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Baked-in Success

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Process Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Remote Asset Management
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Mid South Baking Company, Mississippi Division, faced significant challenges in their manufacturing processes. The primary issue was the inefficiency of their data tracking methods, which relied on clipboards, pencils, paper, and Excel. This outdated system made it difficult to respond to issues quickly, leading to delays and inefficiencies. The company needed a solution to streamline their processes, improve response times, and reduce product giveaway. Additionally, they had to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, which required a focus on preventing contamination rather than responding to it. The company also faced the challenge of conducting multiple audits annually, which required quick and efficient data retrieval. Read More
About Customer	Mid South Baking Company, Mississippi Division, is a subsidiary of Bryan Baking Company. They are one of the largest businesses in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, employing 145 people. The company bakes buns for two of the largest fast food chains in the United States, using over 42,803,660 pounds of flour annually to produce and ship 94,000,000 dozen buns, which amounts to more than one billion buns a year. As a significant player in the local economy, Mid South Baking has a committed social and economic impact on the community. The company is dedicated to improving its manufacturing processes and ensuring food safety. Read More
Solution	Mid South Baking implemented InfinityQS to address their challenges. This solution allowed them to accelerate issue response times, streamline manufacturing processes, reduce product giveaway, and improve operator engagement. InfinityQS provided real-time data collection and the ability to send email or text notifications to alert users when a production process did not go as planned. This feature helped in reducing product waste and ensuring food safety. The platform also enabled the company to conduct various food safety checks, including sanitation, microbiology, packaging, allergen, food temperature, and hazard detection. Additionally, InfinityQS facilitated quick and efficient responses to audits by providing on-demand access to data, which helped in satisfying auditors and building trust. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Process Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

Remote Asset Management

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Mid South Baking Company, Mississippi Division, faced significant challenges in their manufacturing processes. The primary issue was the inefficiency of their data tracking methods, which relied on clipboards, pencils, paper, and Excel. This outdated system made it difficult to respond to issues quickly, leading to delays and inefficiencies. The company needed a solution to streamline their processes, improve response times, and reduce product giveaway. Additionally, they had to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, which required a focus on preventing contamination rather than responding to it. The company also faced the challenge of conducting multiple audits annually, which required quick and efficient data retrieval.

About Customer

Mid South Baking Company, Mississippi Division, is a subsidiary of Bryan Baking Company. They are one of the largest businesses in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, employing 145 people. The company bakes buns for two of the largest fast food chains in the United States, using over 42,803,660 pounds of flour annually to produce and ship 94,000,000 dozen buns, which amounts to more than one billion buns a year. As a significant player in the local economy, Mid South Baking has a committed social and economic impact on the community. The company is dedicated to improving its manufacturing processes and ensuring food safety.

Solution

Mid South Baking implemented InfinityQS to address their challenges. This solution allowed them to accelerate issue response times, streamline manufacturing processes, reduce product giveaway, and improve operator engagement. InfinityQS provided real-time data collection and the ability to send email or text notifications to alert users when a production process did not go as planned. This feature helped in reducing product waste and ensuring food safety. The platform also enabled the company to conduct various food safety checks, including sanitation, microbiology, packaging, allergen, food temperature, and hazard detection. Additionally, InfinityQS facilitated quick and efficient responses to audits by providing on-demand access to data, which helped in satisfying auditors and building trust.

Impact #1	Accelerated response times to manufacturing issues, allowing for quicker problem resolution.
Impact #2	Streamlined manufacturing processes, leading to more efficient operations.
Impact #3	Improved operator engagement and empowerment, enabling them to take ownership of their areas and take corrective actions as needed.

Impact #1

Accelerated response times to manufacturing issues, allowing for quicker problem resolution.

Impact #2

Streamlined manufacturing processes, leading to more efficient operations.

Impact #3

Improved operator engagement and empowerment, enabling them to take ownership of their areas and take corrective actions as needed.

Benefit #1	Reduced product giveaway by 10% per run within 12 months of implementing InfinityQS.
Benefit #2	Audit personnel requirements reduced from a team to one person.
Benefit #3	Audit time reduced from weeks to minutes.

Benefit #1

Reduced product giveaway by 10% per run within 12 months of implementing InfinityQS.

Benefit #2

Audit personnel requirements reduced from a team to one person.

Benefit #3

Audit time reduced from weeks to minutes.

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