Industry: Organic Food Production
Location: Slovenia
Website: www.dg69.si
Standards Implemented: IFS Food Standard (International Featured Standards)
Transformation Focus: Digital Automation of Compliance, Documentation, and Quality Control
Background
DG 69, operating under the brand Eko Bio Organic, is a leading Slovenian company specializing in the production and distribution of certified organic food products. With a reputation built on quality, transparency, and environmental stewardship, DG 69 aimed to strengthen its compliance with the IFS Food Standard—a globally recognized certification for food safety and quality.
However, maintaining IFS certification required extensive documentation, traceability, and continuous quality management. Manual processes were becoming inefficient, prone to human error, and difficult to scale.
Challenge:
• Manual Documentation: Quality checks, batch records, and supplier audits were paper-based, time-consuming, and difficult to track.
• Compliance Complexity: IFS requires meticulous control over every step of the supply chain—from raw material sourcing to final product packaging.
• Audit Readiness: Preparing for IFS audits was labor-intensive, involving days of collecting and verifying paperwork.
• Data Inconsistency: Without a centralized system, data was fragmented across spreadsheets, folders, and physical files.
Solution
DG 69 partnered with us to fully automate and digitize its IFS compliance processes using an integrated, cloud-based quality management system.
Key components of the solution included:
• ✅ Centralized Digital QMS (Quality Management System)
• ✅ Automated Traceability from Farm to Fork
• ✅ Real-Time Data Capture and Reporting
• ✅ Digital Document Control System
• ✅ Mobile Access for Floor-Level Data Entry
• ✅ Automated Alerts & Corrective Action Tracking
Every IFS clause was mapped digitally, enabling full transparency and traceability across the production lifecycle.
Implementation Process
1. Gap Analysis
Evaluated current processes against IFS requirements and identified bottlenecks in documentation and control.
2. System Design
Built a customized digital interface aligned with IFS food safety and quality workflows, including HACCP, hygiene monitoring, equipment maintenance, and more.
3. Data Migration
Converted all historical records, SOPs, and certifications into the new digital system.
4. Employee Training
Conducted multi-level training to ensure smooth adoption, from operators to management.
5. Live Roll-Out & Monitoring
System went live within 3 months, with real-time monitoring and ongoing optimization.
Results
• IFS Audit Preparation Time Reduced by 80%
All required documentation was accessible in seconds via the centralized platform.
• Zero Non-Conformities in Last IFS Audit
Auditors praised the transparency, responsiveness, and digital clarity of DG 69’s systems.
• Improved Efficiency & Data Accuracy
Eliminated paperwork errors and redundant data entry. Operators input quality data directly from production lines via tablets.
• Sustainable & Scalable Compliance
The system is scalable to other certifications (e.g., BRC, ISO 22000), future-proofing DG 69’s operations.
Testimonial
“Digitizing our IFS compliance was a game-changer. Not only did we reduce the workload during audits, but we now have a proactive quality culture driven by data and real-time alerts. It’s a huge leap forward for a company rooted in tradition but focused on the future.”
— Luka, Operations Manager, DG 69
Conclusion
By embracing digital transformation, DG 69 has established itself as a pioneer in the organic food industry—demonstrating that IFS compliance doesn’t have to be a burden, but an opportunity to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable systems.