Hendrix Genetics is to adopt computer software from MTech-Systems for improved management of its worldwide livestock breeding facilities.
Under the agreement MTech software will be installed in the 24 countries where Hendrix Genetics is operating.
“This is an important step in the further standardization of our global processes and it will help us serve our customers better,” said Rob Kremers, director of IT for Hendrix Genetics. “MTech has a lot of industry knowledge and experience through working with companies in different countries, and it has the benefit of already having solutions in place rather than needing to develop them separately.”
“For MTech this strategic partnership gives our solution a stronger base in Europe with five new countries and a wider entry into the global swine market outside the United States,” said Steve Parsons, director of MTech-Systems Europe. “At the same time this provides a potential platform for developing an aquaculture solution.”
MTech will be installing the full suite of software modules initially for turkeys, egg layers and traditional poultry across all levels of the Hendrix Genetics supply chain from genetic nucleus to parent production level.
“On the processing side we will be looking to install the complete set of modules for the management, planning and control from live bird reception to the finished product for the Hendrix Genetics processing operations in France,” added Mr Parsons.
In the coming days the contract will be finalised, with a joint expert team formed to design the centralised solution and prepare for the worldwide roll-out.
