Paterson Arran wanted to implement a process control solution to avoid product recalls and potential hefty fines from incorrect product packaging.
Paterson Arran wanted to implement a process control solution to avoid product recalls and potential hefty fines from incorrect product packaging.
2 PagesChallenge Solution Paterson Arran is a leading manufacturer of biscuits based in Scotland. Established in 1895, Paterson Arran, part of Burton’s Biscuit Co, produces several well-known brands for retailers across the globe. At their production site in Livingston, Paterson Arran have a Stevens paperless traceability system from end to-end in their factory, from stock in, to goods out. Case Study Stevens Traceability devised a solution whereby the Stevens touch screen terminals send job and product information to an MVC (controller) which in turn shares this data with the vision recognition cameras and printers. An operator would select the job that is about to start on the line and would then be prompted by Stevens to scan all the additions to this job, including the packaging bar
