Globalization of operations and a proliferation of contract types mean millers, processors and feed manufacturers face increased complexity in managing inventory and forward commitment of agricultural commodities. There's more risk of supplier default and price volatility continues.

OpenLink provides a complete solution for the commodities processor or miller from the farmer to the plant, and from the plant to product distribution networks. Business processes supported include production management, materials forecasting and commodity procurement to inventory management, logistics, ticketing and storage through to position management, hedging, FX risk, accounting, treasury management, reporting and compliance. This eliminates much of the manual data integration and reconciliation work typically required in managing operations, and the business gets more timely and accurate information for decision making.

This eliminates much of the manual data integration and reconciliation work typically required in managing operations, and the business gets more timely and accurate information for decision making.

Real-time visibility over positions and inventory levels across all input commodities and products, at all locations, you can optimize inventory management. The solution also automates freight logistics, streamlining processes and tightening payment controls.