Hennig-Olsen
Hennig-Olsen improves the traceability of its production with AVEVA MES
Hennig-Olsen, Norway's iconic ice cream maker, uses AVEVA MES to gain critical visibility and control over its manufacturing processes. The previous system provided neither immediate access to plant reports and measurements nor reliable tracking of quality data such as product temperature and ripeness. Management struggled to efficiently manage the production of different food products across all its facilities. With AVEVA MES, Hennig-Olsen has established a standardized software system with internal control to accurately track production, now manages its quality operations while ensuring product safety and compliance, and strengthens inventory control as well as traceability of material usage.
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How does AVEVA MES ensure traceability in food production?
AVEVA MES (formerly Wonderware MES) enables Hennig-Olsen to precisely track every batch of ice cream production from the warehouse to the manufacturing lines. The solution measures materials in real time at any workstation in the plant and identifies the specific batch, date and quantity of ingredients used. This granular traceability meets the strict requirements of the food industry and ensures food safety, a key factor for a manufacturer holding a 48% market share in Norway.
Why is an MES system essential for quality control in industrial ice cream production?
Monitoring product temperature and maturity is critical to ice cream quality. Before AVEVA MES, this data was unreliable at Hennig-Olsen, putting compliance and product consistency at risk. AVEVA MES standardizes internal checks, automates the measurement of quality parameters and flags deviations in real time. This continuous industrial monitoring has become a standard for food producers subject to strict regulatory and climate constraints.
How does AVEVA MES improve inventory control in a multi-product plant?
AVEVA MES centralizes the management of raw material and finished product inventories at Hennig-Olsen, which produces a wide range of ice creams and dairy products. The solution continuously tracks material usage, identifies discrepancies and synchronizes production flows with warehouse availability. For a food manufacturer, this real-time inventory management reduces losses due to expiration, optimizes purchasing and directly improves the site's overall industrial performance.
What business benefits does an ice cream manufacturer gain from an AVEVA MES project?
Hennig-Olsen has maintained its 48% market share in Norway thanks to AVEVA MES. Operations are simplified, production reports are immediately accessible and quality data is reliable. Moving from a sluggish legacy system to a modern MES platform allows management to run production efficiently across all facilities. The ROI is measured in quality consistency, regulatory compliance, reduced material losses and the ability to innovate faster with new products.
How does AVEVA MES fit into the digital transformation of the food industry?
AVEVA MES is a pillar of the digital transformation of food manufacturers such as Hennig-Olsen. The solution replaces paper-based processes, makes quality data (temperature, maturity) reliable, automates traceability and feeds industrial performance indicators. It also paves the way for the future integration of predictive maintenance, advanced analytics and digital twin solutions. In a sector with tight margins and strict regulatory requirements, it is a long-term strategic investment.