Whole salmon grading and distribution system - Marel

Empowered by INNOVA
Marel’s INNOVA production management software solution is the
backbone to its entire whole-fish grading and distribution system.
It enables managers full control and comprehensive details of every step of the production process, from slaughter to
dispatch, including order processing and planning, quality control and logistics management.
Throughout the entire process, INNOVA:
• collects and registers relevant data such as flow and rate of production.
• enables monitoring online, in real time, of key performance indicators such as yield, throughput and quality.
• includes order processing (PO) software that oversees precise specifications on factors such as size, weight, quality,
packing requirements, ice dosing and other critical parameters.
• has an integrated automatic alarm monitoring function that oversees all alerts and incidents along the line, which helps
to significantly reduce downtime.
The continuous and reliable data collection also ensures full traceability of the products, throughout the entire production
process. This function enables operators to trace products back to their original source, thereby minimizing the risk of
large recalls. The system also supports quality inspection points as set up in the process according to the plant’s quality
specifications. INNOVA’s built-in traceability and quality functions enable salmon processors to keep in step with food
safety regulations and increased demands on quality assurance within the industry.
Information automatically generated by INNOVA helps plant operators to identify opportunities for processing
improvements. Ultimately, INNOVA empowers salmon processors to optimize their overall plant performance.
“Sitting here at my screen, I can monitor fish as it
passes through the factory and see exactly what’s
going on in real time. If there are any unexpected
hitches or delays likely to affect delivery schedules,
I can react to them immediately, or even see them
coming before they actually occur. INNOVA has
also made prioritizing orders for dispatching much
simpler and effective,” says Anne Meling Brathen,
Logistics Department, Bremnes Seashore.
Subject to change without notice / 850-5000-36310 / Marel hf. / Jan.2013