Development of a Modern Enterprise Mobility Platform for Supply Chain Management in Dairy Industry

The organization relies on outdated and proprietary systems for milk collection and transportation data, leading to reliability, security, and compliance risks. Variations in provincial requirements have resulted in multiple customized solutions, complicating maintenance and scalability. The obsolete technology hampers operational efficiency and accurate data capture, affecting product traceability, quality assurance, invoicing, and payments.

A regional dairy supply chain organization managing milk collection and transportation across multiple provinces, seeking to modernize and unify its data management and operational systems.

• Replace and modernize the existing legacy systems with a unified, scalable enterprise mobility platform.
• Ensure real-time tracking and visibility of milk collection routes and data for management.
• Enhance data accuracy, reliability, and security for traceability, quality control, and invoicing.
• Streamline operations across multiple provinces, accommodating regional requirements within a single platform.
• Deliver on time and within budget, enabling immediate deployment and training of field staff and managers.
• Create a user-friendly, bug-free, and secure solution that supports future scalability and business needs.

• Mobile application on hauler devices to record and transmit data on milk collection, quality metrics, temperature, sampling, and cleaning activities.
• Real-time tracking of transportation routes with GIS functionalities for managers via a web application.
• Dashboard to verify collected data, monitor device status, and manage operational metrics.
• An integration middleware to consolidate data, validate entries, and synchronize with existing financial and inventory systems per provincial requirements.
• Role-based access controls and secure data transmission to safeguard sensitive information.
• Support for flexible regional compliance requirements within a unified platform.

• External systems for provincial invoicing and accounting to automate data transfer
• Mapping and GPS services for route monitoring and real-time location tracking
• Quality assessment and sampling data sources to ensure validation
• Secure API gateways for interoperability with existing enterprise systems

• System uptime of at least 99.9% to ensure continuous data collection and monitoring
• Real-time data transmission with minimal latency
• Scalability to support a growing fleet and extended regional deployment
• Robust security measures including encryption, role-based access, and audit trails
• Comprehensive testing, validation, and user acceptance procedures prior to deployment

The implementation of an integrated, modern enterprise mobility platform is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency by enabling real-time route tracking and data accuracy. It will reduce system downtimes, lower maintenance costs, and improve compliance and traceability. The organization can expect to deploy the system within 18 months, on schedule and within budget, leading to more reliable data, improved decision-making, and increased confidence among stakeholders. The new platform will support future growth, regulatory compliance, and technological adaptability, ultimately improving service quality and profitability.