More speed. It’s one of the top priorities for ag retailers—and one of the main reasons they come to us. Shorter lines. Less overtime. No idling equipment.
While we take an individualized approach with every customer—digging into their specific pain points—there are eight proven strategies we commonly use to help retailers do more with less.
1. Automated Loadout
Automated loadout also improves accuracy, reduces errors, and allows employees to do more.
2. Plant Production Software with Smart Batching
ICS ControlPro can automatically make the calculations to ensure even, consistent batches regardless of system or truck capacity limitations.
3. Agronomy Software Interface
Save time and improve communication between your plants and your home office. Eliminate rekeying errors and wasteful duplicate efforts.
4. Automated Hot Loads
MEI Ag Retail sites are typically designed to incorporate hot loading. With automated line flushes and purges, our systems can help ensure accurate and precise blends.
5. Automated Premix
Quickly and precisely add additives, micronutrients or small quantities of crop chemicals to your batches. MEI can connect mini-bulk totes to your tanks while still allowing for hand-adds.
6. Unattended 24/7 Bay
Service customers and move product between locations around the clock. Authorize customers and individuals to securely pick up their own loads unattended.
7. Added Bays
Double your capacity by allowing twice the traffic. Additional bays can serve as receiving bays or provide 24/7 access, depending on your operational needs.
Some retailers designate specific bays for different types of traffic, enabling prioritization and even faster load times.
8. High Speed Mass Flow Meters & Other Equipment Enhancements
Sometimes speed is a matter of plumbing. MEI is more than just programmers; we know equipment, systems, and facility design. We can help you optimize your efficiency at every step of the process.
