UNITXPRO & Food Manufacturing — Part 1: Operations Efficiency
Food, a basic human necessity, has evolved into countless forms—from simple bread to elaborate fast food menus. Behind every food item lies a complex manufacturing journey, where equipment plays a crucial role in determining not only what we eat but also how safe it is.
Key Equipment-Related Activities Include:
- Categorizing equipment as per OEM specifications
- Preparing and monitoring preventive maintenance plans
- Recording maintenance activities and equipment uptime
- Reporting breakdowns and performance metrics
- Capturing material weight and temperature
- Tracking reject ratios per production batch
Though vital, these activities are difficult to track consistently. Even small errors can cause costly delays, wasted resources, compromised food quality, or loss of entire production batches.
The Challenge
Can human effort alone deliver high consistency and error-free monitoring across such complex operations? Real challenges include:
- Identifying and documenting issues quickly
- Detecting patterns from machine data to prevent downtime
- Simultaneously tracking multiple processes across the production floor
How Technology Makes a Difference
By measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), technology helps achieve:
- Significant reduction in equipment downtime
- Optimal use of the production cycle
- Increased production volume and capacity utilization
- Faster turnaround times (TAT) for work orders
UNITXPRO — The Proven Solution
Developed by Planet NEXTgen Technologies, UNITXPRO integrates seamlessly with existing IT systems, IoT devices, sensors, and other applications to deliver these benefits.
Tested extensively—from global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) leaders to trusted food processing companies—UNITXPRO has repeatedly proven its ability to enhance operational efficiency. Today, it supports both multinational and Indian food manufacturers in achieving their performance goals with confidence.