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Consumer packaged goods

PLM for CPG

Navigate evolving consumer trends, optimize manufacturing processes, and engage customers like never before.

From formulation complexity and ingredient compatibility to sustainable packaging and process automation, CPG companies face a broad array of challenges in bringing new products to market. Staying ahead of the competition requires innovation, efficiency, adaptability, and a unique set of solutions that meets your every requirement.

Let’s find out how we can help you succeed in this fiercely competitive and ever-changing industry.

Tell us about your organization’s challenges

Take a moment to read through the information below, and put a tick against the obstacles you’re ready to overcome. Once we know a bit more about your business, we’d be happy to put a custom demonstration together for you.

Product development

BIOVIA enables companies to manage complex formulations by providing real-time regulatory guidance and access to historical data, which enhances productivity and accelerates product development.

Formulation, compliance, and consumer preferences
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Ingredient compatibility

Ensuring that all ingredients in a product are compatible involves extensive testing to avoid adverse reactions or compromised quality. This challenge can be particularly demanding when introducing new or exotic ingredients that may not have been used together before.

DELMIA allows for testing new ingredients and formulations quickly, ensuring compatibility and enabling teams to manage multiple recipes simultaneously without losing track.

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Scaling up recipes

Moving from small-scale production to mass production can lead to changes in a product's characteristics due to differences in equipment and processing conditions. This requires careful adjustments to maintain the original sensory attributes of the product, such as taste and texture.

DELMIA supports efficient scaling of production by integrating development, lab, and manufacturing processes, thus overcoming the hurdles associated with manual processes and siloed approaches.

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Labeling requirements

CPG companies must navigate complex labeling regulations that vary by region. Accurate labeling is crucial for consumer safety and compliance, particularly concerning allergens and nutritional information.

3DEXPERIENCE helps manage regulatory compliance efficiently by maintaining data on a digital platform, ensuring that labeling standards are met across different regions.

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Ingredient restrictions

Regulatory bodies may impose restrictions on certain ingredients, necessitating reformulation efforts to ensure compliance without sacrificing product quality. This can be challenging when popular or traditional ingredients are restricted.

BIOVIA lets you conduct virtual testing for reformulation with new ingredients, allowing companies to simulate potential recipes and determine optimal solutions quickly.

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Consumer trends

Consumer preferences are continually evolving, with increasing demand for healthier, more sustainable products. CPG companies must stay ahead of these trends through innovation and adaptation in product development.

3DEXPERIENCE enables you to modify your portfolios to support consumer trends while managing regulations efficiently, helping you to stay ahead of emerging demands.

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Sensory expectations

Products must consistently meet consumer expectations for sensory attributes like taste, smell, and appearance. This challenge is compounded when scaling production or altering formulations, as even minor changes can impact consumer perception.

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CATIA Magic on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform supports a MBSE (model-based systems engineering) approach, enabling real-time collaboration and simulation to ensure products meet sensory expectations without expensive prototyping.

Manufacturing

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform supports BIM Level III with multidisciplinary modeling and attribute management. It offers a collaborative model based on data management in a PLM context, enhancing coordination across teams.

Process, quality, and supply chain optimization
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Batch variability

Inconsistent production batches can result in variations in product quality, affecting brand reputation and consumer trust. Maintaining consistency requires rigorous quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process.

DELMIA provides recipe lifecycle management for control over resources and ingredients, ensuring consistency across production batches.

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Yield improvement

Maximizing yield from raw materials while minimizing waste is essential for cost efficiency. This often involves optimizing production processes and equipment to enhance productivity without compromising quality.

DELMIA optimizes production processes to maximize yield from raw materials while minimizing waste, enhancing cost efficiency.

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In-process monitoring

Continuous monitoring during production ensures that products meet quality standards. Implementing effective monitoring systems requires investment in technology and training for accurate data collection and analysis.

3DEXPERIENCE offers end-to-end visibility for continuous monitoring during production, ensuring quality control.

