Case Study: W.R. Grace achieves real-time process visibility and reduced waste with dataPARC PARCview

W.R. Grace cuts downtime and waste with dataPARC, saving $7k a month

W.R. Grace & Co.'s Sorocaba plant faced a challenge with poor process visibility, as their operational data was scattered across multiple systems and difficult for operators to interpret in real time. To address this, they partnered with vendor dataPARC to implement the PARCview dashboard system, aiming to equip operators with clearer tools for faster decision-making.

dataPARC's solution involved creating two key types of operator-focused dashboards in PARCview for real-time monitoring, supported by an eight-screen display wall in the control room. This provided enhanced visibility that allowed operators to detect and react to process deviations faster. The results included a dramatic reduction in production interruptions and product waste, leading to an estimated monthly ROI of $7,000, and improved vendor collaboration that resulted in more stable process runs.

W.R. Grace & Co.