Challenges
Before Sera, the greenhouse struggled to optimise its lettuce production and experienced:
- Inefficient production schedules leading to underutilised space and inconsistent quality.
- High operational expenses due to poorly timed workflows and resource use.
- Difficulty balancing production timelines with quality and profitability targets.
Solution
We implemented strategies to optimise lettuce production schedules and resource utilisation:
- Optimal Production Schedules: Designed precise schedules based on growth curves, production speed, and climate conditions to maximise yield per square meter.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analysed historical and real-time data to fine-tune crop timing for peak quality and profitability.
- Cost Reduction Measures: Automated operational workflows to reduce unnecessary resource consumption and labor costs.
Outcome
- Increased Revenue: Achieved a 20% revenue increase per square meter by optimising production schedules and maximising yield.
- Reduced OpEx: Lowered operational expenses by 10%, enhancing overall profitability.
- Consistent Quality: Maintained high standards for lettuce quality, ensuring premium market value.
Why it matters
By aligning production schedules with growth dynamics and operational efficiency, this USA greenhouse achieved higher profitability while reducing costs, setting a new standard for lettuce production.
