shift leaders wanted less waste and more throughput.

The baker started the implementation of the software with a small production line that primarily produced the dough for specialty seasonal- and holiday-themed products, and then expanded to three additional lines that were involved in making dough for pretzels. Working with Novotek, GE’s partner in the Netherlands, Bolletje chose the Proficy software platform because it provided an integrated system for batch execution, MES automation and visualization. The combination of Proficy iFIX, Historian and Plant Applications became the standard manufacturing platform for Bolletje, giving the company better control and visibility into the whole manufacturing process.

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