Case Study: The Old Bushmills Distillery achieves 48% OEE increase and cuts downtime with Epicor Informance (Epicor)

Boosts continuous improvement initiatives with Epicor Informance EMI

The Old Bushmills Distillery, founded in 1608 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a world‑renowned maker of Irish whiskey. To support its close attention to quality and continuous improvement, Bushmills moved away from time‑consuming, error‑prone paper‑based tracking and sought real‑time, automated manufacturing intelligence to better monitor plant performance.

Working with Sage Clarity, Bushmills implemented Epicor Informance EMI to collect equipment and operator data 24/7 and deliver real‑time dashboards, alerts and KPI reporting. The move automated data capture, improved decision‑making and boosted collaboration on the shop floor — driving a 48% increase in OEE, a 46% reduction in major stops, a 38% drop in minor stops, higher production output, lower labor costs and improved quality and employee engagement.

Bushmills

Roy Simpson

Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent Coordinator