THE BRIEF
The client required a system to manage the intake of wheat from farms and merchants, with full control over weighbridge integration, laboratory testing, quality assessment, contract specifications and compliance. They needed a streamlined process to record incoming loads, validate them against contractual agreements, manage call-offs and ensure only approved wheat was accepted into storage. The solution also needed to strengthen quality control and provide clear visibility across purchasing, intake and testing operations.
Introduction
Managing wheat intake is a critical part of flour production. Each delivery must be weighed, sampled, tested and assessed before it can be accepted into storage. Alongside this, the business must ensure that every load aligns with contract specifications, quality thresholds and purchasing agreements.
Manual processes or disconnected systems can make this difficult, leading to delays, reduced traceability and increased risk of non-compliant materials entering the supply chain. Bradshaws required a joined-up solution that would connect purchasing, weighbridge operations, laboratory testing and intake decisions into one reliable platform.
Solution
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Axisware developed a bespoke wheat intake and quality control system tailored to the operational needs of Bradshaws. The application manages the full intake lifecycle, from the arrival of wheat deliveries through to final acceptance and stock deposit.
The system integrates with the weighbridge to capture vehicle and load weights accurately, reducing manual entry and improving efficiency at goods-in. Each load can then be linked to sampling and laboratory testing workflows, allowing quality checks to be completed before material is deposited.
Contract management functionality ensures that incoming wheat is validated against agreed specifications, including supplier details, contract quantities, quality parameters and compliance requirements. The system also supports wheat contracts and call-offs, helping the business control deliveries against outstanding commitments and purchasing plans.
By bringing together weighbridge data, quality testing, intake records and contract controls, the solution gives Bradshaws a complete and auditable view of raw material intake. It also supports stronger decision-making by ensuring that acceptance, rejection or routing decisions are based on accurate and timely information.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency through weighbridge integration and reduced manual data entry
- Stronger quality control with laboratory testing embedded into the intake process
- Better compliance by validating loads against contract specifications and agreed standards
- Greater traceability for every wheat delivery from supplier through to storage
- Clearer contract and call-off management to support purchasing and delivery planning
- Reduced risk of non-compliant raw materials entering production
- Centralised visibility across intake, testing, contracts and stock movements
- Accurate audit trails for operational review and reporting
Conclusion
The wheat intake and quality control system delivered by Axisware gave Bradshaws a more controlled, efficient and traceable way to manage raw material intake. By integrating weighbridge operations, laboratory testing, contract compliance and call-off management, the business gained a single platform to support quality assurance and purchasing control. The result is a smarter intake process that protects product quality, strengthens compliance and improves operational visibility.
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