WebPICS Works in Palletized Inventory Mode
We’ve continued to refine our Web-based version of Produce Inventory Control System (WebPICS) software such that it can also work in a palletized inventory mode.
CFIA Consultation on the new Safe Food for Canadians Act
The OPMA distributed a Member Notice yesterday we thought we’d share: “The new Safe Food for Canadians Act was passed last year. Before the Act is brought into force, the CFIA will be reviewing all existing regulations that were made under the Acts that this one will eventually replace. Consultation on new regulations has now … Read more
OPMA Produce Made Simple WebSite Survey
The Produce Made Simple survey will provide answers to questions to help us make improvements and enhancements to the site. The site educates consumers by using a “back-to-basics” approach on how to pick, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables, and has already proven to be a huge success with consumers. The OPMA is reminding … Read more
Updated System Requirements for Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) Software
We want our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software to run as effectively and efficiently as possible at your fresh produce business location. That’s why we review and update System Requirements from time to time. Here are the latest recommendations. Click on the System Requirements tab next to Overview. We strongly recommend the use of … Read more
Reminder! Register for the 6th Annual WaudWare Invitational Golf Tournament
The registration deadline for golf in the 6th Annual WaudWare Invitational Golf Tournament in support of the Brampton and Area Community Foundation is approaching faster than you can say Graham DeLaet! If you’re interested in supporting this worthy cause, chasing a few balls around the stunning course at Peel Village (with power carts), and generally … Read more
Growing Forward 2: Helping You Reach Your Goals
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a five year joint Provincial and Federal initiative aimed at helping companies in the Agricultural sector. Over 400 million dollars are available in grants aimed at encouraging innovation, competitiveness and market development in Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sector. In Ontario, farm, food and bioproducts businesses, collaboration and organizations can build … Read more
VPICS Purchase Order Entry
We have added the ability to enter Purchase Orders in VPICS (Produce Inventory Control System add-on for touch screens). Previously, you could only receive orders. Now your receivers can use a touch screen to easily enter and/or receive purchase orders in the receiving area.
Welcome Carolina Fascia to WaudWare
Please welcome our new contract employee, Carolina Fascia, who started on May 28, 2013 replacing Sherry Clute. Carolina will be working with us in a bookkeeping capacity. Email Carolina at carolina@waudware.com
Moving Toward Farm-to-Table Transparency
From PMA Smart Brief… The Food and Drug Administration is working toward a more efficient food traceability system that would help identify contaminated ingredients sooner. “If you work quickly, you can save lives,” said Jennifer McEntire, lead author of a study on improving traceability. Read the Food Safety News article at: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/05/the-challenges-and-advantages-of-farm-to-fork-traceability/#.UaePkpyLYZA
Welsh Bros. Newest Buyer of Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software
Welsh Bros. of Scotland, Ontario have been farming in Southwestern Ontario since 1855. They have a long standing tradition of growing premium sweet corn, asparagus and most recently organic farming and experimenting with Jamaican pumpkins. Learn the history of Welsh Bros. and welcome them to the WaudWare collective of productive produce customers using our Produce … Read more
New Strategic Partner for WaudWare: OCR Canada Ltd.
We are pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership with OCR Canada Ltd. beginning February 1, 2013. OCR Canada will be partnering with WaudWare Incorporated on the Data Collection Hardware and Wireless Infrastructure aspects of the PICS – Produce Inventory Control System – traceability software solution. We are excited about this collaboration as it will … Read more
Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Update for March/April 2013
Included in the March/April 2013 update is information covering the FSMA Update – Industry Submits Comments to FDA on IFT Traceability Recommendations, Buyer Working Group Update, Alpine Fresh Touts PTI Progress, Traceability News From Canada, Call for Case Studies, A Picture is Worth 1000 Words, and Select Articles Discussing PTI Progress. Read the update here. … Read more
