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Meet the Future of CPG Manufacturing with Siemens Opcenter Solution

Digitalization is revolutionizing CPG manufacturing

Digitalization is transforming the way we live, work, and play, and it’s driving innovation in all sectors, including the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. With changing trends, customers are looking for value-driven products that meet their needs anytime, anywhere, making it challenging for CPG manufacturers to stay competitive. That’s where Siemens Opcenter comes in.

Meeting the demands of new-generation consumers with value-driven innovation

The new generation of consumers is less brand loyal and more demanding, which forces CPG manufacturers to reorganize the way they produce. They need to offer value-driven innovation and value-adding products to meet their customers’ changing needs rapidly. Siemens Opcenter is a powerful solution that enables CPG manufacturers to adapt to these changing trends while remaining efficient, flexible, and without taking any risks.

How Siemens Opcenter enables efficient and flexible CPG manufacturing

Siemens Opcenter is an efficient and flexible platform that ensures high-quality products. It supports CPG manufacturers from ideation to realization, leveraging the full value of digitalization. With Opcenter, manufacturers can seamlessly manage the execution of their production using the digital twin of their manufacturing processes, linking the virtual and real worlds to support perfect products from the first run.

From Ideation to realization: Siemens Opcenter supports the product journey

At the beginning of the product journey, Opcenter Research, Development, and Laboratory utilize a digital twin of the formula to drastically reduce time to market. From there, the formula is seamlessly transferred to Opcenter execution processes for the realization of the product on the shop floor. Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling feed Opcenter execution processes with detailed scheduling to optimize the use of available equipment and resources.

The power of the digital twin: Ensuring premium product quality with Siemens Opcenter

Premium product quality is assured through at-line and offline testing with Opcenter Laboratory, which is seamlessly integrated with Opcenter execution processes. The digital twin of the production and product links the virtual and real worlds, supporting the perfect product from the first run. Continuous improvement is supported by manufacturing intelligence using analytics to close the feedback loop, making data-driven decisions that further drive quality and efficiency.

Opcenter advanced planning and scheduling: Optimizing equipment and resources

Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling is a powerful tool that feeds Opcenter execution processes with detailed scheduling to optimize the use of available equipment and resources. It enables CPG manufacturers to improve efficiency and reduce waste while producing high-quality products. With Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling, manufacturers can gain insights into their processes and make data-driven decisions that drive continuous improvement.

Closing the feedback loop: Driving continuous improvement with manufacturing intelligence

Continuous improvement is vital for CPG manufacturers to stay competitive in the market. Manufacturing intelligence using analytics closes the feedback loop and makes data-driven decisions that further drive quality and efficiency. With Siemens Opcenter, CPG manufacturers can track performance metrics, analyze data, and gain insights into their processes to make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement.

Siemens Xcelerator

Siemens Xcelerator is an integrated portfolio of software services that speeds the digital transformation cycle. It combines the digital twin of the product, production, and performance to support CPG manufacturers’ continuous innovation. With Siemens Xcelerator, manufacturers can accelerate their digital transformation journey and stay ahead of the competition.

Siemens Opcenter is a game-changing solution that empowers CPG manufacturers to efficiently and flexibly manage the execution of their production, ensuring high-quality products without taking any risks. By leveraging the full value of digitalization, CPG manufacturers can meet changing customer demands and stay ahead of the competition.

Lorraine Abazeri

As a passionate advocate for sustainable innovation in the consumer products and consumer packaged goods industry, I am excited about the incredible strides we're witnessing at Siemens and the remarkable work being done by Blendhub. The concept of transforming everyday access to nutritious food on a global scale is a cause that deeply resonates with me. The way Blendhub is redefining food production, bringing it closer to those who need it the most, is not just inspiring; it's a blueprint for the future. Being part of a team at Siemens that supports these transformative initiatives gives me a sense of pride and optimism. Every day, we're not just talking about change; we're actively participating in making it happen. I am excited to see how technology is leveraged to forge a more sustainable, accessible, and healthier world for for everyone, everywhere.

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com/consumer-products-retail/2023/04/01/meet-the-future-of-cpg-manufacturing-with-siemens-opcenter-solution/