Live Animal Operations, Under Control.

A real-time operational control system for AVI rooms — designed for airline-grade execution, welfare assurance, and audit readiness.

LAC Systems introduces an operational control layer that currently does not exist in AVI room operations. While cargo systems track shipments and standards define requirements, there is no system purpose-built to control welfare execution, ensure staff accountability, and generate audit evidence in real-time.

Today: Fragmented Visibility

Current AVI room operations rely on a combination of cargo systems, paper logs, and manual processes. While functional, this approach creates gaps in real-time oversight and accountability.

Cargo Systems

Track AWB location and status, but not welfare task execution or operational details within the AVI room.

Paper SOPs

Procedures exist and staff are trained, but execution tracking is manual and retrospective.

Manual Logging

Welfare checks, feeding, and cleaning are logged on paper or spreadsheets, making real-time visibility difficult.

Reactive Incidents

Issues are addressed after they occur. Root cause analysis and corrective actions happen post-incident.

Operational Challenges

  • Limited real-time visibility into AVI room operations
  • Reliance on paper logs and spreadsheets for welfare tracking
  • Inconsistent handovers between shifts
  • Delayed incident escalation
  • Heavy manual workload during audit preparation

What's Missing in Live Animal Operations

The airline industry has invested heavily in:

  • Cargo IT systems for tracking and manifest management
  • Comprehensive regulations and industry standards
  • Dedicated facilities and trained personnel
  • Standard operating procedures for animal care

But it lacks:

A live operational control system that connects welfare requirements, task execution, staff accountability, and audit evidence into a single operational layer.

Rules exist. Control does not.

LAC Systems: The Control Layer

LAC Systems is an operational control platform that sits between cargo systems and welfare standards, focused on execution rather than documentation.

AWB-Centric Control

Every shipment has a complete operational timeline from acceptance to departure, with all welfare actions and staff assignments logged.

Welfare Task Enforcement

Feeding, watering, cleaning, and veterinary checks are scheduled, assigned, and tracked with automated escalation for overdue tasks.

Staff Accountability

Every action is linked to the staff member who performed it, with shift-based assignment and clear ownership.

Incident & CAPA

Non-conformances trigger structured workflows with root cause analysis and quality-controlled closure.

Audit-Ready Evidence

Complete audit trails and evidence packs are generated automatically, not assembled manually during audits.

Real-Time Oversight

Operations managers see live status of all animals, tasks, and issues without waiting for reports.

Shift Control & Accountability

Mandatory check-in/check-out with handover enforcement. System prevents shift end with open tasks. Late arrivals trigger immediate dashboard alerts.

Forecasting & Operational Intelligence

Forecast staffing needs based on incoming volume. Identify seasonal patterns, risk trends, and incident root causes before they become problems.

What LAC Is Not

  • Not a cargo management system
  • Not a veterinary records system
  • Not a reporting tool

Designed to complement existing cargo and airline systems

How Operations Change with LAC

Before LAC Systems

  • Manual paper logs for welfare tasks
  • Reactive incident handling
  • Limited real-time oversight of AVI room
  • Shift handovers via verbal briefing
  • Audit preparation as a multi-day project
  • Unclear accountability for missed tasks

After LAC Systems

  • Real-time AVI room operational dashboard
  • Proactive welfare alerts and escalation
  • Live visibility into all active AWBs and tasks
  • Digital handovers with complete context
  • Evidence available instantly on demand
  • Clear ownership of every action with timestamps

Real-Time AVI Room Dashboard

This is not a report. This is a control board.

18
Active AWBs
2
Tasks Overdue
22°C
Temperature
1
Open Incidents
5
Staff On Duty
3
Next 4 Hours

Active Shipments — Priority View

176-2847-3921 Dogs (2) Arr: 14:23 EK 248 / 18:30 Feeding overdue 12m
176-5129-8473 Cats (3) Arr: 09:15 EK 142 / 21:45 Water check @ 17:30
176-7834-2156 Birds (12) Arr: 11:42 EK 386 / 23:15 Cleaning @ 18:00
176-4521-7689 Dog (1) Arr: 13:05 EK 524 / 19:20 Vet inspection @ 16:30
176-3298-4712 Rabbits (6) Arr: 15:18 EK 712 / 02:30 Feeding @ 19:00
176-8934-5621 Cats (2) Arr: 12:30 EK 318 / 20:15 Water check @ 18:15
176-2471-9038 Dog (1) Arr: 10:45 EK 502 / 22:40 Feeding @ 20:00

Operations managers see the complete state of AVI room operations at any moment. No phone calls. No searching for paperwork. Immediate situational awareness.

* Illustrative sample data

Shift Control & Staff Accountability

Operational control requires knowing who is responsible, who is present, and what happens during shift transitions.

Mandatory Check-In / Check-Out

Staff must check in at shift start and check out at shift end. System timestamps every login and logout with location verification.

