how to improve manufacturing flexibility in sports nutrition production
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www.matconibc.com THE SPORTS NUTRITION MARKET
Common industry challenges include:
• Increasing product & pack variety
• Smaller order sizes
• Shorter lead times/product availability
• Tighter quality requirements
• Allergen handling
• Flavour cross-contamination
• Cost per kilo of final product
Manufacturing methods using fixed mixers and in-line conveying systems means that these are difficult to accommodate. Due to the nature of the system being coupled, it can take a long time to clean down between recipes and be sure it is clean.
As the market for Sports Nutrition products expands, it brings with it the need to increase capacity and deal with recipe variety.
With an increasing amount of products containing minor ingredients or allergens, it can be challenging to manage changeovers and clean-downs.
In addition, the explosion of different pack types creates the challenge of how to efficiently keep multiple packing lines constantly producing, without creating expensive buffer stock.
As a manufacturer, it is important that you have the right products in stock when they are needed most.
www.matconibc.com THE MODERN WAY
An alternative approach is to use IBC systems to provide flexibility in production.
Because all the manufacturing steps are
separated/decoupled, each processing step can take
place simultaneously resulting in a lean, efficient
manufacturing system with high OEE rates.
The system is modular so can be expanded as you
grow.
Matcon have been delivering such systems for some
of the leading Sports Nutrition companies since
2006. Our expertise has enabled them to benefit
from:
• Production flexibility – any product to any packing
line
• Efficiency gains as there is no lost-time to cleaning
• Reductions in inventory and WIP, which reduces
product costs
• Being responsive to demand as short lead times
can be met
• Removal of cross-contamination risks associated
with fixed mixers
• Trouble-free discharge of all recipes, ensuring no
scrapped, wasted product
• GMP standard hygiene levels
www.matconibc.com EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING WITH IBCS
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we can help you to
improve your processing efficiency
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