# Production Complexity Personalization fuels SKU proliferation and shorter lifecycles. Transform your CPG manufacturing to deliver the right product, at the right time. ## (CPGR) Explore our Industry Solution Experiences See solutions ## (CPGR) Managing Production Complexity in the Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail Industry Consumer expectations and rapid innovation are expanding product portfolios at an unprecedented rate. With more variants entering the marketplace, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers must balance rising **operational complexity**, increase **production efficiency** and embrace **digital transformation** without sacrificing quality and sustainability. ## (CPGR) Examples of Complexity in CPG Manufacturing - Shorter production lifecycles that strain production planning - Frequent line changeovers that disrupt efficiency - Rising SKU proliferation that challenges **batch vs mass production** - Widespread disruptions that risk coordination across global operations - Stringent **sustainability sourcing** and **regulatory compliance** requirements To stay competitive and profitable, CPG companies must rethink traditional production systems, adopt **smart manufacturing** strategies and integrate **supply chain optimization** to deliver high-quality products across the value chain. ## (CPGR) Optimize CPG Manufacturing With the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Dassault Systèmes’ **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform connects all stages of the manufacturing process, from process engineering to line supply operations, shop-floor execution and lean management, within a unified digital environment. Through integrated product lifecycle management, the solution enables real-time manufacturing intelligence and traceability, allowing manufacturers to: - Match production to capacity and demand - Minimize inventory costs, scrap and rework - Provide error-proof packaging innovation, labeling and printing - Standardize quality and mitigate compliance risks across plants DELMIA extends these capabilities with: - [Traceability solutions](/products/delmia/consumer-packaged-goods-retail "DELMIA Consumer Packaged Goods - Retail Solutions") across the supply chain, logistics and workforce planning leveraging virtual twin, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for agile manufacturing. - [Manufacturing Execution System (MES)](/products/delmia/apriso/production "Manufacturing Production") and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) for production monitoring, quality control systems and resource optimization to drive operational excellence. ## (CPGR) Key Benefits of Digitally Driven CPG Manufacturing ## (CPGR) Increase production efficiency ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/icon-311-increase-productivity-blue-rvb.png) ## (CPGR) Streamline production planning ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-09/icon-334-agile-planning.png) ## (CPGR) Adapt to shorter runs and SKU proliferation ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-09/icon-251-production-analytics.png) ## (CPGR) Extend best practices across global operations ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/icon-369-operations-check.png) ## (CPGR) Reduce waste and energy use ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/icon-066-automation-blue-rvb.png) ## (CPGR) Ensure regulatory and quality compliance ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-10/icon-435-compliance-document.png) ## (CPGR) Success Stories from Global CPG Brands ## (CPGR) Boticário Group Manual processes and siloed data slowed operations and limited sustainable growth. By implementing Dassault Systèmes’ solutions, Boticário gained end-to-end visibility of plant floor operations, unified performance data and streamlined resource management. [(CPGR) Boticário Group Highlight Banner](/media/22783) [ Read on ](/insights/customer-stories/boticario-group) ## (CPGR) Eurowipes Inefficient scheduling and limited forecasting once constrained Eurowipes’ ability to meet customer demand. By adopting advanced planning and simulation solutions, the company gained tighter inventory control and service performance, boosting on-time delivery rates to 92%. [(CPGR) Eurowipes Highlight Banner](/media/22791) [ Read on ](/insights/customer-stories/altair-group) ## (CPGR) Altair Group Altair Group faced growing demand, frequent packaging line changeovers and fluctuating orders. Advanced scheduling solutions improved coordination across production lines, thus delivering service rates above 99% and more agile, customer-focused operations. [(CPGR) Altair Group Highlight Banner](/media/22796) [ Read on ](https://www.3ds.com/insights/customer-stories/altair-group) ## (CPGR) Europastry As Europastry expanded its operations, manual spreadsheets and siloed planning couldn’t keep pace with a supply chain spanning 27 factories, 4,000 SKUs and deliveries to more than 80 countries. Advanced planning solutions standardized processes, optimized resources and enabled real-time visibility in the frozen bakery market. [(CPGR) Europastry Highlight Banner](/media/22798) [ Read on ](/insights/customer-stories/europastry) ## ## Transform Your Manufacturing Model With Us Explore ways to accelerate time to market and optimize CPG manufacturing operations using Dassault Systèmes solutions to strengthen your competitive advantage in a fast-paced market. ## (CPGR) CPG Production Complexity Decoded ## What is the manufacturing process for CPG products? CPG manufacturing follows a complex flow from product design through formulation, prototyping, batch pilot runs and full production. This process demands comprehensive integration to manage shorter product lifecycles and rising customer demands from development to delivery. Dassault Systèmes solutions equip manufacturers with modeling and simulation to optimize every step of this process on a single platform. This ensures compliance and quality control across global operations while upholding efficient, cost-effective production. ## What is the difference between batch manufacturing and discrete manufacturing? Batch production produces a uniform product at scale (such as in the food and beverage segment and personal care segment), while discrete manufacturing assembles distinct, countable components into a final product. Many CPG companies operate in a hybrid model, using batch manufacturing for the product and discrete manufacturing in the packaging process, creating complexity across planning and execution. A digital approach