Mathematics for production!

A case of real time optimization of batches.

One of our customers, active in the food industry, asked us for a solution to optimize its batch production process in order to :

• Guarantee the composition of the semi-finished product: constant consistency, physico-chemical characteristics and stable taste
• Minimize the cost of the formulation by making the best use of the available raw materials

Synthetis realized for this project :

• The mathematical optimization of the formulas taking into account multiple constraints: availability, price, physico-chemical composition, batch size… (use of Simplex and MIPS algorithms)
• The automation of the creation of master formulations.
• Automatic integration of reworks according to the stock

In the end, rapid benefits including

• Substantial reduction of the cost price
• Much less rework generated
• Increased packaging performance due to better product stability
• Time saving for production preparation