Optimizing Hydroponic Farming with Custom Web Application
Challenges:
Data management, data duplication, and operational inefficiency
Industry
Agriculture
Solutions:
Custom-built web application to automate calculations, improve data management, and eliminate excess manual efforts
Results:
Automated farming process, easy tracking, and single platform for centralized management
Location:
US
About the Client
Based in New York, the client is a leading American hydroponic farming company specializing in pesticide-free salad greens grown in state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouses. Committed to operational excellence, they rigorously track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure their farming processes are efficient and effective.
Partnering with Fingent, they harnessed digital solutions to streamline operations and significantly reduce manual efforts, enhancing their productivity and sustainability.
Case Overview
The hydroponic farming company aimed to leverage technology to enhance product quality and delivery time by minimizing waste and improving operational efficiency. Off-the-shelf solutions rarely meet the specific needs of indoor and hydroponic farming operations.
After thoroughly understanding the client's processes and objectives, Fingent proposed a custom-built web application to automate calculations, improve data management, and eliminate excessive manual efforts.
CHALLENGES
Roadblocks Faced in the Existing System
Time-consuming manual data entry and paperwork.
Reliance on third-party applications, which hindered data tracking and reporting from greenhouses.
Lack of uniformity in data management processes and calculations across greenhouses.
Complexities in planning seeding and harvesting times.
Delayed and inaccurate sales forecasts.
SOLUTION
Fingent's Solution: Custom Web Application
Centralized Platform:Consolidated data management, including seeds, resources, production, orders, and sales, all accessible through a single platform.
Automated Calculations and Data Management: Automated tracking and calculations at each stage of farming.
Advanced Dashboards: Real-time dashboards to monitor key metrics for effective planning and forecasting.
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BENEFITS
Making an Impact on Client Success
In the dynamic world of indoor farming, operational efficiency and precise planning are essential. With a customized web application, the client achieved centralized management, enhanced data consistency, and streamlined operations, optimizing productivity while reducing waste. This innovative approach strengthened their control over operations and forecasting accuracy, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable farming practices.
Enhanced operational oversight and efficiency.
Accelerated planning processes for seeding, harvesting, and order fulfillment.
Improved accuracy in sales and production forecasts.
Unified platform for managing all operations.
Reduced waste through better resource management
