P.PSH.1450 - Thomas Borthwick & Sons Digital Products Officer
Did you know Thomas Borthwick & Sons is accelerating whole-of-value chain digital adoption by engaging a Digital Products Officer?
| Project start date: | 14 March 2023 |
| Project end date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Publication date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Project status: | Terminated |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | Queensland |
Summary
This project supports the engagement of a Digital Products Officer and targeted producer activities within Thomas Borthwick & Sons to accelerate the adoption of data and digital technologies, while building internal capability and aligning with Integrity Systems Company (ISC) 2025 whole-of-value chain digital strategies.
Objectives
The objective of this project is to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies and data-driven practices across the supply chain by engaging a Digital Products Officer and supporting producers in using tools like eNVD, feedback systems, and ISC core programs. It also aims to build internal capability at Thomas Borthwick & Sons to align with the ISC2025 digital strategy.
Key findings
The engagement of a Digital Products Officer at Thomas Borthwick & Sons was initially intended to support digital adoption, however, the officer departed during the project and the role was not replaced, limiting the project's capacity to deliver on its intended digital capability outcomes.
Benefits to industry
This project contributes to broader industry advancement by promoting the adoption of digital tools such as eNVD and feedback systems, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and supporting alignment with ISC2025 objectives.
MLA action
Further investment is continued in this area with more Digital Product Officers being co-funded across industry.
Future research
Further investment is continued in this area with more Digital Product Officers being co-funded across industry.
More information
| Project manager: | Demelsa Lollback |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Thomas Borthwick & Sons |
