The XPO-Operation department contains different modules supporting operator and machinery. The process can run in a semi-automated or full-automated mode.

Semi-automated
Each machine (paper machine, winder, rewinder, roll wrapping etc.) is controlled by a special program. XP6 then gathers information from the plant floor through controlling systems (PLC interfaces) and presents this knowledge to the operator.
The operator verifies and adds more information like: actual length, width, quality etc. and releases the product to the next production step.

Fully automated
XP6 gets all information from the plant floor through controlling systems and management systems and shows this knowledge to the operator for monitoring purposes and exception handling.
XPO modules take control over the complete process and guide products throughout the mill.
Result is a labeled product, ready to ship or store, including complete production reports.

Operators only see information relevant to their task and can concentrate on their work plans and producing paper products.
Every level of automation is possible including adding machinery to increase efficiency and throughput. XPO modules consider all the aspects of a production process and its product. They’re product driven and show information which is important to guarantee highest throughput, best quality and order fulfillment.
Production and quality data is gathered to support other XP6 modules like management modules (XPB) or the correction planning modules (XPP) in case of exceptions.

Additional identification modules allow tracking and handling of conveyed paper products with automated or hand-operated scanners using bar-code identification or RFID Tags.

XP6 uses an unique database design to guarantee the production without delay and to make sure no data goes missing which is essential for the management.