The Siemens solution would firstly provide an upgrade to an existing Citect system, as well as addressed the customer concerns in a freasible long term opex model for maintenance of the system. Additionally, the Process Management (PM) modules provided much more tranparency and tracebility into their batch reporting and receipe management as compared to the previous competitor system, which was a requirement by the customer going forward.

The project involved upgrading the legacy plant control system with the implementation of a combined Siemens WINCC 7.5 SCADA and PM-Addons along with the associated network and control equipment that included communication converters, PLCs, VSDs, and ASI modules for various process areas. As the chosen system integrator, Control System Integration (CSI) worked with Tiger Brands to execute the project. CSI has extensive engineering experience including Food and Beverage (F&B) expertise. Additionally, CSI applies industry best practices and professional governance models that are implemented jointly with its team of Directors, to achieve project excellence. The close collaboration between Tiger Brands, CSI and Siemens, ultimately provided a roadmap to a successful outcome. Tiger Brands also uses Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA) as it offers the organisation a unified engineering platform and diagnostics for all the associated devices on site. Additionally, the WINCC 7.5 SCADA and PM-Addons provide enhanced visualisations and product traceability across the entire production line. It also delivers consistent and specific batching to deliver more accurate throughput and quality. Tiger Brands can now adjust recipes in a more robust manner according to the final specified product in the new environment. This is something not possible with the previous control system. Furthermore, the Siemens solution presents Tiger Brands with a manageable OPEX pricing framework for a long-term approach when it comes to moving Tiger Brands onto the Siemens digitalisation framework.