TMT Farms Bean & Seed Co.
The crew at TMT Farms Bean & Seed Company is working to beat both the ticking clock and Mother Nature. Owned and operated by Terry, Tracy, Ryan and Jordan Wanzek, the family business is located rurally near Cleveland, ND. Along with the Wanzek’s, there are five full-time employees that have been with the business for years.
Although farming is the focus, TMT Farms also operates a seed company which often adds to the chaos during the peak busy season. When not farming or distributing seed, they also sell and ship pinto beans domestically and around the world. “Over the years we have expanded into other value-added businesses,” Ryan Wanzek, co-owner and operator, explained.
With such a diverse operation, it’s important for things to be as simple and streamlined as possible for TMT Farms. In the past, they have faced a lack of efficiency and missed transactions between the office and the bean plant. By implementing a Cloud Voice system throughout the facility, they are able to call and utilize the intercom system within the main office and the bean plant. They have also integrated all of their computers and systems together on one business Managed Wi-Fi Network. “The biggest improvement for us was reducing redundancies, ultimately improving day-to-day operations,” Ryan said.
After they found their groove and increased production, the Wanzeks realized they needed a way to keep an eye on the facility. They needed a reliable security camera system that would cover the grounds and allow them to keep track of what was going in and out daily. Because time is of the essence, they decided the best option was a Dakota Central commercial camera system. Dakota Central technicians installed three outdoor cameras, giving them a view from all angles. Ryan stated, “it’s one of those things you hope you never need, but you’re glad it’s there just in case.” The cameras also have recording and playback capabilities, which they utilize for security purposes, as well as comparing trucks to paperwork to make sure transactions are accurate.
“The biggest value we see is accessibility. When we need something, we can call and they’ll be right there,” Ryan explained. As a local business themselves, TMT Farms understands the value of working with other local businesses.
When productivity is essential, having the right technology and systems in place can make all the difference.
