215 are looking at really carefully and how we can bring those numbers down to contribute positively to our climate change targets ,” he confirms .
With automation levels in its mills already high , Stora Enso aims to raise automation levels further while making work safer . “ If we can automate more of the potentially dangerous operations , we will also be increasing our overall operational efficiencies ( OEE ),” adds Yli-Pietilä . “ OEE is our most important KPI when it comes to operations . We will then look at performance , quality ,
and availability of the machinery because by increasing the automation level we can then affect these key KPIs positively . While we ’ re doing this , it automatically makes the workplace safer every day .” With automation on the rise , Yli-Pietilä believes the concept of ‘ dark mills ’ is firmly on the agenda for helping to build a sustainable future . Digitisation has unlocked the door ; Stora Enso is taking steps to shape the corridor beyond .
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