As people become increasingly interested in the origin of their food, successful food companies are leveraging the latest digital technologies to ensure traceability. By improving traceability, companies can reap the benefits of increased productivity and customer satisfaction, leading to a competitive advantage in the market.
A successful ecosystem sets a global example
Finland is one of the top countries in the world in food safety and traceability. The food supply chain is relatively short, well-managed and supported by latest technologies. The Nordic Dairy IT Ecosystem is a global success story. It’s built around the smart use of data and collaboration between different stakeholders in the food chain. A digital ecosystem around the dairy sector is the precondition for meeting the challenges of modern food production.
“Secure food production needs a lot of data: on animal health, breeding, logistics and so on”, says Jarkko Ilomäki, CTO at Mtech.
“Our technologies collect and utilise all existing data, which enables better collaboration between the professionals within the ecosystem”, Ilomäki continues.
Gain a Competitive Edge Through Digital Technologies
One of the top products in the ecosystem is the Nordic Classification App, used by cattle classifiers in the Nordic countries. Mobile scoring speeds up the classifiers’ work, reduces errors, and calculates totals immediately. The app was specifically tailored to meet the needs of the breeding organisations of the four Nordic countries to enhance the quality of dairy and beef cattle.
Another revolutionary app, the NasevaHealthApp, enables the safe use of antibiotics. It allows healthcare professionals to access health registers from a mobile device, making the work more efficient and improving animal health at the same time.
“The global food supply chain needs digital technologies to respond to various challenges”, says Patrik Nordgren, Director of Global Customer Solutions at Mtech. “The success of the Nordic Dairy IT Ecosystem shows that with the right technologies, you can increase the traceability, safety, and sustainability of the food supply chain, and gain a competitive edge at the same time.”
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