Springhill Farm has embraced cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and promote sustainability.The company transitioned to NetSuite in 2015 to improve visibility across the business.“We wanted a product in the cloud that gave us a much better view of our operations,” explains Director James Whatley.This cloud-based system powers key areas of the business, from accounting and sales to CRM and purchasing. They also use RFSmart warehouse software to handle picking, packing, and inventory control. A significant shift has been moving towards a nearly paperless manufacturing process, with most recordkeeping now done via tablets. The company is also working to implement realtime data capture on production lines to further enhance efficiency and reduce errors. By integrating advanced technology into operations, Springhill Farm continues to innovate while reducing waste and increasing efficiency. A FOCUSED PATH TO FUTURE GROWTH Springhill Farm is entering a new phase of growth after a rapid expansion, with 40 new staff members added in just two months. “We feel like we’ve just had a really rapid growth period,” says Fiona. “Right now, we need to consolidate a little bit… and really make [our new ranges] fly.” Springhill Farm is set to launch into the Coles bakery in February. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to collaborate with an international 1300 97 88 55 | inboxgroup.com.au | sales@inboxgroup.com.au Designing and delivering custom packaging solutions to enhance the protection and presentation of your product. 18 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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