Reduce waste with AROLINK®
Even in well-organized productions, waste can occur that is not detected in time. It can be small deviations in weight, temperatures, handling errors or goods not being used in time in the warehouse. AROLINK® makes waste visible and manageable with real-time data, digital control and documentation – while supporting upcoming requirements like ISO 20001.
How AROLINK helps reduce waste
Full transparency
AROLINK® creates a digital mirror of the entire factory – from raw material reception to production, storage and shipping. You can follow all raw materials, products and processes in real time and see where deviations or waste occur. This way, the factory can find the causes of waste based on valid real-time data instead of gut feelings.
Automation
AROLINK® can be integrated with sensors, scanners, printers and scales to record data automatically and correctly. This ensures accurate and reliable data – and reduces the risk of manual errors that often lead to waste. It also improves documentation and traceability, making it easy to identify, analyze and prevent waste across production.
Analysis and documentation
AROLINK® data gives the factory an overview of waste and deviations and the opportunity to systematically document self-inspection – for example in relation to ISO 22000 and HACCP requirements. By linking data to specific actions and incidents, it becomes easier to analyze causes, document improvements and stand stronger during audits.
Verification
AROLINK® verifies by comparing and confirming data to ensure that the next step in production is correct and approved. For example, checking whether a raw material matches the BOM, whether the received item matches the delivery note and purchase order, whether a delivery matches the sales order, or whether a raw material is certified for use in that production.
Storage data and shelf life
AROLINK® keeps track of expiration dates and storage location and can be customized with different picking rules – such as the FIFO principle.
This avoids stock rejection and ensures that raw materials are used in the right order and on time.
Control points
Super users can set up checkpoints for parameters that typically lead to waste, such as temperature on receipt, weight in production or storage time of finished goods. If something deviates, AROLINK® reacts immediately. This prevents errors from growing and ending up as waste.
ISO 20001 – the future standard for reducing food waste
A new international standard, ISO 20001, is on its way and is expected to be launched in 2026.
It will be an important tool for food companies that want to work systematically to identify, prevent and reduce food waste and losses.
Among other things, the standard will require:
- Mapping where and how waste occurs
- Data-based documentation and follow-up
- Implementation of control mechanisms
- Continuous improvement across processes
One unified system to reduce waste – and improve visibility
AROLINK® gives your factory a digital tool that makes it possible to detect, prevent and document waste – both in production and in stock. AROLINK® gathers all relevant data in one place, so you can work more efficiently, purposefully and data-driven.
AROLINK® helps you to:
- Catch deviations in time
- Ensure correct registration
- Manage inventory and shelf life
- Document efforts to both customers and authorities
Whether you want to reduce food waste, strengthen your quality or prepare for future requirements like ISO 20001, AROLINK® is a strong foundation.