Case Study
Stauffer’s Biscuit Company Eliminates Operator Errors with PRIMS Software by Focus Works
Solution
Client
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Objective
Eliminate Operator Error
Case Study
Looking to solve problems with their batching system and eliminate operator errors, Stauffer’s picked Focus Works because of a calculated five month return on investment on their batch and lot tracking solution.
Stauffer’s is best recognized for animal crackers but also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in three bakeries around the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871. Each day Stauffer’s produces more than 250 tons of animal crackers, cookies, and snack crackers on fifteen oven lines using only the finest ingredients. Stauffer’s delivers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of their products so achieving perfect product quality is paramount to their success.
Stauffer’s installed the PRIMS system in its York, PA, plant to control recipe compliance at 6 Pre-Scale Stations, 2 Icing Mixers, and 8 Mixer Stations. At the mixers, PRIMS controls the bulk ingredient systems for flour, granulated sugar, HCFS and temperature-controlled water.
Our wireless network also replaced their more costly cabled network with the added benefit that the pre-scale stations are more portable. Less cabling now makes it easier to move appliances for regular plant cleaning and maintenance.
“PRIMS allowed us to determine where we had recipe compliance issues, and to take the required corrective action immediately. Improved visibility as to what is happening on the plant floor is a real plus.”
JEFF PATZER
VP OF OPERATIONS,
STAUFFER’S BISCUIT COMPANY
About PRIMS
PRIMS (Production Recipe Ingredient Management Software) is a comprehensive food manufacturing software solution, giving customers the ability to take control of their production process. From receiving through shipping, PRIMS oversees every aspect of goods creation and provides them with a comprehensive view of the operation.
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Focus Works is an award-winning comprehensive manufacturing, traceability, and safety compliance solutions company. Focus Works software provides our clients with increased efficiency and process flow with a short return on investment periods for manufacturing plants that require batch control, lot tracking, and food safety solutions and more.
About Us
Focus Works is an award-winning comprehensive manufacturing, traceability, and safety compliance solutions company. Focus Works software provides our clients with increased efficiency and process flow with a short return on investment periods for manufacturing plants that require batch control, lot tracking, and food safety solutions and more.
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