Produce Inventory Control System Blog

Updates to Produce Inventory Control and Tracking Software

The Technical Team at WaudWare continues improving Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software and the web-based version, called “WebPICS” created specifically for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. We are continually working to ensure PICS software meets the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) created by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) … Read more

Reminder: Holidays Hours for WaudWare and PICS Support

Everyone at WaudWare Wishes you the very best for the Holiday Season! For Christmas 2016, we will be closing at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 23rd and re-opening at 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 28th. For New Years 2016, we will be closing at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 30th and re-opening at 8:00 am … Read more

How Can Software Help Fresh Produce Distributors with Inventory Management?

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

Updates to Software for Perishable Produce Businesses

Browse the latest software updates and enhancements to WaudWare’s fresh produce industry specific software called PICS – Produce Inventory Control System. Aside from extensive inventory control, PICS also offers complete traceability, buying, selling, growing, production, brokerage, security and management information. PICS is a robust and reliable software package for businesses of all sizes. Here are … Read more

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The Future of Distribution Software

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

Waud Represents WaudWare at the Agriculture Summit in Brazil

Brazil’s Push for Sustainable Intensification October was a busy month at WaudWare. President, Charles Waud travelled to Brazil to attend the Challenge Advisory’s, “Sustainable Intensification: Brazil” 2-day summit. The Brazilian agricultural sector’s current challenges and opportunities were addressed through thought leadership, case studies highlighting innovation, interactive panel discussions and workshops, which allowed stakeholders to debate … Read more

Fresh Produce Traceability and Inventory Management and Software Updates for October 2016.

Focussing on Process Improvements Businesses in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry continue to focus on process improvements such as, recall and traceability, effective lot control, and obtaining accurate information quickly and easily. WaudWare is continually working to ensure our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software meets the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act … Read more

WaudWare President Travels to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo

Speaking at Agri-Business Summit in Brazil Traceability, inventory and accounting software expert, Charles Waud will be facilitating a “Software for Produce Traceability” Workshop at the 2-Day Sustainable Intensification Summit in Rio, where stakeholders from government, cooperatives, farmers and financiers will continue the development of Brazil’s agricultural growth framework. Charles will also be meeting with Marcio … Read more

One Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Software Package – 10 Functions

Built in Produce Traceability for Enhanced Performance and Profitability Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) Software is ripe for the picking (pardon the pun). It is affordable for every fresh fruit, vegetable, seed and nut farmer/grower, wholesaler, distributor, broker, packer and shipper, handles all types and sizes of inventory, it’s convenient and easy to use and … Read more

WaudWare Proudly Supports CAPI Conclusions

Among the conclusions from The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Report published earlier this year, were the following: “If we want consumers’ trust, then we need to credibly demonstrate the care being taken to enhance food safety, improve food nutrition, address animal care, contribute to the plant’s health and satisfy other expectations. If we want … Read more

Produce Distribution is Entering the Information Age

In the July 2016 issue of Produce Business magazine, the reality that “mobile technology and hand-held devices will bring transactions and traceability into real-time” was reported on by Bob Johnson. WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud contributed to the article and offered these comments: “Software can help produce companies obtain accurate information on what has been … Read more

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