If one of the most talked-about challenges in the packaging industry is sustainability and the responsible use of materials (recyclability prevails over aesthetics), in addition to greater energy efficiency and productivity, how is it possible that in many plants today, digitalization is still considered someone else’s problem?

The calculation of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), one of the most used metrics for the optimization of manufacturing processes, is fundamental to evaluate and improve the efficiency of a production plant, but we should not limit ourselves only to this. There are other variables that can be a significant obstacle to production and that are not resolved with this metric.

Beyond OEE: Digitalization and Advanced Analytics

Manual procedures and excessive paperwork can lead to inefficiencies that affect overall performance. For this reason, despite being a crucial tool, companies must complement OEE with process digitalization and the use of a modern MES/MOM that goes beyond.

Digitalization, in addition to reducing errors and downtime, contributes to the overall sustainability of the company. By reducing the use of paper, yes, but also by allowing the implementation of advanced analytics to optimize production, improve quality, and reduce energy consumption.

The new MES/MOM systems, unlike the traditional ones, offer a complete picture of the entire plant, with data such as the use of labor, batches, consumption, inventories, quality, shifts, and energy consumed, among others that, put in context, allow us to go one step further, not limit ourselves, and get the most out of our manufacturing based on AI.