01
Intricate setup
processes
In glass production, no setup process is the same. Workers need to make numerous adjustments when switching to new products – this lack of uniformity due to reliance on analog techniques increases costs and risks.
02
Sustainability
Lack of efficiency can lead to the waste of resources and time as well as scrap and high energy consumption. This not only results in increased costs but also in failed opportunities for promoting sustainability.
03
Heterogeneous system
and equipment
Collecting data can be challenging, especially in environments with diverse glass manufacturing software systems and equipment. Nonetheless, gathering structured data over extended periods is the key to optimizing any glass factory.
04
High dependency on
experienced workers
In the highly specialized glass manufacturing industry, the ability to depend on historical data and systematically enhance SOPs has gained immense importance, especially in the context of a growing skill-shortage.