We have been asked by a customer to add code to Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software so that when certain events occur, they get emailed immediately. In their case, they want to know when a stock item falls below a certain inventory level, as well as when the quantity in a lot goes to … Read more
“The demand for food safety traceability ushered in the age of computer-based distribution software that can monitor produce from field to fork, and pay for itself through superior inventory management.” That’s what Bob Johnson of Produce Business wrote in his article entitled, “Smartphone and Tablets Drive Changes in Distribution Software.” WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud … Read more
According to the FDA, in the final regulations of the new Food Safety Act, importers of food into the USA have to have their suppliers approved by a certified third party/auditor. The third party/auditor will need to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications regarding the foreign facilities and the foods they produce. In our … Read more
Everyone at WaudWare Wishes you the very best for the Holiday Season! For Christmas 2015, we will be closing at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 24th and re-opening at 8:00 am on Tuesday, December 29th. For New Years 2015, we will be closing at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 31st and re-opening at 8:00 am … Read more
WaudWare introduced PICS in a Box and customer Duffy Kniaziew of Orangeline Farms says, “we now have comprehensive reports on everything from production to packing, packaging to sales. As the greenhouse industry matures, we are seeking points of differentiation and this program helps to sharpen our focus.” PICS in a Box is a pre-configured Windows … Read more
Looking for inventory and traceability control in one software package? Need to replace your old hardware or update your operating system (because Microsoft discontinued support for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server)? Talk to us about PICS in a Box! PICS in a Box is a pre-configured Windows 2008-32 Bit virtual server image with Produce … Read more
We’ve just dug up a helpful resource for everyone who is trying to make sense of the never-ending list of acronyms pertaining to the produce industry. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association in partnership with the U.S. based Produce Marketing Association have published a Technology and Standards Glossary of Terms (produce industry acronyms) to support issues … Read more
The consensus at WaudWare is this. We believe there is a lot of traceability system upgrade and implementation work to come from wholesalers and distributors. Many of our existing customers in the growing and packing business have already done quite a bit of work in this area. We are getting a lot of inquiries for … Read more
F. Charles Waud Arranges Meeting with Kyle Seeback, MP Brampton West. “OPMA is continuing to meet with federal MP’s to raise the importance of establishing a deemed trust in Canada, similar to the trust currently in place in the United States. With the help of OPMA member Charles Waud, President of WaudWare Inc., we met … Read more
Spirit of Innovation Award Nomination. Charles Waud, WaudWare Incorporated was recently nominated for a Spirit of Innovation Award through the Brampton Board of Trade for the creation of Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software. Poised to be the business event of the year, the red carpet for the Business Excellence Awards will be rolled out … Read more
We are celebrating two new customers who have chosen WaudWare’s Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software to manage their produce business. Primo Jardin Primeurs, Mississauga, Ontario. Offering freshly prepared pre-cut fruits & vegetables: day veg and stir fry, fruit salads, fruit kabobs and vegetable kabobs, custom blends and custom pack sizing, diced, sliced, shredded, peeled, … Read more
2014 World Ranking Food Safety Performance report places Canada first Canada ranks first, followed by Ireland and France as the top 3 countries in food safety performance according to the 2014 World Ranking Food Safety Performance a new report produced by The Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for Food in Canada in collaboration with the University … Read more
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