COMPASS

Accelerate plant cell culture innovation with CPI’s expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up & sustainable biomanufacturing of high-value natural products.

Overview

COMPASS helps leverage Digital Technologies to reduce costs, gain a competitive advantage and free up staff time from repetitive tasks. It is particularly suitable for manufacturers with legacy installations and for those starting out on their digital journey from scratch.

We put an emphasis on reviewing and planning the setup and use of data capture and data analytics, including advice on sensors/​instrumentation, data pipelines, data analytics tools, simulation and modelling as well as inferential sensing. We will explore both bespoke and generic options to help you make informed choices.

Through COMPASS, we help companies work towards key performance indicators and market differentiators including:

Operational efficiency

Analyse and streamline end-to-end manufacturing workflows to eliminate process bottlenecks and maximize overall operational throughput.

Reduction in energy use

Identify energy-intensive stages across your production lines and provide actionable recommendations to implement low-carbon, energy-efficient technologies.

Reduction in waste/​scrap

Optimise process parameters and material yields, minimising raw material losses and significantly cutting down on scrap generation.

Competitiveness

Benchmark your current operational performance against industry standards, equipping your business with the insights needed to maintain a distinct market edge.

Cost savings

Pinpoint financial inefficiencies across resource utilisation and facility operations to unlock substantial long-term bottom-line savings.

Increased productivity

Boosts your output capacity by resolving operational constraints and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness.

Faster turnaround and changeover times

Refine line setup procedures and workflow scheduling to reduce downtime during product transitions.

Site modernisation

Structured roadmap for integrating state-of-the-art digital, automated, and sustainable manufacturing technologies across your facilities.

Identification of future investment opportunities

Evaluate emerging technological trends and site capabilities to help prioritise strategic capital investments.


Foundation industries

Improve operational efficiency of legacy installations such as furnaces and dryers. Reduce running costs and emissions, with quantifiable gains in sustainability and productivity.


Food and feed

Enhance product quality and consistency of fresh produce or pet food. Improve consistency of quality control, transitioning to data-backed quality monitoring and documentation systems.


Home and personal care

Stay at the forefront of a fast evolving markets by reducing manual trial and error for consumer goods from shampoos to paints. Embed digital processes optimisation for rapid innovation and changeover.


How COMPASS works

COMPASS is a structured approach to identify hidden insights from your data from scratch. The programme lasts 1 – 3 months and is split into three phases and twelve practical steps. Overall aim is to identify digitalisation opportunities within your own site and provide a clear, detailed forward plan tailored to your company.

With comprehensive guidelines for assessing your processes, we ensure that digitalisation aligns with your operational and company objectives whilst minimising risk. We focus on practical elements, including:

Guidance

Providing clear and impartial support and guidance for adopting digital technologies.

ROI

Estimating the return on investment (ROI) for digital interventions.

Employees

Embedding your employees in the process.

Community

Building a peer community of practice for participants.


The three COMPASS phases

Survey

We start with the survey phase, in which we identify value drivers and challenges, create a process overview of your manufacturing site and an complete assessment of existing digital skills and data infrastructure.

Explore

In the explore phase, the core of COMPASS, we then conduct an assessment of existing data which is currently saved in digital form or otherwise. It includes data preparation, exploratory data analysis and easy-to-read visualisations. Feedback sessions ensure that the analysis is generating value for you and your operators.

Navigation

Finally in the navigation phase, we develop a roadmap and provide an opportunities and gap analysis. This phase concludes with a comprehensive report covering all three phases.

Project details

Eligibility

Europe

Project lead

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Katharina Roettger

Principal Scientist

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Katharina Roettger

Principal Scientist