Competitiveness and sustainable growth are fundamental objectives for companies in the food sector, which face challenges such as seasonality, promotions, flexibility in production and an increasingly diversified offer. Thanks to advanced tools such as CyberPlan, leading companies such as Morato Pane, Nutkao and Trevalli Cooperlat have implemented innovative solutions for production planning and scheduling, achieving significant improvements in terms of efficiency, service quality and supply chain control. Below we will explore the transformation paths of these companies.
Efficient Management of Growth and Complexities: the case of Morato Pane
Morato Pane, a leader in the food sector, has managed to face the challenges posed by growth and production complexity thanks to an innovative strategy. The acquisition of new plants and the expansion of the product offer have led the company to face the need to manage planning and forecasts more efficiently. Optimal management of promotional peaks and ensuring the availability of materials have proved essential to maintaining high operating standards.
To respond to these challenges, Morato Pane has implemented the CyberPlan APS, integrated with the SAP management system. This change marked a significant shift in business operations, bringing concrete benefits in three key areas:
- Accurate Forecasting: Demand planning is now based on centralized data and predictive simulations, improving inventory and production shift management.
- Reduced Planning Time: Processing the MRP takes less than a minute, allowing for frequent updates.
- Supply Chain Visibility: With dynamic dashboards, the company can monitor line loads and prevent bottlenecks.
Daniele Ferrando, Supply Chain Manager at Morato Pane, underlines the importance of the innovation introduced:
“CyberPlan allows us to simulate complex scenarios and proactively optimise resources.”
Learn more about the success strategy adopted by Morato Pane by consulting the complete case study.
Innovation and Flexibility in Advanced Planning: the case of Nutkao
Nutkao, a leading manufacturer of spreads, has faced the challenge of managing an exponential growth in volumes and production complexity. Prior to the introduction of CyberPlan, the company relied on Excel spreadsheets, limiting responsiveness and planning ability.
With CyberPlan, Nutkao has achieved a significant digital transformation:
- Process Optimization: Integrated planning and scheduling covers all aspects, from procurement to packaging.
- Advanced Simulations: The ability to manage manual forecasts and simulate future scenarios guarantees a better leveling of production loads.
- Increased Efficiency: With intuitive dashboards, planners can take action quickly to troubleshoot and optimize production.
The innovative approach introduced by CyberPlan proved to be a fundamental ally for Nutkao, as highlighted by Giampiero Graps, responsible for planning: “The tool is flexible and scalable, perfectly adaptable to our ever-changing needs.”
To find out all the details on how Nutkao has revolutionised its operational management, read the full case study here.
Synergy between Departments and Strategic Planning:
Trevalli Cooperlat
Trevalli Cooperlat, one of Italy’s leading dairy groups, has modernised the planning process to meet the needs of a constantly evolving market. The move to CyberPlan has made it possible to optimise the management of promotions and seasonal campaigns, ensuring better use of resources.
The main results achieved include:
- Cross-functional collaboration: CyberPlan enables seamless communication between planning, logistics and purchasing, eliminating the use of paper documents.
- Speed and Accuracy: The software allows you to analyse and update production plans quickly, responding promptly to changes in demand.
- Promotion Management: APS effectively manages campaigns, adapting production to seasonal fluctuations.
This digital transformation has had a significant impact on production efficiency and internal communication. As Roberto Minocchi, Head of Logistics, points out:“CyberPlan has improved internal communication and collaboration between departments, making the entire production process more efficient.”
Find out how Trevalli Cooperlat has innovated production processes by reading the full case here.
Conclusions
The cases of Morato Pane, Nutkao and Trevalli Cooperlat demonstrate how the adoption of advanced solutions for production planning and scheduling can transform the operations of food companies, improving their efficiency and ability to respond to market challenges. Tools such as CyberPlan not only optimise internal processes, but also promote greater synergy between departments, ensuring measurable results in terms of productivity and service quality.
Technological innovation in the food sector is therefore a crucial element to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage, as demonstrated by the virtuous paths of these three companies of excellence.
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Published on 21/01/2025 by Emanuela Ghisellini