Case Study: Stora Enso boosts multi-country packaging operations with Advantive Kiwiplan

How Kiwiplan Provided the Solution in 3 Countries, 4 Languages, and 5 Currencies

Stora Enso, an integrated paper, packaging, and forest products company, faced significant operational complexities in managing its facilities across Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The challenge involved coordinating manufacturing and sales across four languages and five currencies, with long shipping distances and complex cross-border transactions. To address this, Stora Enso turned to vendor Advantive, implementing its Kiwiplan Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Sales Processing (ESP) solution.

Advantive implemented a comprehensive, multi-plant system on a single database, providing Stora Enso with complete real-time visibility across its enterprise. The solution automated manufacturing processes, managed tooling centrally, and replaced manual spreadsheets with an integrated costing system. The measurable results were significant, including a doubling of volume at the Riga plant within two years. The Advantive solution provided the critical oversight needed to manage growth proactively and ensure customer satisfaction.

Stora Enso

Aija Skeltina

Baltics Logistics Director