Case studies within the red meat supply chain

Each of the case studies address one or more activity within the Red Meat Supply Chain for non-retail trade product and their importance along the supply chain.

• Electronic Meat Transfer Certificate (eMTC) could save meat industry millions
• GS1 integration along the meat supply chain at Nolan Meats
• Abattoir sheep carcase tracking system at Hillside Meats
• Electronic meat transfer certificate (eMTC) at Nolan Meats
• Development of a system to improve offal recovery in beef at John Dee
• Electronic national vendor declaration (eDEC) at Nolan Meats

Meat Value Chains - as strong as their weakest link

FREE Eyre, supported by MLA and PIRSA, has gained a wealth of knowledge from their red meat value chain project. Understanding the role, responsibilites and investment made by stakeholders along the chain has been critical for evaluating the status quo and exploring opportunities. There are many lessons to be learned from other producer driven value chain initiatives.

This project summary outlines recommendations and opportunities and outcomes from the project.