Key Points

- AFF wanted to implement an auto labelling system at their cotton gins

- Efficient integration was critical for the solution to be implemented during peak cotton ginning season

- Clevvi leveraged a modern SCADA system called Ignition to rapidly test and roll out the new system across 7 ginning facilities

- This cut down manual efforts and human error, increased efficiency, and provided valuable cloud insights and control

AFF wanted to implement an automated labelling solution at its 7 ginning facilities to replace error-prone manual processes. However, this presented some key challenges. Firstly, AFF needed a partner who could thoroughly understand its current manual labelling workflows. The solution required tight integration between information technology (IT) systems like Oracle databases and operational technology (OT) systems comprising programmable logic controllers (PLCs) on the factory floor. Another challenge was implementing changes during peak cotton ginning season without disrupting operations. Overall coordination between legacy factory equipment and new technologies was critical.

To address these needs, AFF collaborated with Clevvi to implement an automated labelling system using an advanced industrial software platform. Clevvi developed a cloud-based architecture that integrated AFF's existing corporate databases and factory floor equipment. The solution tied together AFF's information systems with their physical production systems. Clevvi smoothly deployed new automated labelling machines across all of AFF's 7 cotton ginning facilities. By linking AFF's information technology and on-site equipment, Clevvi delivered an end-to-end labelling solution covering the entire workflow.