Software with advanced machine learning algorithms, when combined with process design and operational know-how, have the potential to increase manufacturing efficiency and productivity in the process industries. Innovative business models can secure the sustainability of the achieved benefits by taking a more holistic view and focusing more on the goal as opposed to the means. It’s the outcome that matters and the evolving concept of Process Optimization as a Service offers a way to ensure long-term success.

The nature of manufacturing is changing across a wide range of sectors as businesses try to become leaner, more flexible, more proactive and asset light. In this eBook Hassan Yazdi, Product Manager for digital services at GEA, looks at how the manufacturing industries can use real-time process optimization as a service in this ultra-competitive world to maintain the highest levels of performance. Thanks to new digital service concepts, it’s now possible to challenge the established mindset of simply using Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions to augment existing systems and implement “Process Optimization as a Service” as a sustainable way to ensure continuous improvement.