Case story
Structure project at TINE to map and adapt cheese production
TINE, one of Norway’s largest food companies and suppliers of dairy products, wanted to map their cheese production and adapt the production setup so the facility could handle varying milk intake. As part of this, they sought to determine the investment required for new equipment, as well as the need for building space and staffing.
Process Engineering’s role in the project was to prepare a report on a structure project, mapping TINE’s current production and estimating the future facility requirements needed to process both larger volumes and a wider variation of milk at the same time.
The process
The project was carried out as a structure project anchored in our Food & Biotech section.
Before our involvement, TINE had prepared an internal report describing their dairies based on their history, development path leading to current production, investment history, and desired investment needs to maintain production. TINE’s report served as our foundation for assessing both the scope of the investment and the potential to centralize production.
This included examining TINE’s future production goals and needs based on milk volume, market forecasts, transport distances, and available personnel. At the same time, we looked into process optimization and potential improvements to keep pace with market development.
Ahead of the analysis, we visited the individual dairies and held meetings with the client and relevant staff groups, who could provide additional production insights. Throughout the project, we acted as the client’s sparring partner, jointly refining and clarifying the key challenges.
What is a structure project?
A structure project focuses on strategic long-term planning of a company’s production facilities. The aim is to create a clear overview of the current production capacity and how the company wants it to develop over a number of years.
This involves mapping existing capacity, identifying technical limitations, and defining future needs. It may include various growth scenarios, evaluation of production layout and flow, and recommendations on how to best support the company’s growth ambitions.
The outcome is a solid basis for decisions regarding investments, expansions, and optimizations. It provides the company with a clear overview of which measures are necessary to achieve their goals, while also helping reduce the risk of poor investments and ensuring better utilization of resources.
Service and scope of the project
- Report including CapEx, future capacity, product type distribution, appendices, and a list of new equipment
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