Cargill Salt Improves Productivity Using Real-Time Manufacturing Intelligence

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Cargill Salt Improves Productivity Using Real-Time Manufacturing Intelligence

Case study showing how Cargill Salt deployed Epicor Informance EMI to gain accurate OEE, downtime, and performance data across plants.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Cargill Salt faced inconsistent capacity utilization, unreliable downtime reporting, and inaccurate OEE metrics that led to excess overtime and inventory costs. Implementation of Epicor Informance delivered standardized, real-time metrics by line, plant, and network. Within one year the company recorded a 33 percent improvement in loss identification, 39 percent productivity gain, 20 percent more output per shift, and 40 percent less labor per shift.

Key takeaways

Accurate real-time OEE and downtime data replaced manual, incomplete reporting

33 percent improvement in identifying losses drove 39 percent productivity increase

One plant achieved 18 percent OEE gain in six months and 20 percent higher output per shift

Granular metrics by SKU, line, and plant enabled targeted loss reduction and capital justification

Standardized data improved trust between operations and supply chain planning teams

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