PepsiCo Saudi Arabia is a leader in the beverage industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation.

PepsiCo approached Namthaja In 2020, to enhance their manufacturing capabilities and streamline their production processes through advanced technology.

The Challenge

PepsiCo Saudi Arabia faced several challenges, including:

  • High Production Costs: Traditional manufacturing methods were expensive and time-consuming.
  • Inventory Management: Maintaining large inventories of spare parts led to high storage costs and capital tied up in stock. Flexibility and Customization: The need to rapidly respond to market demands with customized products.

The Solution:

  • Cost Efficiency: Reduced manufacturing costs by producing parts on-demand, eliminating the need for large inventories.
  • Time Savings: Accelerated production times, allowing PepsiCo to bring products to market faster. Customization: Enhanced flexibility to create customized parts and prototypes quickly.
Cost Efficiency
Time Savings
Customization

Key Innovations

Digital Inventory

Transitioned to a digital inventory system, allowing PepsiCo to store digital designs and manufacture parts on-demand, freeing up capital and reducing storage costs.

On-Demand Manufacturing

Implemented 3D printing technology to produce parts as needed, significantly cutting down on lead times and reducing dependency on external suppliers.

Rapid Prototyping

Enabled quick iteration and testing of new product design, ensuring high quality and innovation in PepsiCo’s offerings.

Impact & Result

The integration of 3D printing and digital solutions provided substantial benefits for PepsiCo Saudi Arabia:

  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlined production processes and reduced downtime.
  • Cost Reduction: Lowered overall production and storage costs.
  • Market Responsiveness: Improved ability to quickly adapt to market changes and customer preferences.

Cooling Fan

Cooling Fan for Vacuum Pump

Material: Nylon
Technology: FDM

Challenge: 

Cooling Fan: Client-recommended for efficient heat management, ensuring stable operation and preventing overheating risks. its for Fcpvacuum pump 


Challenge: this part is a non-inventory part and were not existed.

Solution:

We have developed this part from scratch based on its application preventing overheating risks.

MD - Sprockets

toothed wheel used in conveyor belts to transmit rotary motion

Material: PETG
Technology: FDM

Operating now for

25 Milion Spins

Challenge:
Original parts are expensive and are imported, and to secure client needs, they order quantities and keep it in stock. Factory works around the clock, and Sprockets are considered one of the most vital parts that require time and effort to change on the line.Client consumption rate is also high compared to other parts.


Solution:

Reducing the cost of Sprocket to ~25% of the original cost. Different materials are currently being tested to find the most suitable material for the customer and the nature of his products. We are proud that it reached more than 25 million spins