The $1 million project includes integrated tracking systems and cloud-based data storage.

About 260 workers from the former South Dakota office opted to not relocate to Arkansas.

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The company was founded in 1958 and operates two facilities in Tennessee.

Weak beef, chicken and pork markets are pushing the company to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. 

Russell Thomas spent 33 years at the meat producer.

The headwinds did not come as a surprise to the company’s leadership team.

The Claryville, Ky., plant increased production by 50%.

The company said it will pay employees while the facility is not operating.

The company recently moved all corporate jobs to Arkansas.