Why did it matter?
Digitization whitout stagnation. All processes must be kept running at all times, that is the first priority. During this digital transformation, the factory environment needs to be and stay safe and the production process cannot be jeopardised. But when the factory becomes one big computer, who takes control? Operations or the IT department? And how do you get the most from talented people on both sides, without any unnecessary competition?

How did we do it?
The realization of a digital backbone. In interactive sessions, we combine our wide-ranging knowledge of the field and IT expertise with both the factory floor and IT departments. The result is an overall architecture that truly takes account of both worlds and therefore enjoys support across the work floor and into the boardroom. In short: we ensure availability, availability and availability for the factory floor, while also meeting all compliancy, manageability and security requirements from a corporate IT perspective. In the process, we create a scenario in which all stakeholders can enjoy success. With the new architecture and the accompanying execution plan, FrieslandCampina has taken a crucial step in the realization of their industrial digital backbone: meeting the key conditions for achieving process optimisation based on big data and increasing business continuity.

The Ya-Factor
The brigde between IT & OT. With our extensive experience on both sides of the IT – OT spectrum, we’re helping the IT and OT teams at FrieslandCampina to work together even more successfully. We achieve this with clear language and shared objectives; we create connections between departments, facilitate a collective frame of reference, support decision-making by clarifying different interests and help executives to understand highly complex technical discussions.