Taylor PrestonCutting through complexity

Taylor Preston is a New Zealand red meat processor operating in a highly demanding and time-sensitive manufacturing environment. The company relies on robust business systems to support processing operations, inventory management, commercial activities and timely decision-making across the organization.

For Taylor Preston, technology plays an important role in keeping operations running efficiently. From supporting day-to-day activities to providing the information needed for timely decision-making, reliable systems are essential to the organization’s success.

The company’s existing MeatPro and Navision 2016 environment remained businesscritical, but Taylor Preston wanted a more sustainable way to stay current without the disruption associated with major upgrade projects. Previous upgrades had required significant time and effort, making it difficult to maintain the desired pace of change.

Any new solution also needed to retain the specialist capabilities required for red meat processing. The challenge was therefore not simply to replace existing systems, but to modernize without compromising the functionality and processes the organization relied on every day.

Selecting the right implementation partner was just as important as choosing the right platform.

Red meat processing has highly specialized operational requirements, many of which are embedded within MeatPro, Fujitsu’s solution for meat processors. Connecting processing operations, inventory, sales and finance, it plays a critical role in supporting activities across the organization.

That long-standing industry experience gave Taylor Preston confidence that these requirements would be understood and preserved. According to Chief Financial Officer Bruce Shelley, Fujitsu’s knowledge of both the red meat industry and Taylor Preston’s specific needs helped reduce risk and ensure a smooth transition.

Combining sector expertise with a structured delivery approach, the project was guided through clear milestones, strong governance and close collaboration. It also created an opportunity to streamline the solution, reducing complexity and establishing a stronger foundation for future enhancements.

The benefits were visible soon after go-live. Users gained a faster, more seamless experience and better access to information across locations. Fewer bugs and interface issues also reduced time spent resolving problems, allowing teams to focus on core responsibilities.

Reflecting on the successful go-live, Bruce Shelley commented: “When we needed it, the work got done, and they never took their foot off the accelerator. They delivered a great result all the way through.”

With a modern platform in place, Taylor Preston can focus less on maintaining legacy systems and more on streamlining processes and delivering business value. Instead of preparing for another major upgrade cycle, it has a platform that can evolve with changing requirements and support future growth.