In primary manufacturing, different areas are typically controlled independently to ensure maximum availability of the lines. At the same time, it’s crucial to coordinate all processes in a way that ensures the sub-batches are completed on time to form the final blend as scheduled.

SIMATIC NET is used to horizontally integrate all areas, and to vertically integrate each area from the field level to the MES level. Plant-wide visualization with Siemens WinCC  SCADA system provides all the information wherever it is needed, along the lines as well as in the central control room.  SIMATIC IT at the MES level helps manage production orders, calculate KPIs and generate batch reports.