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Digital Transformation in Fishing: Grup Balfegó's Journey to Sustainable Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Maintenance
Procurement

Use Cases

In-process Traceability
Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

About The Customer

Grup Balfegó is a leading Catalan company specializing in the fishing, aquaculture, and sale of Bluefin tuna. The company is committed to sustainable fishing practices and customer satisfaction, and it is the only company in the world to implement a complete Bluefin tuna traceability system from capture to consumption. This system provides consumers with visibility into sourcing information through a simple SMS message or the company's website. Under the leadership of General Manager Juan Serrano, the company has taken a technological leap to achieve business excellence through a corporate social responsibility system that meets customer expectations and ensures the species' continuity for future generations.

The Challenge

Grup Balfegó, a leading Catalan company in the fishing, aquaculture, and sale of Bluefin tuna, faced a significant challenge in managing the administrative complexity of its operations. The company is committed to sustainable fishing practices and customer satisfaction, which requires strict adherence to over 30 guidelines set by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The ICCAT's recuperation plan, implemented in 2006, aimed to preserve the Bluefin tuna species, making it one of the most regulated fishing activities globally. The company's vision for future generations to continue responsible fishing required an improved approach to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness. The challenge was further compounded by the need to automate administrative activities, reduce human errors, and provide complete traceability of Bluefin tuna from capture to consumption.

The Solution

To address these challenges, Grup Balfegó implemented the AuraQuantic BPM Suite as a corporate automation platform for all its processes, including administration and production. The solution integrated RPA and IoT to input information in automated processes, mobile apps and BPM to gather data and create automatic documents, and ERP system integration for automatic invoicing. The company also used external portals for customers and partners, and ships' GPS systems to register dates and positions, which the BPM used to create fishing heat maps. IoT and BPM were also used to control and register temperature logs along the tuna lifecycle. The solution optimized fishing activity efficiency, adjusted supply to demand, controlled feeding to meet market requirements, executed slaughter according to demand, and expanded to new markets. The solution also automated the creation and transmission of reports and official documentation.

Operational Impact

The implementation of the AuraQuantic BPM Suite has significantly transformed Grup Balfegó's operations. The solution has enabled the company to automate its administrative activities, drastically reducing human errors and improving process times by 80%. The company now has complete traceability of Bluefin tuna from capture to consumption, providing consumers with unprecedented visibility into sourcing information. The system is easy to use and modify by advanced users, allowing for easy adaptation to environmental changes. The company has also been able to acquire previously unknown information, contributing to its commitment to sustainable fishing practices and customer satisfaction. The solution's impact was visible just two weeks after implementation, demonstrating a fast return on investment.

Quantitative Benefit