Embedded Reliable and Accessible Data Solution Ensures Milk Safety
Chr. Hansen A/S aims to provide a credible milk antibiotic testing process via an advanced hardware testing kit paired with a user-friendly mobile app and data management system.
Global producer of natural solutions, Chr. Hansen A/S, works to make milk antibiotic testing more accessible and more importantly, reliable. They wanted to develop a process that can be improved by digital tools. Some of the goals they were looking to achieve are to reduce fraudulent tests, get timely accurate data, and make the process user-friendly. Monstarlab was tapped to create the solutions that complement their newly developed test kits designed to get unique test information and with Bluetooth and GPS technologies built-in. A mobile app and a data management system software were developed by the team in just 3 month’s time.
Looking to Modernise a Traditional Process
Using testing strips to check acceptable antibiotics levels in dairy products has been commonplace since the early 2000s. However, it has commonly been done manually and beleaguered with unfortunate reports of test results manipulation. Chr. Hansen A/S developed a new testing kit that digitally identifies unique test strips on top of being infused with Bluetooth and GPS technologies. They needed a technology partner to develop the complementing software that will complete the digital milk testing process. By using agile methodology, the team designed the user experience, user interfaces, and system architectures. Monstarlab built on their technology and designed digital tools that not only complement the new test kits but also enhance the overall experience for the users.
The App & Software
The mobile app enables user account creation and extracts the results of the tests in real-time. It can be used to get the information and store it in the device in either offline or online mode. It can also take additional information such as pictures for documentation then share the results via email and push the data to the cloud once online. The solution comes with a Data Management System. This is where test results and information get processed into an easy to understand dashboard once available in the cloud. By organizing data into actionable graphs, charts, and insights, users are able to analyse trends, identify specific key areas where bad results occurred, and even the historical quality of their milk production.
User Friendly
The app and the data management system are very easy to use. Drivers and dairy personnel can easily download the app, create an account, and sync their test kits using Bluetooth. Results are automatically recorded and reported, thus relieving the users from the burden of manual logging and checking.
Visual Dashboard
Key stakeholders can now make more informed decisions by being able to organise critical data into meaningful information. The data management system provides visual representations of data to enable better analysis. It also allows access to granular data to zero in on critical pain points.
Real-Time Notifications
The system allows for real-time notification to key stakeholders once a test conducted yields a bad result. This can help stakeholders make critical decisions and it also serves a deterrent to fraud.
- Deployment of the mobile app and data management system MVP in just 3 months.
About Chr. Hansen A/S
Chr. Hansen A/S, a Danish multinational bioscience company, develops natural solutions for other industries such as food & beverage, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and even agriculture. The company’s goal is to help improve the overall quality of food and life. One aspect they are invested in is milk safety in terms of the acceptable level of detected antibiotics. The company is present in over 30 countries worldwide with more than 3,000 employees. A majority of their manpower is engaged in research and development of the company’s primary products namely food cultures, probiotics, enzymes, and natural colors. In FY 2018/19 their revenue amounted to EUR 1,161 million.
The Partnership
Enduring Partnership Towards a Common Goal
A good working relationship has been established despite the short period of engagement as both aspire to make the quality of life better for everyone. Monstarlab consistently delivered quality technology thus earning the trust of Chr. Hansen A/S. Further app/system improvements and features will be continuously developed in close collaboration.
"Due to the digital integration that comes with the portable reader and app, the MilkSafe™ test kit range ensures an affordable and systematic approach to rapid antibiotic testing, storing data for full traceability and future documentation. This makes the MilkSafe™ test kit range a perfect tool to help customers further improve their quality assurance standards."
