What is Food Distribution Software?

Food Distribution Software is designed for Food Producers and Distributors. It allows for the accounting, digitization, and centralization of important company data and processes. Real-time, accurate information from finance, sales, inventory, processing, transport, and other business functions allows for clarity in decision-making and forecasting.

Why is it important for companies to use a Food Distribution Software?

Food Distribution Software takes into account and solves challenges that are unique to the Food Industry. An ERP that's specifically made for the Food Industry helps with maintaining food safety, tracing recalls, food manufacturing, food delivery, catch weight, grower accounting, and many more unique concerns.

Finance and Accounting Features in Cloud Food ERP

Completely Integrated to Subledgers

As an ERP accounting software, the GL ledger is fully integrated with all subledgers, ensuring that transactions are automatically reflected in the Chart of Account Balances upon posting. This integration provides businesses with accurate and up-to-date financial information, allowing them to make informed decisions for their company's growth and success.

Robust Financial Reporting - Account Schedules

The Account Schedule and Advanced Account Schedule reporting engine allows for user configured financial reporting. This allows for comparing data year after year as well as report comparisons with multiple budgets.

Dimension Tags and Dimensional Companies

Dimension Tags enhance reporting and analysis capabilities by allowing transactions to be analyzed and reported at the GL level when tagged in the subledger. The feature also enables multiple companies to be incorporated into one global entity, providing enhanced visibility of inventory data without switching between them. This streamlines ERP accounting and accounting software for efficient business operations.

Fixed Assets

The Fixed Assets functionality is top-of-the-line, offering not only asset maintenance and insurance valuations, but also integrated Depreciation Books for financial reports. In addition, Additional Depreciation Books can be created for specific purposes, such as taxes. By integrating Fixed Asset records with our Maintenance Management Functionality, financial data can be efficiently managed in a comprehensive ERP solution.

Accounts Payable

In an ERP accounting solution, Accounts Payable is integrated with Inventory and Non-Inventory Items. Bank Linking enables automatic payment transfers to the bank. These features streamline financial management, reduce errors, and increase productivity. ERP systems like Inecta Food provide comprehensive tools for managing business operations, from finance to customer relationship management.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable is integrated with Inventory and Non-Inventory Items. Bank Linking allows for Customer Payment Receipts to be received automatically from the Bank. This allows for a more efficient Reconciliation process.

Cost Accounting

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems offer cost accounting functionality that can be configured independently of financial accounting needs. This allows businesses to tailor their accounting software to meet their specific financial management capabilities, enabling them to more effectively manage their finances and make informed decisions. With an ERP system, businesses can streamline their financial processes and reduce the risk of errors and inaccuracies.

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Additional Financial Management Capabilities

Multi-Currency

Multi-Currency functionality is built-in to Inecta Food. You can use transactional currencies independent of Reporting currency.

Intercompany Transactions

Intercompany transactions can be accommodate using traditional Intercompany functionality AND/OR Dimensional Company functionality.

Financial Budgeting

Financial Budgets can be used with Financial reporting to allow reporting of Actuals vs. multiple Budgets.

Recurring Journals

Recurring Journal Entries can be set according fixed or variable parameters; Whether it auto-reversing; and whether or not the recurring lines are allocations.

Posting Automation

Job Queues can be set up to automate posting of Journal Entries, Batches, etc.

Approvals

Approval workflows can be used on Journal Entries.

Customers working with
Inecta Financial Management

Looking at other systems was painful. Once we found INECTA, everything fell into place.

Jason Bellingham, owner of JBL Foods

ERP and Accounting Software FAQs

What are the benefits of using accounting software?

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software can provide inventory management capabilities in addition to financial management. Integration of accounting software with inventory management tools can improve supply chain efficiency and aid in data-driven decision-making. The power of ERP accounting software leads to time savings, error reduction, and improved financial and inventory management capabilities, ultimately increasing profitability and success.

What features should I look for in accounting software?

The ideal accounting software should include the following key features:

Invoicing and billing
Expense tracking and categorization
Bank reconciliation and transaction importing
Payroll management
Inventory tracking and management
Tax compliance and filing
Financial reporting and analytics
User access and permissions management
Cloud-based functionality for remote access and real-time updates
Integration with other business tools, such as CRM and project management systems

Is cloud-based accounting software better than desktop-based software?

Both cloud-based and desktop-based accounting software come with their unique benefits and limitations. Cloud-based solutions, often integrated with ERP systems, provide remote access, real-time updates, and automated backups. These platforms usually adopt a subscription-based pricing structure and necessitate a reliable internet connection. On the other hand, desktop-based software is installed on your computer, storing data locally, and is generally acquired through a one-time purchase. Such software might be a better fit for businesses handling sensitive information that must be stored offline.

The decision between the two options hinges on factors such as your company's needs, budget, and preferences for data storage and accessibility. Incorporating supply chain management and optimizing business processes should also be taken into account when choosing the appropriate solution.

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