Success Stories

Real Results from Real Factories

See how manufacturers use Wolfwyse factory modelling to find bottlenecks, optimize plans, and make better decisions.

Pickles Manufacturer Cuts Costs by 30%Food

Pickles Manufacturer Cuts Costs by 30%

A mid-sized pickles and condiments manufacturer was operating continuous 24/7 production to meet demand. Management suspected there was significant hidden capacity, but lacked the tools to prove it.

20%
shorter changeovers
40%
less WIP storage
Ration Pack Assembly: £4M Saved Before Project ApprovalFood

Ration Pack Assembly: £4M Saved Before Project Approval

“The interactive factory model identified £4 million in cost savings compared to our initial spreadsheet-based solution.” – Operations Director

£4M
saved before construction
50%
less inventory
Chocolate Moulding: 20% Capacity Increase and 7% Less WasteFood

Chocolate Moulding: 20% Capacity Increase and 7% Less Waste

A confectionery manufacturer wanted to know what its chocolate moulding line and downstream packing lines could really produce. Demand was rising, and the obvious move was to widen the moulding line.

7%
less waste
20%
more capacity
Biscuit Line Automation: Lean Redesign of a £3M InvestmentFood

Biscuit Line Automation: Lean Redesign of a £3M Investment

A biscuit manufacturer was preparing a £3M investment in one of its production lines. The plan was a Lean redesign with more automation on it. Three things were unresolved.

£3M
investment tested
Toothpaste Tube Filling: 30% More Output for £1M InvestmentHealthcare

Toothpaste Tube Filling: 30% More Output for £1M Investment

A healthcare manufacturer wanted more out of its toothpaste tube filling and packing line. There was a commercial case for putting higher-margin products on it, and around £1M available to spend on making room for them.

30%
more output
£1M
investment
AI-Optimised Scheduling Delivers 15% Throughput IncreaseFood

AI-Optimised Scheduling Delivers 15% Throughput Increase

“The model showed us exactly which tanks were causing bottlenecks, and the AI-optimised schedule eliminated 80% of our labour excess hours.” – Production Manager

15%
more throughput
56%
less idle time
Pickles Manufacturer Cuts Costs by 30%Food

Pickles Manufacturer Cuts Costs by 30%

A mid-sized pickles and condiments manufacturer was operating continuous 24/7 production to meet demand. Management suspected there was significant hidden capacity, but lacked the tools to prove it.

20%
shorter changeovers
40%
less WIP storage
Ration Pack Assembly: £4M Saved Before Project ApprovalFood

Ration Pack Assembly: £4M Saved Before Project Approval

“The interactive factory model identified £4 million in cost savings compared to our initial spreadsheet-based solution.” – Operations Director

£4M
saved before construction
50%
less inventory
Chocolate Moulding: 20% Capacity Increase and 7% Less WasteFood

Chocolate Moulding: 20% Capacity Increase and 7% Less Waste

A confectionery manufacturer wanted to know what its chocolate moulding line and downstream packing lines could really produce. Demand was rising, and the obvious move was to widen the moulding line.

7%
less waste
20%
more capacity
Biscuit Line Automation: Lean Redesign of a £3M InvestmentFood

Biscuit Line Automation: Lean Redesign of a £3M Investment

A biscuit manufacturer was preparing a £3M investment in one of its production lines. The plan was a Lean redesign with more automation on it. Three things were unresolved.

£3M
investment tested
AI-Optimised Scheduling Delivers 15% Throughput IncreaseFood

AI-Optimised Scheduling Delivers 15% Throughput Increase

“The model showed us exactly which tanks were causing bottlenecks, and the AI-optimised schedule eliminated 80% of our labour excess hours.” – Production Manager

15%
more throughput
56%
less idle time
Toothpaste Tube Filling: 30% More Output for £1M InvestmentHealthcare

Toothpaste Tube Filling: 30% More Output for £1M Investment

A healthcare manufacturer wanted more out of its toothpaste tube filling and packing line. There was a commercial case for putting higher-margin products on it, and around £1M available to spend on making room for them.

30%
more output
£1M
investment