Gippsland Bulk Spreaders

With clearer visibility across jobs, paddocks, and past work, Tabula has become a valuable tool supporting Gippsland Bulk Spreaders’ day-to-day operations.

We caught up with Ben Aitken, Manager at Gippsland Bulk Spreaders, to learn how Tabula supports clearer job planning, stronger communication between the office and field, and more efficient day-to-day operations.

"Out in the field, having clear, reliable information makes all the difference. Tabula gives us that. It's made our jobs easier, quicker and more accurate"

Results at a glance

• Clearer job setup from the office, reducing admin and field errors

• Greater customer confidence through real-time farm and paddock mapping

• Faster access to historical job and spreading records

The Business

Operating across the Gippsland region, Gippsland Bulk Spreaders is a family-owned business that has supported farmers for more than 65 years, delivering spreading services to dairy, beef, sheep, and horticulture customers.

The team adopted Tabula in 2023 to further strengthen visibility of jobs in progress and streamline fleet coordination. Working across varied terrain, the business relies on experienced drivers and strong communication between the office and field.

Since implementing Tabula, the platform has become an important part of how the team plans jobs, coordinates work between office and field, and maintains visibility across their operation.

Clearer job setup from office through to the field

Like many long-standing contracting businesses, Gippsland Bulk Spreaders previously used paper-based maps alongside driver knowledge in the field when selecting paddocks.

"It's changed the game for us being able to take on most of the responsibility for selecting paddocks in the office. It takes that pressure away from the driver."

By setting up jobs centrally in the office using Tabula, the team can confirm paddocks and job details before work begins. This helps ensure drivers head to the right place with clear instructions, while also saving time in the field - particularly during busy periods.

Building customer confidence with better visibility

Tabula has also strengthened how the team at Gippsland Bulk Spreaders interacts with customers by providing clearer information during early conversations with landowners.

By mapping farms in real time, the team can quickly understand paddock layout, size, and job requirements - helping create more informed conversations and a more professional experience.

"While you're on the phone, you get the opportunity to build a relationship with the customer while talking over their farm. They get a bit of confidence when you start mapping their property. In the past we didn't have that, so it's definitely changed the game."

Faster answers, less guesswork

With years of work completed across the region, quick access to historical job information is important for providing timely customer support.

Tabula allows the team to easily reference past jobs and spreading records when customers get in touch, making it quicker to answer questions and reducing time spent searching through paperwork.