Delivering quality products at the lowest possible price is more important than ever in today’s volatile economy. AB Vista is doing this on a daily basis. The producer of feed enzymes, yeast, and natural betaine achieves this with the help of BESTMIX® price formulation software. Thanks to the switch from BESTMIX® Feed Formulation 3.28 to the cloud version 4.0, users can work together independent of time and place to create the optimal and most cost-efficient recipes.
About AB Vista
AB Vista is an animal nutrition technology company that provides products and technical services to the global animal nutrition industry. Since its foundation in 2004, AB Vista has grown to become a leading player in feed enzymes and one of the largest suppliers of yeast and natural betaine. The company focuses on four main subsectors: poultry, pigs, ruminants, and aquaculture. AB Vista is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with regional offices in the United States, Brazil, Spain, Germany, India, Singapore, and China.
R&D as a differentiator
According to Gustavo Cordero, Global Swine Technical Manager, R&D and product optimization are important differentiators for AB Vista. “Extensive research comes before the launch of every new product,” he explains. “Our testing is at a very high level, both scientifically and technically. Where necessary, we work together with knowledge centers and universities.”
AB Vista uses this scientific basis to create market-oriented recipes at the lowest possible cost. “Many raw materials are much more expensive today than they were just two years ago, and we notice that our customers are paying more attention than ever to cost reduction. BESTMIX® software is a crucial tool for this.”
The user-friendliness of BESTMIX® Feed Formulation
AB Vista has been using BESTMIX® Feed Formulation for many years. “What appeals to me about the software is its user-friendliness. The software clearly visualizes the minimum and maximum tolerances, so you immediately know what adjustment margins a recipe offers and what impact that adjustment will have on the total cost,” says Cordero.
Advantages of formulation in the cloud
AB Vista switched from BESTMIX® Feed Formulation 3.28 to BESTMIX® Feed Formulation 4 last year. “This cloud version offers us even more added value,” explains Cordero. “Our formulation software users are in different locations and time zones. Everyone — regardless of where they operate — can now seamlessly continue working on recipes that their colleagues have been working on somewhere else in the world. File transfer is no longer required, making the software even more convenient for streamlined collaboration.”
Smooth implementation
When the BESTMIX® consultants first demonstrated the software, the AB Vista team was immediately convinced. “Another valuable feature is that BESTMIX® makes constant backups, so we don’t have to worry about losing data,” says Cordero, who also appreciated the smooth implementation. “The fact that we had already been using BESTMIX® Feed Formulation obviously made the switch less drastic. Initially, we ensured that the three main users had mastered the package completely. After that, we organized internal training for the staff members who actively use the formulation software.”
For Cordero, the integration of BESTMIX® Feed Formulation 4 illustrates the company’s strong relationship with the BESTMIX® consultants. “We can quickly and easily get in touch with our contacts at BESTMIX® and they’re always ready to assist us. We’re looking forward to many years of productive cooperation,” he concludes.