The Productivity Challenge: Unlocking Agility and Efficiency at Scale
Saint-Gobain is a global leader in sustainable construction and high-performance materials, operating in 79 countries with over 168,000 employees. Within the group, Weber specializes in mortar-based solutions, running 200 production units in 64 countries that produce essential materials for construction and renovation.
As the construction industry evolves, raw material variability, sustainability targets, and rising efficiency expectations have rendered traditional optimization methods obsolete. Weber faced a clear challenge: increase operational agility, optimize processes, and scale best practices across multiple plants—without adding complexity.
Recognizing untapped potential in their production data, leadership knew they needed to move from local, incremental fixes to a scalable productivity management system. To bridge this gap, they turned to Braincube’s Productivity Management System—a solution designed to transform raw data into actionable insights and drive large-scale operational transformation.
From Data Overload to Immediate Gains
Before Braincube, Weber teams struggled with data overload—plenty of information but no way to act on it efficiently. The bagging process, for example, relied on conservative overfilling to meet compliance, wasting materials and increasing costs.
Braincube’s implementation started with a proof of transformation at a key production site in France, focusing on optimizing the bagging process. Using Braincube Product Clones, Weber tracked every detail from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring consistent, optimized conditions. CrossRank AI identified key process variables affecting weight accuracy, allowing teams to make precise, data-driven adjustments. Digital Assistants then provided operators with real-time recommendations to fine-tune adjustments, ensuring compliance without unnecessary overfilling.
Through process optimization, Weber significantly reduced material waste while maintaining strict quality standards. Instead of relying on manual checks and isolated expertise, teams now work with a structured, data-driven approach that has transformed decision-making.
Amplifying the Impact: Scaling Success Across the Enterprise
Encouraged by rapid gains, Weber didn’t stop at one plant. With leadership buy-in, they scaled Braincube’s system across multiple sites, turning one-time wins into an enterprise-wide advantage. Engineers now spend 90% less time on problem-solving, focusing instead on strategic improvements. Standardized best practices mean every plant benefits from shared intelligence, not just local expertise.
With greater visibility and structured insights, Weber’s teams achieved:
- Standardized operational excellence, ensuring each plant benefits from shared best practices.
- Faster decision-making, with AI-powered insights replacing manual data comparisons.
- Enhanced collaboration, transforming expertise from isolated knowledge into group-wide intelligence.
Today, nine Weber plants in Europe use Braincube’s Productivity Management System, amplifying initial gains and embedding data-driven decision-making into daily operations.
From Optimization to Enterprise-Wide Excellence
Weber didn’t just optimize production—they redefined it. With Braincube, efficiency isn’t about producing more; it’s about producing better. By embedding intelligence into every level of operations, Weber isn’t reacting to change—they’re driving it, shaping the future of its industrial manufacturing.
With Braincube, Weber has transitioned from isolated process improvements to a fully integrated system that drives strategic growth and operational excellence:
- From reactive troubleshooting to predictive decision-making, leveraging AI-powered insights in real time.
- From local optimizations to an enterprise-wide productivity system, ensuring intelligence is shared across teams and sites.
- From incremental efficiency gains to continuous transformation, enabling long-term agility and competitiveness.
Weber’s journey with Braincube isn’t just about digitalization—it’s about building a smarter, more sustainable manufacturing future.
