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A Warehouse Management System, or a WMS, is essentially software and processes that allow businesses to control and facilitate warehouse operations during the time a good or product is present in the warehouse. Among the myriad of features a WMS offers, it can most importantly offer visibility into the businesses’ inventory. What’s more, a WMS gives you access to this information at any time, from any location. Another major facet to a WMS is its ability to manage supply chain operations from th

To accurately estimate the implementation of a business software is a very tricky task. The consulting industry often estimates about one to one of software cost and service. Which basically means that you end up spending the same amount on service as you will on the software to go live.

Does anyone really know where their lunch comes from? Should we care? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could start recognizing the taste between cod caught in the Atlantic or the Pacific?

Business Central or NetSuite: Which Is Right for You? When considering the differences between Business Central and NetSuite, there are a few things that must be mentioned. Though both are ERP solutions, both serve different purposes, and are appropriate for different businesses depending on their size and industry. With the age of digital transformation currently in progress, this comparison is bound to pop up more often than not. As more and more companies turn to ERP software as means for str

Lot tracking is something that isn’t always easy to understand conceptually, but we want to give it a crack because we here at iNECTA find it very important. Lot tracking is crucial to facilitating a productive distribution process. In order to properly dissect what lot tracking is and what it does, we need to look at the details. Lot tracking is essentially a system that has the ability to properly track product lots from start to finish along the supply chain. You may be asking what a “lot” ac

Looking Beyond Usability and Focusing on Automation When discussing the operational system of a company the conversation usually revolves around how to push the right buttons to get a product in and out of the supply chain.

How to Implement FSMA The first order of business for any organization is acknowledging the need to implement and comply with the act. Also, taking inventory of how the company stacks up at the present time is paramount to understanding what needs to be improved in order to become FSMA compliant. Often, companies are already in compliance with other food safety programs such as HACCP, with the FSMA being a “catch-all” for all programs under the food safety umbrella. As far as implementation goes

BRC The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety is a system developed by a collective of food industry participants looking to raise the bar for overall food safety and standards. Retailers, manufacturers and food service organizations alike all had a hand in comprising a detailed system for maintaining food safety standards that is easy to understand.

HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is a systematic, science-based food safety system used by food manufacturers worldwide. Built on 7 core principles, from hazard analysis to verification, it identifies and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food production. This guide explains what HACCP means, how its principles work, and how it connects to FSMA compliance.

In recent years, food safety compliance and regulations have become more and more strict, and for good reason. With the introduction of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the FDA has issued several mandates in which all of those who toil in the produce industry must abide by.

As with any tool, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is only as good as its users. Investing the time to properly train your organization is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your investment and give your team the resources they need to efficiently operate. Other benefits of training include: