Case Study: Large Chemical Manufacturer achieves faster batch cycle times with Seeq Corporation

Large Chemical Manufacturer - Customer Case Study

Large Chemical Manufacturer, a large chemical manufacturer, struggled to analyze batch phase times for process improvement using Excel spreadsheets. The team found it difficult to accurately define phases and idle times, scale analysis across thousands of batches, and share findings effectively. Seeq Corporation provided a better way to support batch tracking and cycle time analysis, helping the customer move beyond manual spreadsheet-based review.

Using Seeq’s process analysis tools, the team defined batch phases with process variables, formulas, and string signals, then applied those calculations across all batches in history. Seeq Corporation enabled visual phase tracking, historical benchmarking, dashboards, and documentation with Seeq Journal, making the analysis scalable and repeatable. The manufacturer reduced idle time and batch-to-batch variation, and even a 10-minute cycle-time improvement could add nearly 300 batches per year, creating substantial financial gains.