INDUSTRY: Quality Management

A leading Canadian food manufacturer operates multiple production lines, producing thousands of units each day.

The manufacturer struggled to manage quality control across its large-scale production operations. Manual monitoring became increasingly difficult, resulting in around 7% of products showing discrepancies caused by human error and process inefficiencies.
  • ROI: 1349%

    Reduction of errors by 90%
  • Implementation:

    The implementation took us 15 days
  • Saving:

    $162 766 per year
  • Cost:

    $11 234 per year

ROBOT TASKS:
Following the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the Canadian food manufacturer achieved new levels of precision and efficiency. In quality control, RPA bots scanned and analyzed data from multiple stages of production, using advanced algorithms to detect deviations from quality standards in real time. When discrepancies were identified, the system automatically notified relevant personnel, enabling immediate corrective action.

In inventory management, the bots integrated with the company’s systems to monitor the real-time flow of raw materials and finished goods. This allowed for accurate, automated product availability reports and eliminated the need for manual stock-taking.

In distribution, the robots synchronized data between warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics providers, optimizing delivery routes and planning shipments based on current inventory levels and customer priorities. The combined efficiency and accuracy of these automations delivered significant cost savings and improved quality across the entire supply chain.
RESULT
The introduction of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) delivered several measurable benefits. Operational efficiency rose by 35%, surpassing initial targets. Precision algorithms reduced quality control errors by 90%, resulting in a significantly higher standard of products leaving the production line.

Labor costs related to quality control, inventory management, and distribution dropped by 25%, thanks to the automation of tasks previously requiring manual effort. Employees, freed from repetitive duties, shifted their focus to strategic initiatives, driving a 40% increase in overall productivity.

Overall, the RPA implementation greatly enhanced the company’s efficiency, accuracy, and profitability, solidifying its competitive position in the market.