Integration means connecting different systems, devices, or processes so that they work seamlessly together, share information, and enhance efficiency as well as the user experience. Integration enables automatic data sharing, which reduces manual work and minimises the risk of errors.
Benefits of Integration
1. Simplified User Experience
o From the user’s perspective, an integrated system provides a unified solution, eliminating the need to switch between multiple interfaces.
2. Data Accuracy and Auditability
o Eliminating manual data entry means fewer human errors. With data flowing seamlessly between devices and systems, we can ensure that information remains intact throughout the process.
o System integration also enables data chain auditing, verifying how the data was originally recorded (data model description). This is especially critical in situations where data accuracy has commercial significance, such as documenting farming processes.
3. Cost Efficiency
o Every interface requires initial investment, maintenance, customer registry, and user management – functionalities that are often already in place. Integration eliminates these redundancies, reducing costs.
o Manual data entry is always a cost. Typically, the farmer bears the cost in terms of time, training, and responsibility for correcting errors.
Examples: Weather Station Integration and Mtech Supply Chain Integrator
Weather stations exemplify the advantages of integration. When weather station data is directly integrated into the Mtech Minun Maatilani system, farmers receive real-time weather information in a familiar interface using their existing credentials.
Another excellent example is the Mtech Supply Chain Integrator solution. This tool facilitates seamless data transfer between stakeholders in the value chain, enhancing efficiency and precision in supply chain data management.
Simplicity and Efficiency for Users
Integrations offer practical ways to streamline operations and reduce hidden costs. They not only save money but also improve the user experience and enable smoother workflows.
Learn more about the benefits of integrations and concrete examples in this video recording: Weather Station Integration and Minun Maatilani (Guy Ash’s section is in English, while the rest of the webinar is in Finnish.)
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