🚫 Cannot check out with open assigned tasks
🚫 Cannot check out without completing handover

Late Arrival Alerts

If staff member is not checked in 15 minutes after scheduled shift start, dashboard triggers immediate alert to supervisor.

⚠️ Staff Alert
Handler J. Martinez not checked in
Shift start: 14:00 | Current time: 14:18
Assigned tasks: 3 welfare checks pending

Handover Enforcement

Outgoing staff cannot check out until incoming staff confirms handover acceptance. System captures what was discussed and any issues flagged.

Outgoing: Complete handover notes
Incoming: Review and accept
System: Allow checkout

Who's On Duty — Real-Time

Dashboard shows exactly who is checked in, their role, competency level, and current task assignments. No ambiguity about coverage.

M. Al-Farsi Senior Handler On Duty
L. Santos Handler On Duty
R. Chen Vet Technician On Duty
K. Okonkwo Handler On Duty
A. Ivanov Quality Inspector On Duty

Accountability is not assumed. It is enforced by the system and visible at all times.

Forecasting & operational analytics

Move from reactive management to proactive optimization using operational data patterns.

Staffing Forecasts

Predict required staff levels based on incoming AWB volume, species mix, and historical patterns. Avoid under-staffing during peak periods.

Next Week Forecast:
Mon-Wed: 4-5 handlers needed
Thu-Fri: 7-8 handlers (peak volume)
Weekend: 3-4 handlers

Seasonal Patterns

Identify peak seasons, high-volume routes, and species trends. Plan capacity, supplies, and training programs accordingly.

Insight: Dog shipments increase 40% in Oct-Nov. Cat shipments peak in Mar-Apr. Birds highest in summer months.

Risk Scoring

High-risk shipments flagged proactively: short connection times, sensitive species, extreme temperatures, first-time shippers, complex routing.

AWB 176-5521-9384 — High Risk
Exotic birds + 90min connection + first-time shipper

Incident Trend Analysis

Root cause patterns identified automatically. Are incidents concentrated in specific shifts? Routes? Staff? Seasons? Species?

Trend Alert: 60% of delayed feeding incidents occur during night shifts. Recommend staffing review.

Operational intelligence turns data into decisions. LAC Systems shows you not just what happened, but what is likely to happen next.

Governance, Quality & Accountability

Separation of Operations and Quality

Operations staff execute welfare tasks. Quality personnel verify effectiveness and close CAPAs. This separation is enforced by the system, not policy alone.

CAPA Ownership & Closure

Corrective and preventive actions have clear owners and cannot be closed without quality authority approval. Root cause analysis is structured, not ad-hoc.

SOP Version Control

Standard operating procedures are version-controlled with approval workflows. Staff see only current, approved versions.

Training & Competency

Training records and certification expiry are tracked. Staff assignments consider competency requirements.

Accountability is visible, not assumed.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

LAC Systems is designed to support:

Traditional Audits

Explaining what happened based on paper logs, memory, and reconstructed timelines.

With LAC Systems

Showing what happened with complete, timestamped, immutable audit trails available instantly.

The system is aligned with regulatory requirements and designed to generate audit evidence during normal operations, not during audit preparation.

Audit Evidence Pack Output

One-click evidence generation for auditors and quality teams

Complete Audit Evidence Package

AWB Timeline Report (complete operational history per shipment)
Welfare Task Compliance Log (all feeding, watering, cleaning records)
Incident & CAPA Register (non-conformances with resolution status)
Training Matrix Extract (staff certifications and competency)
SOP Version Control List (approved procedures in effect during audit period)

Why This Matters to Airlines

Consistent Standards Across Network

All airlines stations operate with the same control system, ensuring consistent welfare execution regardless of location.

Reduced Operational Risk

Proactive escalation and real-time oversight reduce the likelihood of missed welfare obligations and compliance failures.

Stronger Welfare Governance

Clear accountability and enforced separation between operations and quality strengthen governance without adding bureaucracy.

Faster, Calmer Audits

Evidence is always ready. Audits become verification exercises rather than evidence reconstruction projects.

Clear Differentiation

airlines can demonstrate operational control and welfare assurance at a level unmatched in the industry.

Roadmap: How This Becomes Real

3

Month 3: Operational MVP

Digital control replaces paper. Core welfare tracking, AWB timelines, and basic accountability go live in one AVI room.

4

Month 4: Fully Operational

Quality workflows, CAPA management, reporting, and full accountability are operational. System is ready for audit.

5+

Month 5+: Airline-Grade Maturity

Advanced SLA monitoring, forecasting & operational intelligence, environmental sensor integration, and multi-station deployment.

Positioning in the Software Landscape

Live Animal Operations Software Landscape

If live animals are among the most sensitive cargo we handle, why is there no control system designed specifically for them?

LAC Systems is what that system could look like.