Published on 01-Oct-2010
Validated on 07 Jan 2013
"We have been able to transform a massive collection of field data into insights that will help significantly improve production and make farming operations more scientific." - Steve Greenwood, Director of Budgets & Reporting, Sun World International
Customer:
Sun World International
Industry:
Retail, Wholesale Distribution & Services
Deployment country:
United States
Solution:
Business Analytics, Business Continuity, Business Integration, Business Performance Transformation, Performance Management, Smarter Planet, Leveraging Information
Smarter Planet:
Smarter Solutions for Retail
IBM Business Partner:
Applied Analytix
Overview
Established in 1976 as a packer and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables, Sun World International today focuses on farming, packing and marketing an extensive collection of specialty-branded produce. The company operates one of the world’s leading fruit development programs with more than 15,000 acres of farming land plus offices in the United States, Italy, Australia, Chile, Mexico and South Africa.
Business need:
The owner and operator of more than 15,000 acres of farming land, Sun World International plants, harvests, packs and markets an extensive collection of specialty-branded produce. Sun World wanted to expand the use of its financial analysis software to company operations so managers could access more detailed cost and operational analyses—and improve harvesting efficiency to lower the cost of goods sold.
Solution:
With help from IBM Business Partner, Applied Analytix, Sun World expanded the use of its analytical solution to evaluate costs throughout the organization. By implementing a Web portal with comprehensive online reporting, it is now simple to upload data and access information, which can improve harvest yields, boost field worker productivity, minimize operational costs and increase go-to-market efficiency.
Benefits:
·Analyzes numerous types of farm data, from crop type to irrigation system, and predicts which combinations of elements will maximize yields
· Collects an array of data from produce fields through PDAs and rapidly provides reports through an easily accessible Web portal
· Delivers accurate, real-time information on product yields, labor costs, water use and more, connecting management with information around the clock, from any location
Case Study
Established in 1976 as a packer and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables, Sun World International today focuses on farming, packing and marketing an extensive collection of specialty-branded produce. The company operates one of the world’s leading fruit development programs with more than 15,000 acres of farming land plus offices in the United States, Italy, Australia, Chile, Mexico and South Africa.
The Need
The owner and operator of more than 15,000 acres of farming land, Sun World International plants, harvests, packs and markets an extensive collection of specialty-branded produce. Sun World wanted to expand the use of its financial analysis software to company operations so managers could access more detailed cost and operational analyses—and improve harvesting efficiency to lower the cost of goods sold.
The Solution
With help from IBM Business Partner, Applied Analytix, Sun World expanded the use of its analytical solution to evaluate costs throughout the organization. By implementing a Web portal with comprehensive online reporting, it is now simple to upload data and access information, which can improve harvest yields, boost field worker productivity, minimize operational costs and increase go-to-market efficiency.
What makes it smarter
· Analyzes numerous types of farm data, from crop type to irrigation system, and predicts which combinations of elements will maximize yields
· Collects an array of data from produce fields through PDAs and rapidly provides reports through an easily accessible Web portal
· Delivers accurate, real-time information on product yields, labor costs, water use and more, connecting management with information around the clock, from any location
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Solution Components
· IBM® Cognos® TM1®
Products and services used
IBM products and services that were used in this case study.
Software:
Cognos TM1
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