Software to address greenhouse supply chain concerns

Added on 26 July 2022

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Software to address greenhouse supply chain concerns

One of the most important benefits of proper software implementation is accuracy, and there's perhaps no other metric today in which accuracy matters more than inventory management.

"Everything in today's supply chain-driven market is interdependent, and if your inventory is inaccurate, it creates a domino effect," says Matt Vollmer, CEO and President of Arbre Technologies, Inc. "The cost of that inaccuracy is higher than ever before, especially when you include the cost of labor, fuel, and shipping."

Of course, software investment often comes down to return on investment, which Vollmer says starts with having a baseline of both your quantifiable (inputs, etc.) and those intangible costs, such as employee job satisfaction.

"Poor inventory or data management can lead to inefficiency, which has a negative effect on morale," Vollmer says. "The decision then becomes, how can you implement a solution that allows you to track the same amount of data or more for less cost, less time, and with more accuracy and more timeliness so that you have the tools and the knowledge you need to make good decisions."

Vollmer recommends starting by identifying your key metrics and what decisions you're trying to make, and then work backwards from there. He also says growers don't have to do it alone.

"It can be valuable to work with a third party that understands your problems and can help initiate the kind of changes that can help you make good, data-driven business decisions," Vollmer says. "An outside vendor can also help set up definable metrics and work with you to achieve the results you want."