{"id":5307,"date":"2023-06-15T11:31:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T09:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planemos.medienimpuls.dev\/opcenter-solution-with-digital-batch-traceability-how-to-achieve-transparency-in-the-dairy-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T12:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:34:07","slug":"opcenter-batch-tracking-dairy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planemos.de\/en\/blog\/opcenter-batch-tracking-dairy\/","title":{"rendered":"Opcenter solution with digital batch traceability: How to achieve transparency in the dairy industry"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_column_text]\n

Manual record-keeping is a thing of the past. Digital batch traceability and real-time tracking are the norm today. <\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Time is precious; quality is essential. In the dairy industry in particular, automated traceability<\/strong> of sensitive raw materials, products, and batches is playing an increasingly important role. However, troubleshooting in a large-scale facility is extremely complex. Who carried out production? Which tanks were used, at what temperature, and at what stirring speed? Companies that rely on manual processes here\u2014which entail a high administrative burden\u2014are squandering valuable resources and opportunities. <\/p>\n

In a groundbreaking project for our client, we developed a custom-designed MES system<\/strong> with digital Batch Traceability<\/strong> and all the desired features. And we did it practically from scratch\u2014after all, up until then, all batch data had been recorded manually during production.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”48″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”48″ top_padding_tablet=”72″ constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”72″ top_padding_phone=”90″ constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”90″ constrain_group_7=”yes” constrain_group_9=”yes” constrain_group_11=”yes” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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for a perfect view<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#131b23″ scene_position=”center” top_margin=”60″ top_margin_tablet=”48″ top_margin_phone=”36″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”8%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”8%” left_padding_desktop=”15%” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”15%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=”bold” text_color=”#7ccbce” color=”Default” quote=”There's no such thing as an "out-of-the-box" MES. It's all about understanding processes, system expertise, customer-specific customizations, and true teamwork.“” name=”Nathalie Bitzer” subtitle=”planemos GmbH”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”1448″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”bottom” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”132″ bottom_margin=”90″ top_margin_tablet=”90″ bottom_margin_tablet=”60″ top_margin_phone=”60″ bottom_margin_phone=”36″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”zoom-out-reveal” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”medium_fast” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”60″ constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”60″ left_padding_desktop=”60″ constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”60″ top_margin=”40″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_margin=”40″ left_margin=”40″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”40″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#1d252d” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-5″][vc_column_text]\n

Real-time process control!<\/h3>\n
Using a custom-developed Opcenter solution from Siemens, we get a bird\u2019s-eye view of the dairy\u2019s production process\u2014exactly as the customer wants it. Everything is transparent and designed to meet specific requirements, with clearly defined functionalities, user interfaces, equipment, threshold values, and action chains. <\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ top_padding_tablet=”20″ top_padding_phone=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”nectarslider_style” images=”5312,5310,5311″ image_loading=”default” bullet_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”scale” onclick=”link_no” img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_column_text]\n

Detailed batch information at the touch of a button.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thanks to the customized software component linked to the MES, the operator can quickly and easily create, manage, and track batches. All materials and batches used in the production process are recorded and stored in real time<\/strong>. In the event of contamination, production defects within various mixing batches can be quickly identified<\/strong>, and the appropriate measures can be initiated. The operator essentially clicks their way through the production process.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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  • Automated reporting to the ERP system<\/li>\n
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      A short adjustment period, a noticeable sense of relief<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
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