Bridging the Technology Gap
Steve Heller, Livestock Product Manager at Ever.Ag, didn’t always navigate the complex world of agricultural supply chains. Initially trained as an electrical engineer, Steve’s career pivoted early on when he began working with database development tools, eventually leading him to a niche in supply chain procurement specifically with respect to agribusiness. Steve used his experience to translate real-world problems into practical easy-to-use solutions, by understanding agriculture clients’ unique challenges.
With two decades of experience in supply chain procurement—dealing with commodities like raisins, rice, and livestock—Steve sought to design and build a common system to replace outdated technologies. His journey through companies like Cargill, and fresh fruit packers like Stemilt, Sunsweet, and Sun-Maid, deepened his appreciation for cooperative business models and the intricacies of payment and procurement within the industry. Witnessing the limitations of existing systems, Steve was inspired to innovate.
The result is Ever.Ag’s Livestock Procurement Software (LPS), a game-changer owned by Ever.Ag designed to standardize the needs of processors and packers alike. Steve explains, “For years, meat processors limped along on aging or homegrown systems, which are hard to support as technology and staff age. Our software can address 80% of standard issues out of the box, streamlining the integration process and allowing us to focus on the remaining 20% of client-specific challenges.”
The LPS offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies the complexities of livestock procurement for meat processing facilities. It enhances origination, traceability, valuation, and settlement of livestock commodities, providing transparency and essential data insights to meet stringent regulatory compliance standards.
Benefits & Features
Livestock procurement encapsulates the following base functionalities while allowing processors to quickly respond to shifts in industry standards and requirements.
- Agreement Management: Keeps contracts in check.
- Purchasing and Scheduling: Streamlines operations.
- Pricing and Receiving: Standardizes pricing formulation and the intake process seamlessly.
- Barn and Carcass Management: Tracks and optimizes livestock handling.
- Settlement and Mandatory Price Reporting: Ensures accurate financial closure and compliance.
LPS’s workflow management encapsulates every detail from origination to settlement, maximizing profits while minimizing risks and costs. This cloud-based, quick-to-implement system reduces traditional technological pain points, with IT support provided directly by Ever.Ag
Designed for Every Processor
Whether for large operations facing mandatory reporting requirements or smaller processors needing to scale, LPS is essential. It supports compliance with GIPSA, AMS, USDA, and Packers and Stockyards regulations. Moreover, its cloud-based infrastructure offers cost savings and robust technical support.
Communicate and Adapt with Ease
- Secure Communication: Connects producers and buyers efficiently.
- Accurate Reporting and Analysis: Ensures precision in procurement processes.
- Flexibility and Custom Configuration: Adapts to ongoing industry changes and unique business needs.
Ever.Ag empowers the entire supply chain with solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and strategic operations. With our deep industry experience and cutting-edge technology, we equip our customers with the insights needed to thrive in an ever-evolving market.
