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suitability. It helps us keep things moving quickly, reduce
downtime and ensure the milk gets where it needs to be in the
best possible condition. "
Jon Baldi, senior vice president customer solutions for Lily
Transportation, which delivers feed to livestock throughout
the northeast, noted it's critical to ensure on-time delivery, as
many farms coordinate deliveries on a just-in-time basis for
freshness and inventory control.
" Ensure dairy transport with real-time monitoring, and
short transit times, " he said. " Optimize routes for traffic
and geography, plan loads for efficiency while segregating
products and comply with food safety regulations.
Milk is perishable, so any
delays can impact its quality,
which is why getting the
timing right is crucial. "
Jeremy Ridley, MADCAP
MADCAP offers specialized software platform built to
manage the raw milk supply chain from farm to factory.
Use technology for route adjustments, maintain clear
communication with customers and suppliers, and have
backup plans for emergencies. "
Jon King, co-founder of Milk Moovement, which offers
real-time software that connects the disparate elements of the
dairy supply chain, noted the company has spent the last three
years hyperfocusing on the core data points that make up the
transportation angle of the dairy supply chain.
" By automating all the processes around milk
transportation and logistics, we can reduce human error,
inefficiencies and paperwork, " he said, explaining the system
provides transportation and quality monitoring, production
tracking and producer payment services.
The milk truck driver logs the pickup on farm using a
handheld unit or smartphone and logs the drop-off when the
milk is delivered. Milk sample test results and all relevant
information around each pickup are uploaded to the system
and available for viewing by registered users on Milk
Moovement's desktop and mobile dashboards.
" Right now, our optimization is hitting around 3.5%
reduction on transportation costs and there's still a lot more
to go, " King said.
TECH TALK
Technology has revolutionized dairy transport. While GPS
tracking has been around for decades, what's changed is how
accessible and affordable it's become for processors to track
trucks in real time, helping them stay ahead of delays and
route changes.
" The real game-changer is IoT-powered GPS, " Ridley
said. " It's no longer just about tracking locations, it's about
monitoring critical factors like milk temperature and levels
during transit. If there's a leak or temperature deviation, the
system sends instant alerts, helping processors minimize
product loss, which is especially important in regions where
milk theft and spoilage can be significant issues. "
Route optimization has also made a major impact. With
tools like MADCAP, processors can automatically plan the
most efficient routes, taking into account farm access, milking
times and traffic. One of MADCAP's clients reduced fuel costs
by 10% and saved on driver hours using its scheduling module.
" Haulers benefit, too, as the system ensures trucks are
used efficiently throughout the day, reducing downtime, fuel
consumption and carbon emissions, " Ridley said.
But technology alone doesn't drive efficiency. The key is
having systems that connect and integrate all this data into a
single, reliable source. That's what enables better decisionmaking
and helps streamline the entire supply chain.
Hunter Morgan, regional director of operations for
Transervice, which provides transportation solutions for
The Kroger Co., one of the largest grocers in the US, noted
the two partner to utilize Orbcomm for GPS and reefer
temperature tracking.
" Leveraging this technology allows the supply chain to
become more effective in managing the cold chain process
from the time dairy is loaded on a trailer to the time it is
placed in a cooler at a store, " he said. " Temperature tracking
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