March 8, 2024 - In the ever-evolving landscape of the feed industry, challenges persistently multiply, urging companies to adapt and seek innovative solutions. From navigating the complexities of carbon footprint calculations to staying compliant in the face of tightening regulations and incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into daily operations, the industry is on a rough ride. Let's take a closer look at the key challenges facing the feed industry today.
The top challenges in the feed industry
- Carbon Footprint Calculation: Understanding and managing the carbon footprint throughout the value chain is no easy feat. With environmental concerns taking center stage, companies are under increasing pressure to monitor and reduce their carbon impact.
- Compliance Complexity: Regulatory bodies are imposing stricter rules and regulations on feed companies, necessitating a robust compliance strategy. Staying abreast of these changes and ensuring adherence is a formidable challenge.
- Risk Management in Commodity Trade: The volatility of commodity markets poses a constant threat to feed companies. Effectively managing raw material positions and mitigating risks in commodity trade is crucial for maintaining stability.
- Incorporating AI: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business processes opens new possibilities. However, understanding how to harness the power of AI in a practical and effective manner can be a daunting task.
How can industry-specific software help feed producers in dealing with these challenges?
In essence, industry-specific software acts as a strategic ally and plays a pivotal role in empowering feed producers to effectively tackle the multifaceted challenges they encounter, offering a suite of tailored solutions to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and navigate the complexities of the feed industry with precision and effectiveness.
How can feed producers benefit from using industry-specific software?
- React quickly and effectively to changes in ingredients’ availability and prices
- Allocate raw materials at the right time, to the right place, and at the right price
- Use real-time, accurate data on raw materials procurement ensuring that you are well-prepared and never caught off guard
- Operate big data volume and eliminate the possibility of mistakes
- Integrate quality checks with recipe management
- Stay compliant with evolving regulations and compliance processes, making them more manageable and less time-consuming
- Calculate and control the carbon footprint throughout the value chain
- Apply AI technology to optimise production processes, from predictive maintenance to overall efficiency improvement.
Bestmix's latest webinar on Feed Industry Solutions: Simplifying Challenges with Software, co-hosted by All About Feed, delves into the critical challenges faced by industries and how specialised software solutions can effectively address them. Among the key topics discussed are the calculation of carbon footprints across the entire value chain, navigating increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks to maintain compliance, managing risks inherent in commodity trading to safeguard raw material positions, and integrating artificial intelligence into business operations for enhanced efficiency.
Leading the discussion is Karel Vervaet, a seasoned Sr. Product Specialist in Nutrition with a wealth of experience in IT development and consultancy for major players in the feed and pet food production sectors. With extensive experience in IT development and consulting for international feed companies, Karel focuses on the role of BESTMIX® in feed manufacturing organisations and its integration with other software. He also emphasises sustainability and the inclusion of environmental impact in feed formulation software.
For more information and to access the recording, visit HERE.
This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
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