2025 - AVEVA World - San Francisco - AVEVA PI System
Bayer: Driving manufacturing excellence with standardized AVEVA™ PI System™ data and AI
Standardizing AVEVA™ PI System™ data throughout a global manufacturing network can be a major endeavor. At the same time, gathering data for production issues on the plant level is often a process of manual report compilations and time-consuming data contextualization. The presentation shows how Bayer leveraged the opportunity to standardize PI System data across 33 sites globally while creating immediate business value by utilizing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) as the driving force for standardization. It shows how process data from PI System is contextualized in Shiftconnector to help manufacturing teams drive continuous improvement in batch and continuous operations, from active ingredients manufacturing to filling and packing lines. It also illustrates how collecting and contextualizing performance data from PI System preserves operational knowledge, which then can be accessed through an AI copilot, supporting industrial workers in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and onboarding the next generation of workforce to the plant.
Industry
Chemicals
Company
Bayer Corporation
Speaker
Kaarthi Govindaraju
Kaarthi Govindaraju is a seasoned technology leader with a passion for driving digital transformation through DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement. With more than 12 years of experience at Bayer Corporation, Kaarthi excels in managing and leading IT projects within the manufacturing sector. He has more than a decade working with PI data and integrations and has demonstrated expertise in project planning and a wide range of technical skills. Prior to joining Bayer, Kaarthi worked as an Consultant to Bayer where he designed, built, and implemented supply chain, MES, and data historian applications. Known for his ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, Kaarthi consistently delivers successful IT solutions that enhance manufacturing processes.
Session Code
SESS-145
