Replacing OEE systems across multiple sites is a significant undertaking. For SCA Wood, this was about far more than just swapping out a technical solution. The goal was to enhance production monitoring, facilitate improvement initiatives, and establish a more standardized way of working across all locations. As a leading European forest products company, the production demands are rigorous, requiring comparable data, clearer tracking, and a reliable platform for daily performance monitoring.
Complex Multi-Site Transition
SCA Wood required more than just a new system; the business needed a platform backed by a clear product development roadmap, close support, and long-term security. Simultaneously, there was a distinct need to generate more comparable data across sites, standardize workflows, and streamline daily performance tracking.
The transition was complex, largely because it spanned multiple facilities with unique local conditions, high data volumes, and demanding requirements. Implementation had to occur without disrupting production or losing operational visibility during the transition.
Other key factors included the need for a platform that served the entire organization: user-friendly for operators, capable of providing relevant reports for decision-makers, and robust enough to support daily production monitoring from day one.
”It has been a complex rollout across multiple sites, with high technical demands and the need to meet central IT requirements. Good Solutions worked closely with us, which enabled a successful system transition,” says Bengt-Olof Westin.
Controlled Rollout Ensures Seamless Transition
SCA Wood and Good Solutions executed a facility-by-facility implementation, allowing for rigorous data validation, setup adjustments, and a sustainable pace. Running legacy and new solutions in parallel validated outcomes and provided confidence for the go-live.
”The implementation process itself was crucial,” notes Westin, emphasizing the need for close dialogue, clear project management, and quality delivery. It was about more than just installing new software; it was about ensuring the platform worked in daily production.
”It went well, and Good Solutions’ delivery consultants played a vital role. We had great dialogue, and it was easy for our operators to embrace the new system,” he says, adding that the user-friendliness became immediate, allowing operators to start working immediately without extensive training.
Joakim Norlander, Production Manager at SCA Timber Bollsta Sawmill, echoes the value of this seamless launch. ”Exactly, I didn’t conduct any formal training with the operators. They were accustomed to downtime coding in the previous system. I simply set up the tablets, logged into the web application, and they started using the platform. That’s true usability!” says Norlander.
Seamless System Transition Boosts Performance Across Five Sites
SCA Wood has successfully deployed the Good Solutions platform across all five of its production sites, marking a major milestone in their operational efficiency journey. With the new system in place, SCA Wood now boasts modern, unified platforms that drive production monitoring, loss analysis, and continuous improvement in daily operations across the board.
The rollout was executed with precision, allowing operators to quickly adapt to the new workflow. The organization now boasts a system that perfectly balances local needs with the ambition for standardized, data-driven processes across all sites.
“With the Good Solutions platform in place, we have the system and support we need. It gives us everything necessary to pinpoint improvements, understand trends, and strengthen our production monitoring,” says Joakim Norlander.
Building on the Rollout
The next phase involves expanding the use of the Good Solutions platform across daily operations, focusing on analysis, continuous improvements, and digital checklists for maintenance, changeovers, and procedures. This ensures accurate execution, along with structured, seamless follow-ups.
“Our ongoing dialogue with the Good Solutions Product Owner is incredibly valuable,” concludes Joakim Norlander. “It allows us to provide direct feedback on product development, understand the roadmap, and collaborate even more closely on future advancements.”
A Product Owner (PO) at Good Solutions is responsible for the development and value creation within their software, RS Production. Good Solutions helps manufacturing companies become more profitable and sustainable through data-driven decisions.
