Here is a sneak peek of 4 new features in PICS 3.0. Larger fonts Stretchable screens Sales Order – product chooser Sales Order – multi-instance. Watch the video Want to know more? Contact us for a complimentary consultation and customized PICS demo!
Blockchain Technology and Fresh Produce?
May 16, 2018
by F. Charles Waud, President of WaudWare: We continue to hear a lot about blockchain in the media. Last June, we published a blog entitled Blockchain Technology Explained. In it, blockchain is defined as, “the ingeniously simple, revolutionary protocol that allows transactions to be simultaneously anonymous and secure, peer-to-peer, instant and frictionless”. Blockchain is already…Read More
What Are Current Trends in Software for the Fresh Produce Industry?
January 30, 2017
2017 Trends in Software for Perishable Produce The two biggest trends in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry for 2017 are: Handheld devices allow transactions to be made in real time. This means that users making inquiries have more accurate and up to date information to support their decision making process. Posting transactions after the…Read More
How Can Software Help Fresh Produce Distributors with Inventory Management?
December 15, 2016
Helping fresh produce companies obtain accurate information on what has been purchased, packed and sold, as well as up to the second inventory quantity information can benefit the business – and its customers in many ways. Planning what to purchase by studying purchase history and sales information allows companies to know what they need to…Read More
The Future of Distribution Software
November 23, 2016
In response to this Frequently Asked Question: What is being developed in distribution software now for the next five years? Answer: We believe that given how difficult it is for produce companies (especially distributors and processors) to do accurate lot control tracking, there will be new business processes developed to help. At WaudWare, working with…Read More
Why Is Traceability Such a Complex Challenge?
July 21, 2016
Despite tremendous progress, there is still much work to do. “Four years after the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) target date set by the Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh Produce Association, Canadian Produce Marketing Association and other industry leaders, the industry is still not close to 100 percent compliance when it comes to universal case labeling.”…Read More
Does PICS Provide the Ability to Attach Documents?
June 16, 2016
Yes! Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software provides the ability to “attach” electronic documents of various types to their PICS counterpart. For example, a scanned signature copy of a delivery document can be attached to the Sales Order and/or Invoice. We currently support A/P Vouchers, A/R Receipts, Grower’s Pay, Sales Orders and Purchase Orders (Header…Read More
How Can I Replace My Old Hardware AND Add PICS at the Same Time?
January 26, 2016
Answer: If you need to replace your old hardware or update your operating system (because Microsoft discontinued support for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server) AND you want inventory and traceability control in one software package, talk to us about our Produce Inventory Control System software, PICS in a Box! Written specifically for the fresh…Read More
How Can Software Help with Inventory Management?
May 13, 2015
When properly implemented, there are many benefits to be gained from maintaining accurate inventory. Some of these include: Knowing when you are running out Preventing overselling Reducing spoilage/waste More accurate cost/profit information Speed of dealing with recalls Ready to learn more about how Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software can improve your business? Request your…Read More
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