Integrated delivery of electrical, automation, and digital systems for a greenfield FMCG production facility
A major FMCG manufacturer initiated the development of a new greenfield production and packaging line based on the Lean Integrated Project Delivery (LIPD) methodology. The project required the coordinated implementation of Electrical & Instrumentation, Manufacturing Control, Manufacturing Operations Management, and Industrial IT systems, all aligned with construction and installation activities.
The complexity of the project stemmed from overlapping workstreams, tight timelines, and the need for close integration and coordination across multiple disciplines to meet the agreed delivery schedule. Contec addressed this by applying a fully integrated engineering approach with end-to-end ownership, ensuring synchronized execution from design through commissioning and enabling a smooth transition to production.
Project Highlights:
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End-to-end delivery across E&I, automation, MOM, and Industrial IT
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Greenfield production and packaging line developed using LIPD
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Strong coordination between engineering, construction, and electrical teams
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Parallel execution of installation and system testing
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Implementation of fully integrated digital and automation architecture
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Deployment of traceability and connected IT systems
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Successful commissioning aligned with production readiness targets
The challenge
Delivering a fully integrated production line under tight timelines and overlapping project phases
The project involved the development of a new production and packaging line within a Lean Integrated Project Delivery framework, where multiple disciplines had to operate in parallel while remaining fully aligned.
A key challenge was coordinating activities between engineering teams, construction, and electrical installation, all working under tight deadlines and shared dependencies. Any misalignment in milestones or delays in one area had the potential to impact the entire project timeline.
At the same time, strict success criteria had to be met, including system readiness, seamless integration, and production performance. Ensuring visibility across all workstreams, maintaining clear communication, and aligning stakeholders around common objectives were essential to achieving a predictable and successful delivery.
Our approach
A collaborative and structured delivery model aligned with LIPD principles
To address these challenges, Contec implemented a highly collaborative and structured project execution approach, fully aligned with LIPD principles.
Close coordination with construction and electrical teams was established through regular checkpoints, ensuring alignment on milestones, schedules, and dependencies. Engineering deliverables were developed with installation feasibility in mind, reducing friction during execution.
E&I design, automation programming, MOM, and Industrial IT systems were developed in parallel, enabling modular testing alongside installation activities. This approach allowed early validation of functionalities and rapid issue resolution.
On-site presence was increased during critical phases to support coordination and execution, while weekly stakeholder reviews ensured transparency, quick decision-making, and continuous alignment on project objectives.
