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Case Study

Optimizing Operational Efficiency and Reducing Costs for a Global Snack Food Leader

A global snack food company lacked real-time asset tracking, remote visibility and a central service portal. iSERV added performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, ticketing and a knowledge portal.

Engagement at a glance
Client
Global snack food manufacturer
Industry
Food and beverage
Solution
ITHENA Smart Service (iSERV)
Scope
Performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, service portal, knowledge portal
Headline result
30% higher operational performance
Opportunity for impact

Three numbers the snack lines moved.

Results after iSERV connected the client's production assets.

27%

Rise in service response times

A central service portal sped up ticketing and issue resolution.

20%

Boost in sales revenue

Better uptime and service supported higher sales.

30%

Increase in operational performance

Real-time asset tracking and predictive maintenance kept lines running.

About the client

Meet the organization and understand the context behind the transformation.

A leading global snack food company, focused on producing a wide variety of savory products. It uses advanced manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, consistent output. Faced with challenges like limited asset visibility, inefficient issue resolution, and lack of real-time performance insights, the company partnered with ITHENA to transform its operations with cutting-edge technology. Through the Smart Service (iSERV) solution, the company improved operational efficiency, enhanced service response times, and boosted overall performance while driving continuous process improvements and profitability.

In their words
ITHENA’s iSERV solution transformed the way we manage and monitor our operations. With real-time asset performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and a centralized service portal, we’ve significantly improved uptime and reduced service costs. The self-service knowledge portal has empowered our teams to resolve issues faster, enhancing productivity and boosting profitability. This partnership has been pivotal in driving operational excellence and delivering consistent quality to our customers.

-Director, Manufacturing
Key challenges faced

Assets out of sight, issues out of reach.

Assets were not tracked in real time and there was no central place to log and resolve issues.

  • Lack of real-time asset performance tracking
  • Limited remote access and visibility into assets and products
  • Absence of a centralized service portal for ticketing, fast issue resolution, and tracking
Our solution

How ITHENA closed the gaps.

ITHENA’s Smart Service (iSERV) solution enabled the client with:

Performance Monitoring

Enabled real-time asset performance monitoring using persona-based dashboards and visual reports to identify trends and prevent downtime

Predictive Maintenance

Leveraged AI-driven tools for remote monitoring, customizable scheduling, and automated alerts to improve uptime and profitability

Service Management

Streamlined the logging and resolution of issues while integrating performance monitoring modules to automate ticket creation

Knowledge Portal

Enabled self-service through how-to videos, manuals, and AR/VR guides for instant repairs, reducing service costs

Inside the console

Service tickets down, line performance up.

An illustrative iSERV view: open tickets fall and more issues are resolved remotely as line performance climbs.

iserv.ithena.app/service/snack-lines
siSERV AssetsServiceKnowledgeReports 3 OP
Service/Fryer and seasoning lines/Last 12 weeks
Service tickets and line performance, last 12 weeksPerformance climbing
Wk 1Wk 6Wk 12
Line performanceOpen ticketsRemote resolutions
Fryers, seasoning drums and baggers tracked live · 09:41:07
Since iSERV went liveLive
30%Operational performance, up
27%Service response improved
20%Sales revenue, up
310Assets tracked
Tickets by line area, share
Fryer31%
Seasoning drum23%
Bagger21%
Conveyors15%
Other10%
Service portal4 open
Fryer 3 oil temperature unstable, ticket opened9m
Bagger jam resolved from the knowledge portal27m
Seasoning drum motor current trending up1h
Preventive visit completed on line 22h
Remote session closed a sensor calibration3h

Illustrative view. Unit names, counts, shares and activity are examples; the headline results are the client's.

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