Client Overview
The client is a well-established global packaging brand with decades of experience in plastic packaging and thermoplastic product manufacturing. Its portfolio spans:
Flexible & rigid plastic packaging
Operating under strict quality and compliance standards, the organization holds internationally recognized certifications and supplies to FMCG, industrial, and export markets across the Middle East.
Business Challenges
Fragmented Legacy Systems
Prior to the transformation, the organization relied on multiple disconnected on-premise systems and spreadsheets, leading to:
Solution: ERP-Driven Digital Core with MES Enablement
Cloud-Based Manufacturing ERP
The client deployed a modern manufacturing-focused ERP platform as the digital backbone of operations, covering:
The solution was implemented using a cloud-first, scalable architecture, allowing integration with group-level finance and HR systems while ensuring future readiness.
MES Integration Vision
To bridge the gap between enterprise planning and shop-floor execution, MES capabilities were introduced (and further expanded) to:
To bridge the gap between enterprise planning and shop-floor execution, MES capabilities were introduced (and further expanded) to:
Implementation Highlights
Phase | Key Activities |
Assessment & Planning | Process mapping, gap analysis, and digital readiness assessment |
ERP Rollout | Core ERP modules deployment across finance, procurement, inventory, and production |
MES Enablement | Shop-floor data capture, production tracking, and performance analytics |
Change Management | User training, SOP digitization, and adoption governance |
Analytics & BI | Executive dashboards and operational intelligence enablement |
Results & Business Impact
Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
Shop-Floor Transparency
Improved monitoring of performance and utilization
Financial & Planning Improvements
Cost Optimization
Better procurement timing and reduced emergency buys
Data-Driven Decision Making
Operational Intelligence
Faster response to production deviations
Sustainability & Resource Efficiency
Future Digital Roadmap
The organization continues to advance its Industry 4.0 journey with plans to:
Conclusion
This digital transformation demonstrates how a leading global packaging manufacturer successfully modernized its operations by combining cloud ERP with MES capabilities.
The initiative delivered measurable gains in efficiency, transparency, and agility — while establishing a scalable digital foundation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and global manufacturing best practices.