Lorenz: Data-Driven Optimization in Snack Production

Lorenz leverages a data-driven approach to modernize its snack production lines. With scitis.io, they’ve unlocked valuable insights from machine data — laying the foundation for smarter operations and strategic product decisions

The Challenge

Lorenz had already exhausted traditional methods of cost optimization on their snack production lines. A new approach was needed — one driven by digital insights.

The Solution

Cloud-based machine data collection was implemented to detect faulty machine behavior, overdue maintenance, and component failures in real time.

The Result

Lorenz’s management now leverages these insights for strategic decisions across production and product portfolio. The result: single-digit percentage savings and a more efficient manufacturing process.

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Project Start

2020

Customer Portrait

Lorenz Snack-World is a major, independent family-owned snack manufacturer in Europe, famous for iconic brands like Crunchips, Saltletts, and NicNac’s, producing a wide range of potato chips, nuts, and crackers. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates six production sites and multiple sales subsidiaries across Europe, employing over 3,000 people and exporting its snacks to more than 80 countries worldwide.

Technologies

AppEngineBigQueryCloudPlug Edgescitis framework

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