60% Cost Savings Through Onsite-Offshore FarmOps Delivery
A global multi-berry agricultural enterprise required an integrated software suite to manage farm-to-warehouse operations. CES delivered end-to-end web, mobile, and data warehouse solutions through a coordinated onsite-offshore model, supporting daily field operations, workforce management, and warehouse processes – while achieving up to 60% cost savings through optimized delivery and reusable systems.
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The Challenge
the client
Agriculture
Technology Stack
- Oracle
- Hadoop
- Custom Web Applications
- Mobile Applications
Solution Area
- Farm Management Software
- Data Warehouse & Application Development
the impact
60%
cost savings through onsite–offshore delivery
Automated, reusable systems reduced operational redundancy
1 unified platform covering farm, workforce, and warehouse operations
End-to-end IT ownership across development, data, and support
The shift was operations-led. The result:
Unified farm-to-warehouse execution.
The Need
The organization required a technology partner capable of understanding complex agricultural operations and delivering end-to-end software services. The focus was on building integrated systems for workforce management, yield tracking, warehouse operations, and data visibility – while supporting cloud-ready data warehousing and real-time operational coordination.
Challenges
- Onsite Resource Constraints: Talent availability was limited due to the geographic location of farming operations.
- Field-to-Office Communication Gaps: Operational efficiency depended on real-time data exchange between field teams and administrative staff.
- Distributed Delivery Complexity: Seamless collaboration was required between onsite and offshore teams due to the operational nature of the applications.
FarmOps Web & Mobile Applications
- Developed custom applications supporting workforce productivity, payroll, incentives, and operational tracking.
Data Warehouse & BI Foundation
- Delivered Oracle- and Hadoop-based solutions to support analytics and reporting across farm and warehouse operations.
Operational Modules Integrated into Daily Use
- Applications supported real-world workflows including:
- Timesheets, payroll, wages, and incentives
- Block estimation and yield tracking
- Food safety, food receipt, and quality scoring
- Pallet authentication and warehouse management
- Procurement, overhead authentication, and help desk operations
Flexible Support Model
- Provided production support and maintenance aligned to operational demand without fixed overhead.
- Achieved up to 60% savings through a balanced onsite–offshore delivery model
- Reduced duplication through automated workflows and reusable frameworks
- Established a single IT partner for end-to-end agricultural software needs
- Supported real-time operational decision-making across farm and warehouse teams
