Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions

Key Features

• QA Studio (LIMS): Lab Information Management System purpose-built for dairy processors ensuring milk and dairy products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards with comprehensive traceability
• In-Plant ERP: Dairy-specific ERP tracking receiving, inventory, production volume, quality metrics, and sales. Handles liquid ingredients including milk, cream, water, liquid sugars, and juices
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System): Real-time production monitoring with Paperless Factory module for digitizing operator logs, OEE tracking, downtime recording, and Track and Trace for compliance
• Mass Balance: Yield optimization module tracking input-to-output ratios to identify shrinkage and maximize product recovery
• Energy Manager: Monitors and reduces energy costs across plant operations with consumption tracking and efficiency optimization
• Track and Trace: Complete traceability from raw milk receiving to finished product delivery for regulatory compliance and customer safety

Advanced Features

• Cheese Yield Optimization: Uses AI and predictive analytics to maximize cheese yield from milk inputs, identifying factors affecting recovery rates
• Paperless Factory: Digitizes operator logs and data entry, eliminating paper-based processes and enabling real-time data capture
• OEE Tracking: Automatic recording of downtime, equipment speed, and product quality for Overall Equipment Effectiveness analysis
• Multi-Location Management: Tracks time and cost variances across multiple plant locations with consolidated reporting

Ideal For

Farm Types: Dairy processing plants, Cheese manufacturers, Fluid milk processors, Dairy ingredient producers, Multi-product dairy facilities

Competitive Advantages

What sets Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions apart from alternatives:

• Dairy-specific ERP designed for unique challenges of dairy processing
• Complete traceability from raw milk to finished product
• Modular architecture allows selective adoption
• Integration with Ever.Ag supply chain solutions
• AI-powered optimization for cheese yield
• Paperless factory reduces errors and enables real-time visibility
• Built-in regulatory compliance features

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions:

Plant management software from $10,000-200,000/year based on plant size and modules.

Pricing Model: Enterprise plant management software

Prices verified Q1 2024. Contact Ever.Ag for custom quote.

Pros & Considerations

ROI & Value Proposition

Understanding the return on investment for Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions:

In-Plant Solutions deliver ROI through improved quality, reduced waste, optimized yield, and regulatory compliance. Value quantified through shrinkage reduction, yield improvement, and labor efficiency gains.

Implementation & Setup

How to implement Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: Implementation timeline varies based on module selection and plant complexity. Phased rollout typically recommended starting with core ERP or LIMS.

Training & Support

Training and support options available for Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions:

Support Channels:

• Ever.Ag Customer Support
• Implementation specialists for configuration and integration
• Process optimization consultants

Buying Considerations

Important factors to consider when evaluating Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions:

Evaluation Questions

Key questions to consider when evaluating Ever.Ag In-Plant Solutions:

1. What are our biggest quality management challenges?
2. How much of our plant operations are still paper-based?
3. What is our current cheese yield and optimization approach?
4. Do we have visibility into real-time production and quality data?
5. What legacy systems require integration?
6. What are our regulatory compliance requirements and gaps?