One of the most common mistakes that small businesses are choosing an ERP system is not focused on their industry. According to Albert Barriga, vice president of operations, "All systems of high-quality food tested were similar with regard to their follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Batchmaster (the ERP system selected) was more focused on industry food. This helps us, for example, every time we do a lot, because there will always be a partial batch of material left at the end of the process. We wanted a system that could save the partial lots, so when we have done the same product again, the first ingredient that would require the partial batch (and plan the raw material for the rest). "
In the current issue of profiles AutomationMedia.com manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Superior Quality Foods Cutler how selected BatchMaster ERP. The article can be read in its entirety at: http:www.automationmedia.comTRCutler.asp?ID % 2019.
Superior Quality Foods has signed an agreement with BatchMaster in February 2005, and five months later completed the implementation of inventory control module.
Using BatchMaster Mobile Wireless Inventory System, all inventory transactions are scanned with wireless data collection devices, eliminating manual entry errors. "We now have bar code our entire inventory. We record all stock movements in and with bar bode scanners, updating BatchMaster and providing us with perpetual inventory immediately. We will always perform a year-end inventory, but the differences are now very low. Our inventory accuracy is now around 98%, "reported Barriga.
As a result of the new ERP system, top quality food team has confidence in their financial data, so they are able to estimate their capital needs, and projected profitability for the year. Having accurate inventory has helped the company make better decisions, both strategic and tactical. The company is able to reduce costs through reduced inventory. Bankers are now very happy with the accuracy of inventory of the company.
About BatchMaster
BatchMaster Software, Inc. has provided advanced ERP solutions for over two decades with more than 1500 installations worldwide. BatchMaster customers can be found in every formula or recipe-based business, including food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, paint, coating, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. Flexible, easy to learn and use, scalable and grow with a manufacturing process, BatchMaster is the definitive solution for the challenges process manufacturers small and medium sizes. BatchMaster has more than a hundred technical staff of highly skilled software professionals.