Best-in-class industry ERP meets the top protein MES

We’re delighted to announce the successful integration of Infor CloudSuite™ Food & Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with Marel Software Manufacturing Execution System (MES), designed specifically to enhance the operational efficiency and data management for the meat, poultry, and fish processing industry.

Processors from these industries face demanding tasks. They operate complex production lines that generate a significant number of data points per animal, and traditional ERP systems are simply not well-suited to manage transactions at this granular level. Furthermore, these processors often invest heavily in industrial automation and production lines equipped with dedicated MES. However, the integration between MES and ERP systems has historically been very basic, limiting the insights available into the inventory and yield (both weight and cost) within the ERP. Custom integrations bring added cost and risk to these projects.

With the integration of Infor CloudSuite™ Food & Beverage ERP and Marel Software MES, built for the meat, poultry, and fish processing industry, Infor now offers a best-practice solution within the protein sector. This integration supports unique industry concepts such as:

• Catchweight, grades/attributes
• Farm-lots, production lots and sublots
• By-products and disassembly processes
• Processes for capturing slaughtering data necessary for grower settlements

In addition, the integration will bring forward several other key benefits:

• Traceability: Enhanced traceability throughout the processing stages
• Inventory insight: Improved visibility into real-time product inventory
• Meat balance: Better management of meat balance, including yield in weight and cost
• Cost efficiency: Reduced costs and risks associated with deployment
• Leveraged expertise: Combines the expertise of the leading vendor in protein processing equipment and MES with the leading cloud solution for the food and beverage industry

By allowing leading industry-specific MES and ERP systems to perform their designed functions effectively, this integration avoids complexity and customizations, providing a robust and efficient solution.

Learn more about how Infor supports the meat, poultry and fish industries here.

About Marel

In today’s food processing industry, margin pressures and regulatory demands require innovative solutions. Marel Software MES solutions offer a comprehensive range of solutions to transform operations by harnessing operational data from machines and processes across the entire business. Our solutions empower data-driven decision-making that drives profitability and scale to adapt to your needs. Marel software experts work with you from concept through installation and ongoing support, ensuring you maximize your software investment. With our global network of software experts available 24/7, a partnership with us positions your business for future success in food processing.

Learn more about Marel here.