The operation of feeding systems plays a central role in modern pig farming. However, users in the barn still have reservations about using complex software solutions - partly because international teams sometimes find it difficult to understand the language. In some cases, some employees should only be able to control certain work areas with authorisations. With the help of the Pig Planner user interface from WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp, new, user-friendly paths are now being taken. The innovation ensures that users can make virtually no more mistakes and that operation is simpler and more efficient, as both the control panel and the language are customised.
Challenges of previous software solutions
Traditional feeding software is often complex and therefore intimidating for those employees who do not regularly work with these systems. This leads to uncertainties and potential operating errors and can have a negative impact on the safety and efficiency of feeding processes.
The solution: Pig Planner
With the Pig Planner, WEDA offers a simple user interface that is designed to make everyday work in the pigsty easier. Customisable image and function assignments in the national language of each employee make operation intuitive and user-friendly.
1. individual customization:
Each employee receives a menu with their individually set operating options. These can be assigned appropriate authorizations by the barn owner.
2. personalized icons:
Each employee is assigned their own icon to create a personalized control panel on the screen. This icon is identified by name and color to make operation even clearer.
3. Intuitive operation:
As with a smartphone, the individualized control panel opens by clicking on the icon. This makes using the software simple and intuitive.
4. multilingual display:
By selecting the icon, the display automatically switches to the national language of the respective employee, making it even easier to understand and operate.
• Simple operation:
The intuitive user interface reduces the familiarisation period and reduces the error rate during operation.
• Customisation:
Each function can be individually adapted to the needs and responsibilities of employees, which increases efficiency and satisfaction.
• Time saving:
The simple and fast operation optimises employees’ working time.
• Increased safety:
The user-friendly interface minimises the risk of operating errors - which increases the safety of the system.
• Multilingualism:
Automatic language customisation facilitates use for international teams and ensures better communication in the barn.