Large-Scale Animal Identification Project: What to Expect from an Industry Partner
Supplying a few hundred loops and participating in a program involving several hundred thousand animals are not the same line of work.
When a project becomes national, regional, or institutional in scope, the partner’s industrial capacity takes on strategic importance.
1. Understanding the Regulatory Framework
The product must be adapted to the requirements of the region.
This applies in particular to:
● identifier format;
● RFID technology;
● mandatory markings;
● numbering;
● colors;
● certification;
● data organization.
A standard product therefore cannot automatically be deployed as-is in every country.
2. Ensure consistent production
On a large scale, even the slightest variation can affect thousands of parts.
The manufacturer must be able to ensure consistent quality throughout the entire production run.
This requires expertise in materials, production parameters, and quality control
ARDES handles design, manufacturing, and quality control at its Saint-Chef facility.
3. Mastering Customization
Programs may require:
● specific numbers;
● institutional logos;
● barcodes;
● colors;
● languages;
● specific formats.
Customization must therefore be scalable without creating inconsistencies in the process.
4. Ensure controlled numbering
A large-scale operation requires rigorous batch management.
A duplication or sequencing error can have disproportionate consequences.
Identifier management is therefore a field of its own within the industry.
5. Organize the logistics
The product must be manufactured, but it must also be:
● packaged;
● labeled;
● stored;
● shipped;
● distributed.
For some international projects, logistics must sometimes be organized by region or by local partner.
6. Train the teams
The program’s success does not depend solely on the product.
The teams responsible for installation and deployment must understand:
● product specifications;
● installation;
● accessories;
● electronic reading;
● procedures to follow.
ARDES notes, in particular, that it has provided training to ministries of livestock in Africa and is expanding its network across several markets on the continent.
7. Provide post-deployment support
Once the initial delivery has been completed, new needs arise:
● replacements;
● program expansion;
● additional equipment;
● training for new teams;
● technical support.
The selection of an industrial partner must therefore be planned with a multi-year perspective in mind.
8. Be able to adapt the solution
Every market has its own constraints.
A manufacturer’s value lies not only in its catalog, but also in its
ability to adapt a product or process when the project requires it.
Are you planning an institutional program or a large-
identification campaign?
ARDES supports distributors, organizations, and institutional stakeholders in developing
identification projects tailored to their regions.
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