In April, Microsoft issued a patch for a Windows security flaw in Remote Desktop Services/Terminal Services which leaves computers vulnerable to ransomware attacks. This affects Windows versions: XP, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, Windows 7. Windows 10 is not affected. Although no longer supported, Microsoft has issued a security update for XP and 2003. For XP … Read more
Fraudulent ‘Made in Denmark’ claims spark blockchain development for SMEs The Technical University of Denmark is developing blockchain solutions for small and medium-sized food manufacturers in an effort to combat food fraud in high-value products. Read more… Carrefour sees sales growth thanks to blockchain Blockchain ledger technology has increased sales for French retailer Carrefour, the … Read more
CodeTwo Exchange Rules is a product we use at WaudWare to centrally manage our email signatures. It is very reasonably priced, and allows us to have a professional looking, centrally managed email signature system. Find it here: https://www.codetwo.com/exchange-rules-family/ CodeTwo Exchange Rules will help you quickly set up professional signatures for all employees in your company, … Read more
CFIA Notice to Industry – Simplified plant import permit application process Beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, without having to submit a hard copy. Removing the hard-copy requirement makes the electronic application process easier, faster … Read more
We have significantly enhanced the Sales Orders for Stock/lot and Transfers for Stock/lot inquiries. These inquiries can be accessed via the Stock menu which appears at the top right of the menu when you open the Stock Items and/or Stock Lots screens. When you use these 2 inquiries, they will still bring up lists that … Read more
Albertsons Will Use IBM’s Blockchain Network to Trace Romaine Lettuce Supply Chain Source: VentureBeat Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the U.S., is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network to help keep track of items in the food supply chain such as romaine lettuce. That’s important, as tainted romaine … Read more
Every once in a while, we’re asked how to make Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software larger and easier to read. The new version of PICS will be larger by default, and will be stretchable, so it can get really big. However it is not quite finished. In the meantime, for the existing version of … Read more
Today we’re featuring Guest Blogger, Bill Horricks, P.Eng, MBA, Vice President & Founder of Horricks Management Group, Canadian representative of CIS – Continuous Improvement Software. Do you have a full-integrated Quality Management System, an enterprise accounting/ERP system with a “quality” module, or do you make do with a series of spreadsheets and a generic document … Read more
News Release from Canadian Food Inspection Agency Government of Canada announces new Administrative Monetary Penalties for companies that break federal food safety rules May 1, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is committed to maintaining a strong food safety system. Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of … Read more
Are you up to date with all the new regulations for the fresh produce industry? Size doesn’t matter when it comes to tracking and tracing where your perishable produce comes from and goes to. Every member of the produce industry supply chain must have accurate inventory control and accounting software with traceability built in. When … Read more
PTI – the Produce Traceability Initiative – Working Group In its most recent meeting, members of the PTI Working Group discussed labelling standards for leafy greens. Learn more by following this link and reading this article: How to Minimize Damage From Foodborne Outbreaks Before They Happen Food Safety – Industry Partnering on FDA Webinars … Read more
In a word, yes! Beginning April 1, 2019, importers of fresh produce are required to notify CBSA of changes to purchase orders for items such as quantity, price and origin – regardless of whether or not there is duty or GST payable. When these changes are made in PICS, they can easily be reported. Background … Read more
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