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A leading UK roof tile manufacturer is using artificial
intelligence (AI) technology to transform its daily operations
and improve the quality of its products, reducing the time
spent on some processes by more than 50 per cent.
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Russell Roof Tiles has invested hundreds of hours over the
past 12 months by using AI to develop multiple tools to
address the daily challenges faced by its manufacturing and
operational teams and improve internal processes.
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A new digital quality monitoring system has replaced
traditional paper-based quality checks to record data
electronically and directly from the factory floor. In turn,
production teams and machine operators have real-time
visibility of manufacturing performance across its two sites
in Burton on Trent, covering production of tiles and uPVC
accessories. |
| Alongside this, AI
has also been used for its team to access and analyse
information held within Russell Roof Tiles’ enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system. Instead of manually searching
through data, staff can retrieve information easily and
quickly identify priority orders to focus on the areas that
require attention. |
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Chris Bailey, Group IT Director at Russell Roof Tiles, said:
“We identified key challenges that our teams regularly face
and discussed how AI technology could boost efficiency. |
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“We have developed our own bespoke internal tools that are
providing our teams with real-time information to work more
efficiently and make faster decisions. Since the technology
has been implemented into daily operations, it has allowed our
teams to continue to deliver the quality and reliability that
Russell Roof Tiles customers expect. |
| “One recent example
of how these AI tools can speed up administrative tasks
includes one element of our month-end financial reporting, a
process which previously took around 60-90 minutes each month
has been automated to be completed in approximately just three
minutes. Alongside this, machine operators can now update
stock numbers in real-time once a production run is complete,
rather than the production team updating this on the system
manually 8-10 hours later.” |
| AI technology has
also been used by Russell Roof Tiles to improve order
management with faster access to relevant information,
resulting in customers having clearer, more proactive updates
regarding their orders and deliveries being managed more
effectively to ensure build programmes remain on schedule. |
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Chris added: “Our quality manufacturing will always depend on
the knowledge and experience of our fantastic staff. We are
demonstrating how AI can complement that expertise.” |
| Chris has also been
invited to speak about the benefits of AI for the company at
SyteLine User Network (SUN) 37th Annual Conference in New
Orleans in March 2027. Chris will be sharing his expertise
around how the technology is benefiting Russell Roof Tiles’
ERP system and helping the digital transformation of its
manufacturing operations. |
| Russell Roof Tiles
manufactures a comprehensive range of concrete roofing
products and accessories for the UK housebuilding sector. The
company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality,
and investment in award-winning solutions. Combining
market-leading product design with cutting-edge manufacturing
technology, Russell Roof Tiles has redefined what is possible
in tile production, delivering improvements in productivity
and sustainability. |
| As a leading
independent UK manufacturer of concrete roof tiles, fittings
and uPVC roofing accessories, Russell Roof Tiles provides
complete pitched roofing solutions designed for modern
construction demands. |
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