Revolutionizing food industry production: How Fipros achieves efficiency and reliability with Proficy Scheduler

Fipros A/S is a subcontractor specializing in food products. The production process is highly automated and mechanized, with a strong emphasis on food safety and high quality. Fipros’ primary customers are Danish food producers, with additional exports to Scandinavia and Germany.

Fipros has significantly increased its production efficiency by reducing machine setup and changeover times. As a subcontractor in the food industry, flexibility and reliability in supply are crucial to meet customer needs and deadlines. Fipros aims to deliver every order by the customer’s requested date, regardless of how short the deadline may be. Customers can rely on Fipros as a safe and reliable supplier.

By leveraging Proficy Scheduler, Fipros can maintain flexibility and reliability in their supply chain, ensuring that every order is delivered on time. The combination of automated scheduling, resource optimization, streamlined setup times, and robust simulation capabilities allows Fipros to meet the stringent demands of their customers in the food industry.

At Fipros, orders are seamlessly created within their ERP system and automatically synchronized with Proficy Scheduler upon approval. This integration includes detailed prescriptions and optimized production routes, ensuring that all necessary information is immediately available for efficient scheduling. If Proficy Scheduler indicates that an order may not be completed by the customer’s requested delivery date, the planner swiftly explores various optimization strategies.

For Fipros, this overview represents a significant advancement in their operational capabilities. The integration of their ERP system with Proficy Scheduler not only streamlines their scheduling processes but also enhances their ability to meet customer delivery deadlines reliably. This leads to improved operational efficiency, increased customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive position in the market.

Proficy Scheduler has revolutionized Fipros’ production process by optimizing setup and changeover times. They have achieved this by sequencing productions with similar routes consecutively, which significantly minimizes cleaning time, especially when productions share the same ingredients. Proficy Scheduler plays a crucial role in assessing these considerations, offering invaluable assistance during periods of high demand and full capacity. This streamlined approach ensures that Fipros can maintain efficient production flows even under pressure.

Proficy Scheduler enables Fipros to easily simulate the consequences of inserting a new order into the production schedule. This powerful capability allows Fipros to identify potential delays in other orders before they occur. If simulations indicate that an order may cause a delay, Fipros can proactively negotiate alternative delivery dates with customers. Alternatively, they can increase capacity by adding more hours for manpower and machines, ensuring that all orders are completed on time.

By focusing on streamlined setup and changeover processes and leveraging Proficy Scheduler’s simulation capabilities, Fipros ensures that their production remains efficient and responsive to customer demands. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens customer satisfaction by consistently meeting delivery deadlines.