Case Study: Premier Foods achieves 26% higher throughput with OAL ERP and SCADA automation

Premier Foods boosts throughput 26% with OAL

Premier Foods, one of the UK's largest food producers, faced a challenge when consolidating five factories into one expanded site in Ashford. They required an advanced control system to manage production, provide quality control, and integrate with their ERP systems for scheduling and stock tracking. OAL was appointed as the lead controls supplier to implement this solution.

OAL implemented a state-of-the-art automated controls system that fully integrated the site's ERP with plant visualizations and reporting. This allowed for automatic recipe transfers and batch completion reporting. The solution led to impressive results, including a 26% increase in throughput, a 38% reduction in reject batches, and a 63% decrease in labor cost per tonne. OAL continues to provide support and expertise to Premier Foods at the site.

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