Data without borders: Danish Crown's global rollout of manufacturing intelligence

Discover how Danish Crown, Europe's largest meat-processing company, revolutionized their production efficiency using Factbird’s manufacturing intelligence solutions. In this insightful customer story, we delve into the challenges and successes of Danish Crown’s continuous improvement journey across their international sites in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Key Points:
About Danish Crown:
Largest meat-processing company in Europe
Leading exporter of pork and beef worldwide
Owned by over 5,000 Danish farmers
Operations span Denmark, Germany, the UK, China, and more
Serving over 49 million consumers globally
The Challenge:
Unreliable data and limited understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Complexity of scale with over 80 sites and diverse operational nuances
Lack of standardization in performance measurement and reporting
The Solution:
Implementation of Factbird’s user-friendly and unified manufacturing intelligence system
Adoption of a structured five-step strategy called the Highway Solution
Steps include data gathering, training, data validation, batch management, and adding intelligence
Results Achieved:
Enhanced data-driven decision making and operational transparency
Standardized performance benchmarking across multiple sites
Significant improvements in OEE, with some lines achieving a 15% increase
Improved collaboration and problem-solving within teams
Key Testimonials:
Mikkel Simonsen, Senior Manager in Continuous Improvement: "Missing data, I would say is the main problem."
Bo Jensen, Continuous Improvement Manager: "Factbird stood out for its easy-to-use interface."
Jannek Segebrecht, Time and Study Technician: "Factbird has enabled us to visualize the performance in production more precisely and then act."
Christian Kretzer, Packaging Specialist: "The biggest advantage for me is simply that you can analyze processes better."
Conclusion:
Danish Crown’s partnership with Factbird has transitioned their operations from intuition-based decisions to a robust, data-driven approach. By standardizing data collection and analysis, they’ve unlocked new levels of efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Join us as we explore how Factbird has helped Danish Crown excel in the competitive food and beverage industry.