Fox's: Delivering Over 6 Billion Biscuits Every Year

sofco's Scheduling solution supports Fox's Biscuits to bake over 6 billion biscuits year on year.

Fox's Biscuits, part of Ferrero, are a UK leading biscuit manufacturer producing quality biscuits since 1853 from their manufacturing sites in Batley, Kirkham and Uttoxeter. Fox's has grown from a family baker to a household name, baking over 6 billion biscuits every year.

Why sofco?

Fox's has been working with members of the sofco team for over fifteen years and as a result our partnership and businesses have grown together.

The Challenge

The scope of the project was to replace spreadsheets which were not coping. Fox's also needed a solution to reduce production & maintenance downtime and reduce costs, as well as providing Production Line Scheduling and WIP Management.

The Solution

Working closely with Fox's, sofco configured a solution based upon optimal finite production and labour scheduling on a day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute basis. The implementation of multi-stage production scheduling has given Fox's visibility and control of their entire production process.

Results

- Reduced material waste - Improved labour costs - Improved Business and Allergen Reporting - Optimal use of production equipment and labour - Rapid scheduling cycle - Reduced cost of customer service