
Harnessing data to deliver manufacturing operational excellence
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Manufacturers are under constant pressure to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead of complex regulations. But in the drive for leaner production, waste often remains a blind spot.
At Smart Manufacturing, Biffa’s Kathryn Brant and Jeremy Barker urged manufacturers to reframe how they view waste using smart technologies - not just as a cost, but as an opportunity for savings, sustainability, and smarter decision-making.
What was covered:
- The hidden cost of waste: Waste isn’t just physical—overproduction, calibration loss, and inefficient habits can cost manufacturers over £1.2 billion a year.
- Real-world examples of savings: Hear how manufacturers saved thousands by changing small, ingrained practices—like rethinking calibration routines or packaging decisions.
- Regulatory changes you need to know: From Simpler Recycling to Digital Waste Tracking and carbon trading schemes—why early action gives you a commercial advantage.
- The role of data in waste management: Discover how tools like Biffa’s Smart 365 give you clear insight into production line waste generation—and how that translates into savings.
- Designing waste out at the source: Why early collaboration—across procurement, packaging, and maintenance—can significantly reduce waste (and future costs).
- Turning waste into value: From selling recyclable materials to transforming unusable products into new ones—how circular thinking opens up revenue opportunities.
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