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Finished goods testing

Rigorous testing of finished products is necessary to ensure they meet safety and quality standards before reaching consumers. This process can be resource-intensive, but it’s critical for maintaining consumer trust.

3DEXPERIENCE virtual twin technologies allow for rigorous testing of finished products to meet safety and quality standards before reaching consumers.

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Supplier reliability

Dependable suppliers are vital for maintaining consistent production schedules and quality. Any disruption in the supply chain can have significant impacts on production timelines and product availability.

3DEXPERIENCE’s integrated software approach ensures robust supply chain management by maintaining data-driven insights for reliable supplier interactions.

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Inventory optimization

Efficient inventory management involves balancing supply with demand to reduce storage costs and minimize waste. This requires accurate forecasting and agile supply chain management.

DELMIA provides visibility into inventory levels, enabling efficient inventory management that balances supply with demand.

Packaging

Material selection and design constraints
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Barrier properties

Packaging must effectively protect products from environmental factors such as moisture, light, and oxygen to maintain freshness and extend shelf life. Selecting appropriate materials is key to achieving these barrier properties.

3DEXPERIENCE virtual twin technologies can simulate packaging performance under various conditions, ensuring effective barrier properties are maintained.

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Sustainability concerns

Increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging drives the need for innovative materials that are both sustainable and functional. Balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness is a significant challenge.

LCA (lifecycle assessment) technologies support sustainable packaging design on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by integrating product innovation with data-driven insights on sustainability goals.

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Shelf impact

Packaging design must attract consumers while providing essential information, requiring a balance between aesthetics and functionality to stand out on shelves.

SOLIDWORKS lets you create innovative packaging design that balances aesthetics with functionality to enhance shelf impact.

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Transportation stresses

Packaging must withstand transportation stresses without compromising product integrity. This involves designing robust packaging solutions that protect products during distribution.

SIMULIA can be used to perform virtual simulations designed to test packaging resilience against transportation stresses, ensuring product integrity during distribution.

Sustainability

Waste reduction and green chemistry
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Packaging reliability

Developing packaging that is easily recyclable helps meet consumer demand for sustainability, but may involve higher costs or new technologies.

LCA (lifecycle assessment) technologies allow designers to develop recyclable packaging that meets consumer demand for sustainability.

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Energy efficiency

Reducing energy consumption during manufacturing lowers costs and environmental impact, but often requires significant investment in new technologies or processes.

DELMIA supports process optimization to reduce energy consumption during manufacturing.

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Renewable inputs

Using renewable materials in products and packaging supports sustainability goals but poses challenges in sourcing reliable supplies at competitive prices.

BIOVIA helps maximize the use of renewable materials in products and packaging by providing comprehensive material development capabilities.

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Biodegradable formulations

Creating biodegradable products aligns with sustainability trends, but complicates formulation processes due to the need for specific materials that break down naturally without harming the environment.

BIOVIA makes it easier to develop biodegradable formulations by managing complex formulation requirements efficiently and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Digitalization

Analytics and connected packaging
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Predictive maintenance

Implementing predictive maintenance systems helps prevent equipment failures by using data analytics to predict issues before they occur. However, this requires investment in knowledge and technology to manage your systems and processes effectively.

DELMIA enables predictive maintenance through advanced analytics and monitoring capabilities that prevent equipment failures before they occur.

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Process automation

Automating manufacturing processes increases efficiency but demands upfront costs for technology integration and workforce training to ensure smooth operation.

3DEXPERIENCE supports automation of manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency through integrated technology solutions.

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Trace and track

Ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain enhances transparency, but involves complex data management systems that require robust IT infrastructure.

3DEXPERIENCE provides comprehensive data management systems, ensuring transparency across the supply chain.

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Consumer engagement

Engaging consumers through digital platforms involves strategic marketing efforts to build brand loyalty and drive sales in a competitive market environment.

3DEXPERIENCE provides tools for developing marketing materials at the outset of the design phase, supporting early investor engagement, building brand loyalty, and driving sales in competitive market environments.

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