BIC
Selected: Plex Manufacturing Execution System
Manufacturing context
Industry
Consumer products manufacturing
Starting point
Type
Fragmented systems
What was in place
BIC wanted greater standardization and integration across production processes, machines, people, and systems.
What they needed
Reason for the MES decision
Standardize production processes and improve integration and visibility across manufacturing operations.
Selection
Selected
Plex Manufacturing Execution System (Rockwell Automation / Plex)
Why it was selected, according to the source
The source reports broad functional scope, technical capabilities, and cloud (SaaS) delivery supporting BIC's standardization goals.
Implementation
Approach
The project began by observing actual shop-floor work, documenting processes, and examining existing systems to determine what should be replaced or improved before selecting solutions.
Pilot
The initial pilot focused on BIC's Bizerte, Tunisia manufacturing facility. The project covered 90 machines at varying automation levels and approximately 400 employees.
Rollout
The agreement was multi-site. The Bizerte facility served as the initial pilot.
Reported results
The source reports improved visibility, inventory control, traceability, and reduced manual processing.
These outcomes are reported by a vendor-controlled source. They have not been independently verified.