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Astana, Nazarbayev University
Keg line performance improvement
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Currently, Efes Kazakhstan brewery operates five keg filling lines for 30- and 50-liter kegs. Filled beer kegs move automatically along each of these lines. All five lines converge onto a main line, where the filled kegs are weighed. Following the weighing process, a Makem-Imaje 2200 TAM BLOW printer applies paper labels to each keg, displaying the volume (l), the date of filling and the weight of the filled keg.

However, there are instances where the main production line automatically halts. This typically occurs when the weighing process detects underfilled kegs. When the main line stops, the entire keg filling process is interrupted, bringing all five lines to a standstill. Production remains halted until workers identify the specific location where the underfilling occurred.

Additionally, there are cases where kegs are filled with beer of substandard quality. In such instances, production is also fully stopped until the source of the discrepancy is found.


About the project
Efes Kazakhstan is a leading player in the country's beer market and is part of the multinational Efes Beer Group, a global beverage company consisting of 34 enterprises specializing in the production and sale of beer and soft drinks across Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the CIS countries, as well as the production of malt and hops. Efes Beer Group dominates the beer market in Turkey and operates breweries throughout Eastern Europe and the CIS.

Currently, Efes Kazakhstan owns two breweries, one located in the Almaty region and another in Karaganda, providing over 900 jobs.

The company offers a wide range of beer brands in Kazakhstan, catering to various market segments. These include Efes Pilsener, "Кружка Свежего," "Карагандинское," "Белый Медведь", Miller Genuine Draft, Bremen von Lustig, Bavaria Holland Beer, Velkopopovický Kozel, "Хмельной Лось," "Жигулевское," "Slavna ПРАГА", "Bremen", as well as the energy drink "Volt."

Efes Kazakhstan's growth is driven by continuous investment in production, the adoption of modern brewing technologies, effective brand portfolio management, and a robust distribution network.
About the company
Pain Point
Significant time is lost while investigating the cause of keg underfilling. During these investigations, all five filling lines are stopped, and a technical inspection is carried out until the issue is resolved.
What needs to be done?
Enhance the efficiency of the keg filling system. Improvements are needed at the stage where paper labels are applied to the kegs, ensuring that the label includes the specific filling line used. This will reduce the time required to identify and resolve malfunctions.
Who can take part in the program?
Beginners
Experienced
Advanced
Beginning and ambitious startups with no experience but a great desire and potential to implement their ideas
Startups with experience in implementing NURIS projects and/or having completed business acceleration programs
Companies implementing innovative projects in Kazakhstan and abroad
The winner of the program will receive
opportunity to become a partner of JSC "EFES Kazakhstan"
mentoring support for piloting and implementing the technological solution, including from experienced specialists at the company's site
opportunity to receive a grant for prototyping
with successful implementation of a technological solution into processes, there is the possibility of joint scaling of the solution not only within the country, but also beyond its borders
Stages of the program
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11.11.2024
Application deadline for participation
18.11.2024
24.11.2024
05.02.2025
Selection of the winner
Prototype development
Signing a prototyping agreement
Nazarbayev University, Astana,
Kabanbay Batyr Ave., 53
Contacts
Hurry up to apply for participation in the program
Adress:
nurlan.jalkibayev@nu.edu.kz
aliya.baltabayeva@nu.edu.kz
+7 705 423 88 77
+7 778 556 99 12