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Frutas Bean: Enhancing Quality Control and Workforce Efficiency with IoT
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
- Robots - Wheeled Robots
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Telecommunications
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
- Visual Quality Detection
Services
- Testing & Certification
The Challenge
Frutas Bean, a leading exporter of sweet fruits in Spain, was facing challenges in maintaining product quality and competitiveness in the expanding horticultural market. The company's workforce was widely dispersed, often working in different locations each day, and many did not have access to the internet. This led to reliance on paper documentation for work reports and pesticide treatments, resulting in a lack of control over work performance in certain activities. The company was seeking a solution that could connect its employees, improve product quality control, and streamline its operations.
About The Customer
Frutas Bean is a Spain-based company specializing in the cultivation and commercialization of sweet fruits. Located in the Bajo Cinca region, it is one of the main exporters in the area. During peak production times, the company employs over 400 workers. Frutas Bean is committed to continuous product quality improvement, aiming to expand its market reach, particularly in Northern and Eastern Europe. The company faces challenges related to its dispersed workforce, many of whom lack internet access, leading to difficulties in maintaining control over work performance and product quality.
The Solution
ACBP, a consultancy firm, proposed a solution based on AuraQuantic and the implementation of mobile apps. AuraQuantic, with its user-friendly web format and easy integration with other platforms, could manage any process effectively. The mobile apps developed by ACBP could work both online and offline, solving the problem of internet access. They interacted with AuraQuantic to start processes and manage tasks. This combination of technologies automated the processes that manage work reports and pesticide treatments in situ, allowing employees to interact with company processes from their mobile devices. Several processes were implemented, including work report management, pesticide treatment management, quality control of collected and prepared fruit, and control of useful product life. All these processes were implemented in just four months.
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