enables planners to synchronize schedules, minimize changeovers and optimize production costs across batch and hybrid manufacturing environments for configurable production execution capabilities. ## What technologies are used in CPG manufacturing? Integrating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, robotics, AI/ML-driven analytics and augmented reality are examples of solutions driving change in the CPG sector. Virtual twin technology optimizes manufacturing, commissioning of machines and factories, process engineering and even human ergonomics. Dassault Systèmes [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)](/products/delmia/apriso/production "Manufacturing Production") solutions provide comprehensive product lifecycle management capabilities, enabling predictive maintenance, quality control and seamless data flow across the enterprise. ## How do CPG companies manage production efficiency? Efficiency is driven by real-time monitoring of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), synchronization of workflows and leveraging data-driven production scheduling. Dassault Systèmes solutions provide integrated master and detailed production scheduling along with execution insights, allowing operators and managers to identify bottlenecks easily and adjust dynamically. The virtual twin enables scenario simulations that optimize resource utilization and machine uptime, leading to higher throughput and minimized waste. ## How do CPG companies reduce manufacturing costs? Cost reduction is achieved by process optimization via lean manufacturing principles, automation deployment, raw material optimization using formulation analytics and supply chain synchronization to reduce inventory and logistics costs. DELMIA’s advanced optimization and formulation capabilities, powered by AI, help identify material efficiencies and reduce waste. The integrated planning and execution framework enables CPG companies to align operational goals with cost savings, improving profitability without sacrificing product quality. ## How do CPG companies scale production to meet demand? CPG companies scale effectively by leveraging digital tools for demand forecasting, modular and scalable production lines, and effective collaboration with internal teams and contract manufacturing partners. Dassault Systèmes’ integrated supply chain and production planning solutions enable real-time visibility and synchronized operations from raw materials to finished goods. This holistic approach allows rapid scaling while maintaining quality, cost control and regulatory compliance in a competitive landscape. ## What is the role of contract manufacturing in a CPG company? Contract manufacturing provides flexible, scalable capacity without the capital expenditure and operational risks associated with asset ownership. Effective cross collaboration between contract manufacturing partners and internal teams accelerates innovation cycles and market responsiveness. Dassault Systèmes solutions facilitate seamless collaboration and data sharing between CPG companies and contract manufacturers, ensuring consistent quality, compliance and efficiency across multiple production sites. ## (CPGR) Additional Resources for CPG Manufacturing ## (CPGR) Replicate Manufacturing Excellence Across Global Factory Sites Connect and automate long-term manufacturing planning, production scheduling and factory execution on a unified platform. [(CPGR) Replicate Manufacturing Excellence Across Global Factory Sites Highlight Banner](/media/24941) [ Learn More ](/industries/home-lifestyle/factory-efficiency) ## (CPGR) Food & Beverage Manufacturing Excellence for Any Product, Any Plant Food & Beverage Manufacturing Excellence for Any Product, Any Plant [(CPGR) Food & Beverage Manufacturing Excellence for Any Product, Any Plant Highlight Banner](/media/24942) [ Learn More ](/industries/consumer-packaged-goods-retail/food-beverage-manufacturing) ## (CPGR) Rethink Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning Take a bite out of the complexities in the food & beverage supply chain with digitalization. Discover the winning formula. [(CPGR) Rethink Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning Highlight Banner](/media/24943) [ Learn More ](/industries/consumer-packaged-goods-retail/food-and-beverage-supply-chain-planning) ## (CPGR) The Rethinking Gap How can consumer companies close the gap between ambition and execution? We asked 500+ decision-makers from consumer goods companies in a new report with Forrester Consulting. [(CPGR) The Rethinking Gap Highlight Banner](/media/24944) [ Learn More ](/insights/rethink-consumer-innovation) ## (CPGR) Why Production Agility Matters In a world of relentless disruption and shifting consumer demands, spreadsheet-based manufacturing planning and scheduling is no longer sufficient to keep pace with production needs. [(CPGR) Why Production Agility Matters Highlight Banner](/media/22799) [ Learn More ](https://blog.3ds.com/industries/home-lifestyle/why-production-agility-matters-more-than-ever-in-consumer-goods-manufacturing/) ## (CPGR) The Future of Manufacturing Efficiency Achieve unmatched visibility, synchronization and control of global food & beverage production. [(CPGR) The Future of Manufacturing Efficiency Highlight Banner](/media/22800) [ Learn More ](https://blog.3ds.com/brands/delmia/the-future-of-food-beverage-manufacturing-efficiency/) ## (CPGR) Optimizing CPG Portfolios – LEK How to Optimize a CPG Portfolio. [(CPGR) Optimizing CPG Portfolios – LEK Highlight Banner](/media/22801) [ Learn More ](https://www.lek.com/insights/ind/us/ei/how-optimize-cpg-portfolio) ## (CPGR) Why Complexity Reduction Fails – Kearney Most CPG complexity-reduction efforts don’t work—avoid five common pitfalls and follow three simple imperatives to build the right product portfolio and grow margin. [(CPGR) Why Complexity Reduction Fails – Kearney Highlight Banner](/media/22802) [ Learn More ](https://www.kearney.com/industry/consumer-retail/article/most-cpg-complexity-reduction-efforts-dont-work) ## ## (CPGR) Our Solutions for Smarter CPG Manufacturing [Connect with our experts](https://www.3ds.com/how-to-buy/contact-sales) to discover solutions that optimize every step of CPG manufacturing. From virtual twins that synchronize production to advanced planning that aligns supply and demand, Dassault Systèmes accelerates operations with agility, efficiency and sustainability at scale. ![Production Complexity > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2022-03/cpgr-production-complexity-1920x902.jpg) See solutions Ind. Challenge