Typically, manufacturing processes were optimized with traditional measures and programs, but new technologies can offer more insights in order to increase quality and performance to the next level.

Hence, Nestlé wanted a solution for Closed Loop Manufacturing including Plant Simulation, TIA Portal, Preactor Scheduling and MindSphere IIoT with the aim of improving competitiveness and profitability with reduced cost-of-production. Moreover, Nestlé needed an automatic and transparent production environment that enables continuous development.

Together with Siemens, a digital transformation project was brought to life which ensures continuous data-driven development and allows leveraging the most out of the factory processes.

The project consists of three phases:

• Phase 1 – Consulting: Experts from Siemens and our ecosystem provided extensive Value Hacker consultancy services to better understand the brownfield process conditions of the Juuka factory. Based on the audit results and existing information, a Digital Twin of the factory was drafted to further simulate and analyze the production.

• Phase 2 – Implementation: Based on the consultancy phase findings, the complete factory automation system was modernized to the latest TIA portal V15 and equipped with the relevant industrial software platforms to ensure open and continuous data-driven development. Commissioning efficiency was ensured with virtual commissioning against SIMIT process models.

• Phase 3 – Optimization: The parties entered a 5-year performance-based service contract for further driving down the plant’s cost-of-production with Siemens’ digitalization services. The business model is based on benefit sharing.

Nestlé is the largest global food & beverage company. The Nestlé factory in Juuka produces premium sauces and bouillons for professional kitchens in Finland, Nordics and Europe.