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Atlantic Sapphire's Transition to Efficient Workflow Systems with SweetProcess

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Sensors - Air Pollution Sensors

Applicable Industries

Packaging
Transportation

Applicable Functions

Facility Management
Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Farm Monitoring & Precision Farming
Time Sensitive Networking

Services

System Integration
Training

About The Customer

Atlantic Sapphire is a salmon farming company that has transitioned from traditional ocean-based farming to land-based farming to prevent harmful exposure to ocean creatures and water pollution. Founded in 2010, the company is against environmental pollution caused by the continuous air transportation of salmon in non-sustainable packaging from one country to another, including the United States. It grows the fish at its facilities in Denmark and the U.S. and distributes them via road transportation instead of flying. The company has been producing salmon at its Denmark facility, called Bluehouse, since 2011 and has produced more than 25 generations of Atlantic salmon. It recently harvested its first batch of salmon at its new Bluehouse facility in South Florida, and sells its salmon in stores across the U.S.

The Challenge

Atlantic Sapphire, a salmon farming company, faced significant challenges in its operations. The company was struggling with the absence of an effective workflow system, which was hindering optimal business operations. Stanley Kolosovskiy, the technology process coordinator, despite having a minor in computer science and being a process-driven ISO 9001 certified auditor, found it difficult to work with the existing software. The situation was even more challenging for his colleagues who lacked a background in computer engineering and were not process-oriented. Another major concern was the emission of a massive carbon footprint when flying salmon to the United States. The company resolved to produce the fish locally and sustainably, which required strict adherence to operational procedures by employees. However, standard operating procedures were nonexistent. Furthermore, there was a need to transfer operational knowledge from their Denmark facility to the new facility in the United States for collaboration and quality assurance.

The Solution

Stanley took the initiative to find better software to enhance their performances and discovered SweetProcess. This software facilitated Atlantic Sapphire's goal of promoting an eco-friendly environment and eased their international transition to the United States. SweetProcess streamlined business process documentation, making it easier for employees to be part of the entire work process. The software's simplicity allowed employees to spot when something was amiss and inform relevant parties. It also facilitated seamless employee onboarding and training, reducing the typical training period from weeks or months to a much shorter time frame. Employees could easily refer back to the system when procedures and processes were still new and unfamiliar. SweetProcess also served as a decentralized knowledge base, preventing the organization from being vulnerable when a key person was not around. Stanley documented the processes at their Denmark facility and transferred that information to their South Florida facility using SweetProcess, creating a system that both facilities could use right away.

Operational Impact

The implementation of SweetProcess brought about significant operational improvements at Atlantic Sapphire. The software streamlined business process documentation, making it easier for employees to be part of the entire work process. It also facilitated seamless employee onboarding and training, enhancing employees’ confidence in their performance. The software served as a decentralized knowledge base, preventing the organization from being vulnerable when a key person was not around. It also reduced the pressure on individuals who were the only ones capable of performing a particular task. The software also facilitated the transfer of operational knowledge from the Denmark facility to the new facility in the United States, ensuring collaboration and quality assurance. Overall, SweetProcess has empowered the workers at Atlantic Sapphire, keeping them informed on what they need to do at all times to avoid lapses.

Quantitative Benefit

Reduced the typical employee onboarding and training period from weeks or months to a much shorter time frame.
Enabled the company to produce salmon locally and sustainably, reducing the carbon footprint associated with flying salmon to the United States.
Facilitated the transfer of operational knowledge from the Denmark facility to the new facility in the United States, ensuring collaboration and quality assurance.