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September 10, 2026
Miranda van Tellingen
For many companies in the agriculture and agribusiness sector, efficient inventory management is essential. Machine parts, tools, consumables, and other operational assets must be available at the right time to prevent downtime. However, in practice, inventory management still often relies on manual processes, fragmented record-keeping, and periodic stock counts.
This not only takes time but also increases the risk of errors. When inventory is spread across multiple locations, workshops, warehouses, or service vehicles, maintaining an up-to-date overview becomes increasingly challenging.
An interesting real-world example that demonstrates the benefits of digitalization is that of Landpower, an agricultural machinery distributor. By implementing Zebra technology, the company was able to reduce the time required for stocktaking by as much as 75%.
Landpower manages a network of more than 50 locations and works with thousands of different parts and products every day. Like many organizations in the agriculture and agribusiness sector, the company faced a familiar challenge: how do you keep inventory data up to date without employees spending significant time on administrative tasks? As the number of locations and inventory items grows, maintaining a complete and reliable overview becomes increasingly difficult.
When inventory information is recorded manually or processed only at a later stage, discrepancies between actual stock levels and the inventory recorded in the system can quickly arise. This can lead to maintenance delays, unnecessary orders, or employees losing valuable time searching for parts. For organizations that depend on the rapid availability of materials, this has a direct impact on day-to-day operations.
To improve these processes, Landpower chose Zebra mobiee computers. Employees record inventory data directly at the point of activity, making information instantly available across the organization. This provides real-time inventory visibility while significantly reducing manual data entry errors.
This approach also offers clear benefits for organizations in the agriculture and agribusiness sector. With mobile computers and barcode scanning, inventory management and operational processes can be streamlined, while employees always have access to up-to-date information.
During stock counts, items are scanned and recorded immediately, making discrepancies easier to identify and resolve. The result was a significant efficiency gain: the time required for inventory counting was reduced by as much as 75%.
Would you like to see how this works in practice? Discover the possibilities of Zebra technology for the digitalization of the agriculture and agribusiness sector.
Although Landpower operates in Australia and New Zealand, the challenges it faced are highly relevant to agricultural businesses, machinery suppliers, and agribusiness service organizations worldwide. In many cases, parts, equipment, and operational assets are spread across multiple locations, warehouses, and workshops.
With Zebra solutions, organizations can digitize inventory management, accelerate stocktaking processes, and provide employees with real-time access to accurate information. This not only improves productivity but also gives businesses greater control over operations and enables better decision-making based on real-time data.
Do these challenges sound familiar within your organization? Discover how Zebra mobile solutions can help improve inventory management, asset tracking, and the digitalization of operational workflows across the agriculture and agribusiness sector.