Case Study

    Lakeview Farms Slashes Launch Time by 50% - and Scales Growth - with Loftware Smartflow

    How a $650M refrigerated foods leader streamlined operations, boosted efficiency, and accelerated product launches

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    By implementing Loftware Smartflow, Lakeview Farms cut launch time in half, streamlined collaboration across 1,100 employees, and scaled through six acquisitions, while reducing headcount needs.

     

    Founded in 1988 with just one customer, Lakeview Farms has grown into a $650M refrigerated foods powerhouse with 1,100 employees and over 1,000 SKUs. Known for its dips, spreads, hummus, salsa, desserts, and specialty foods, the company has scaled through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

    Business challenges

     

    Lakeview Farms faced manual, fragmented, and error-prone processes that slowed product launches and created bottlenecks across teams:

     

    • Manual, error-prone processes: Artwork and labeling were managed via Excel and paper files, leading to labor-intensive workflows, frequent errors, and delays due to manual tracking and follow-ups 
    • Lack of visibility and accountability: Without real-time project tracking, teams experienced bottlenecks and misalignment across marketing, R&D, sales, and purchasing 
    • Inefficient collaboration: The absence of a centralized system delayed nutritional info finalization, artwork approvals, and time-to-market competitiveness 

     

    The solution

     

    Lakeview Farms implemented Loftware Smartflow to modernize their artwork management with centralized, automated workflows.

     

    • Centralized project management: A unified platform for internal teams and external partners improved coordination and accountability 
    • Reduced email clutter & paper reliance: Streamlined communication and document handling enhanced traceability and version control 
    • Accelerated time-to-market: Faster product launches and commercialization, even during acquisitions 
    • Scalable integration: Smartflow enabled seamless onboarding of acquired SKUs and UPCs, maintaining consistent workflows 

    Smartflow has been a game-changer for us. The automation of artwork management has significantly improved our efficiency and reduced errors. We now have better visibility and control over our processes, which has allowed us to focus more on innovation and growth.

    Katie Metcalfe

    Marketing Services Manager 

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