Maturity Level Ratings A user need has been identified. Products, processes or services exist but are not optimized or widely used. Research activities are underway to help develop a solution. Products, processes or services exist and are routinely used. There may still be opportunity for optimization. Solution has been launched but is not yet established. There may still be a few “kinks” to work out. Solutions may exist in other industries or healthcare applications, but have not been implemented in the beef cattle industry.