Schneider Electric Case Studies Connected: Savoring the best of tradition and innovation

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Connected: Savoring the best of tradition and innovation

Schneider Electric

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Energy Management System Remote Asset Management
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	Maison Manival, a traditional French bakery located in the heart of the French Alps, was facing the challenge of maintaining the high standards of traditional craftsmanship while ensuring the smooth operation of their modern tools and equipment. The bakery heavily relies on electrical equipment such as ovens and refrigerators. Any electrical failure, such as an overnight power cut to a fridge full of fresh ingredients or baked goods, could result in considerable loss. The founder of Maison Manival wanted to create an efficient environment where artisan bakers could work with greater peace of mind and efficiency. The challenge was to introduce innovation while preserving the tradition of French bakeries. Read More
About Customer	Maison Manival is a traditional French bakery located in the heart of the French Alps. The bakery was founded by Stéphan Massonat, an entrepreneur who returned to Grenoble to reconnect with his country’s traditions. French artisanal bakeries are respected worldwide for their traditional craftsmanship. To uphold their high standards, bakers dedicate long hours to creating consistently perfect breads and pastries. As part of mastering the art of baking, those in the trade must also ensure their tools remain in good working order, including electrical equipment. Modern bakeries rely heavily on ovens and refrigerators, so any electrical failure spells trouble. Read More
Solution	Maison Manival implemented Schneider Electric Facility Expert – Small Business for round-the-clock monitoring of all its electrical equipment, from ovens and freezers in the kitchen to lights in the front store. The latest innovation in connected switchboards, Facility Expert – Small Business is a cloud-based solution with secure remote access. Whether on — or off-site, the staff can check on equipment status using an app for smartphones and tablets. In the event of an equipment failure or an alarm, during or after business hours, Facility Expert – Small Business instantly informs Maison Manival’s manager via the app. This means the manager can promptly call in assistance or remotely resolve the issue, ensuring the bakery functions smoothly even when no staff is on-site. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Energy Management System

Remote Asset Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

Maison Manival, a traditional French bakery located in the heart of the French Alps, was facing the challenge of maintaining the high standards of traditional craftsmanship while ensuring the smooth operation of their modern tools and equipment. The bakery heavily relies on electrical equipment such as ovens and refrigerators. Any electrical failure, such as an overnight power cut to a fridge full of fresh ingredients or baked goods, could result in considerable loss. The founder of Maison Manival wanted to create an efficient environment where artisan bakers could work with greater peace of mind and efficiency. The challenge was to introduce innovation while preserving the tradition of French bakeries.

About Customer

Maison Manival is a traditional French bakery located in the heart of the French Alps. The bakery was founded by Stéphan Massonat, an entrepreneur who returned to Grenoble to reconnect with his country’s traditions. French artisanal bakeries are respected worldwide for their traditional craftsmanship. To uphold their high standards, bakers dedicate long hours to creating consistently perfect breads and pastries. As part of mastering the art of baking, those in the trade must also ensure their tools remain in good working order, including electrical equipment. Modern bakeries rely heavily on ovens and refrigerators, so any electrical failure spells trouble.

Solution

Maison Manival implemented Schneider Electric Facility Expert – Small Business for round-the-clock monitoring of all its electrical equipment, from ovens and freezers in the kitchen to lights in the front store. The latest innovation in connected switchboards, Facility Expert – Small Business is a cloud-based solution with secure remote access. Whether on — or off-site, the staff can check on equipment status using an app for smartphones and tablets. In the event of an equipment failure or an alarm, during or after business hours, Facility Expert – Small Business instantly informs Maison Manival’s manager via the app. This means the manager can promptly call in assistance or remotely resolve the issue, ensuring the bakery functions smoothly even when no staff is on-site.

Impact #1	Greater peace of mind thanks to enhanced safety and reliability as well as efficient energy management.
Impact #2	The working environment at Maison Manival is safer and more efficient thanks to the visibility enabled by Facility Expert – Small Business.
Impact #3	With the successful deployment of the solution, Maison Manival has created an innovative operational model that safeguards the time-honored tradition of artisan bakeries.

Impact #1

Greater peace of mind thanks to enhanced safety and reliability as well as efficient energy management.

Impact #2

The working environment at Maison Manival is safer and more efficient thanks to the visibility enabled by Facility Expert – Small Business.

Impact #3

With the successful deployment of the solution, Maison Manival has created an innovative operational model that safeguards the time-honored tradition of artisan bakeries.

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Connected: Savoring the best of tradition and innovation

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