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	Consolidated Container Obtains a Dramatic Decrease in Cost of Goods Sold Within Three Months of Deploying GainSeeker Suite

Consolidated Container Obtains a Dramatic Decrease in Cost of Goods Sold Within Three Months of Deploying GainSeeker Suite

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Packaging
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Consolidated Container Company (CCC) faced significant challenges due to outdated legacy information systems and a lack of standardized quality data systems across its 59 manufacturing facilities. This inconsistency led to difficulties in obtaining accurate, actionable quality information, with some plants relying on archaic technology and paper-based workflows. The lack of a shared data platform made it hard for leaders to gain visibility into plant operations, resulting in quality issues that impacted customer satisfaction. The urgency to address these challenges increased when new ownership and senior leadership, experienced in industries with real-time Statistical Process Control data, took over in 2012. They demanded corporate-wide visibility into quality data, necessitating an evolution in CCC's quality data systems. Read More
About Customer	Consolidated Container Company (CCC) is a leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging in North America, operating 59 manufacturing facilities and employing 2,300 people. The company produces a wide range of plastic packaging solutions for various industries, including consumer goods and packaging. Despite its extensive operations, CCC faced challenges with outdated legacy systems and a lack of standardized quality data systems across its facilities. This inconsistency in technology and data management hindered the company's ability to maintain high-quality standards and meet customer expectations. The company's new leadership, with a background in industries that prioritize real-time data visibility, recognized the need for a comprehensive solution to improve quality control and operational efficiency. Read More
Solution	Matt Simpson, Corporate Quality Systems Manager at CCC, was tasked with finding a single system to deploy across the company to improve quality control and operational efficiency. After developing a list of prioritized features and functionalities, Simpson identified ease of use for operators, data analysis capabilities, and system flexibility as top priorities. He surveyed the plants to determine the software being used for Statistical Process Control and identified three potential solutions, including GainSeeker Suite. GainSeeker Suite emerged as the clear front runner due to its superior ease of use, data analysis capabilities, and flexibility. The system allowed operators to easily collect and analyze data, and its customization options enabled it to adapt to various workflows. Simpson and his team piloted the solution in one plant, using live data from CCC's production lines, and found that GainSeeker Suite met their needs effectively. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Consolidated Container Company (CCC) faced significant challenges due to outdated legacy information systems and a lack of standardized quality data systems across its 59 manufacturing facilities. This inconsistency led to difficulties in obtaining accurate, actionable quality information, with some plants relying on archaic technology and paper-based workflows. The lack of a shared data platform made it hard for leaders to gain visibility into plant operations, resulting in quality issues that impacted customer satisfaction. The urgency to address these challenges increased when new ownership and senior leadership, experienced in industries with real-time Statistical Process Control data, took over in 2012. They demanded corporate-wide visibility into quality data, necessitating an evolution in CCC's quality data systems.

About Customer

Consolidated Container Company (CCC) is a leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging in North America, operating 59 manufacturing facilities and employing 2,300 people. The company produces a wide range of plastic packaging solutions for various industries, including consumer goods and packaging. Despite its extensive operations, CCC faced challenges with outdated legacy systems and a lack of standardized quality data systems across its facilities. This inconsistency in technology and data management hindered the company's ability to maintain high-quality standards and meet customer expectations. The company's new leadership, with a background in industries that prioritize real-time data visibility, recognized the need for a comprehensive solution to improve quality control and operational efficiency.

Solution

Matt Simpson, Corporate Quality Systems Manager at CCC, was tasked with finding a single system to deploy across the company to improve quality control and operational efficiency. After developing a list of prioritized features and functionalities, Simpson identified ease of use for operators, data analysis capabilities, and system flexibility as top priorities. He surveyed the plants to determine the software being used for Statistical Process Control and identified three potential solutions, including GainSeeker Suite. GainSeeker Suite emerged as the clear front runner due to its superior ease of use, data analysis capabilities, and flexibility. The system allowed operators to easily collect and analyze data, and its customization options enabled it to adapt to various workflows. Simpson and his team piloted the solution in one plant, using live data from CCC's production lines, and found that GainSeeker Suite met their needs effectively.

Impact #1	GainSeeker Suite provided real-time visibility into product weight, leading to improved performance in one plant.
Impact #2	The system's customization capabilities allowed Simpson to design tailored dashboards for different levels of the organization, providing relevant key performance indicators.
Impact #3	The Hertzler service team offered tremendous support, enabling quick and effective implementation of the desired features and functionalities.

Impact #1

GainSeeker Suite provided real-time visibility into product weight, leading to improved performance in one plant.

Impact #2

The system's customization capabilities allowed Simpson to design tailored dashboards for different levels of the organization, providing relevant key performance indicators.

Impact #3

The Hertzler service team offered tremendous support, enabling quick and effective implementation of the desired features and functionalities.

Benefit #1	Significant reduction in Cost of Goods Sold due to improved visibility into product weight and performance.

Benefit #1

Significant reduction in Cost of Goods Sold due to improved visibility into product weight and performance.

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Consolidated Container Obtains a Dramatic Decrease in Cost of Goods Sold Within Three Months of Deploying GainSeeker Suite

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