Produce Inventory Control System Blog

WebPICS + TracerPlus + ActiveSynch = Time Saving Trio

WebPICS can now be used to upload an external text file of Shipped Storage Units that is created by using a “HandHeld” in a batch process. The software TracerPlus transfers all session data to the PC via standard import/export options. Importing and exporting allows for exchange of data between the PDA and the PC during … Read more

Can PICS Handle Document Imaging?

Yes! We have added the ability to attach various files (pdf, xls, etc.) to documents in PICS – Produce Inventory Control System software. For example, signed copies of your delivery forms can be scanned and attached directly to the sales order they apply to. Another example would be photographs of products you receive. These can … Read more

Can I Use PICS for a Safety Recall?

Yes. Incoming or grown produce can be traced to either where it is packed/repacked and/or sold. If you perform multiple steps with the product, they can be easily traced as well. For example, say you receive cantalopes and process them into cantaloupe chunks. Then you receive melons and process them into melon chunks. Then you … Read more

Batters Were Up!

Congratulations to Brenda Waud and the entire WaudWare Baseball Team for placing second in the Provincial finals this summer. Wow! Add to that the definitely different WaudWare Golf Tournament, and the Bronze Medal baseball win in the Canadian Finals a few years ago, and voila – you have the beginning of a WaudWare Ball of … Read more

Need a Time Out?

Ever tried to clear your inbox but can’t because those emails just keep on coming? Here’s a way to give yourself some quality quiet time, guaranteed to provide you with some relief from top to bottom (of your email window). Start by creating a new Mail Folder in Outlook these steps are for Outlook 2003), … Read more

Parsing of GS1 Codes Improved in WebPICS

Parsing of the GS1 codes has been improved to fit more precisely with PTI standards. HTML rendering on HandHelds now supports the use of VIEWPORT tags for better sizing of content on higher resolution screen formats. The iPhone and iPad devices are specifically supported.

The Morse The Better!

Exciting news … we have a new employee – Jennifer Morse started on Monday, September 17. Please join all of us at WaudWare in welcoming her to the Team! Jennifer will be working with us in a Technical Support capacity. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@waudware.com or 905.846.9737 ext 563.

Pricing Maintenance Screen Resolution

We have increased the size of the Pricing Maintenance screen in PICS so as to fit in 1024×768 or higher resolution. Added code to the screen preventing it from coming up in lower resolutions.

A/R Receipts Import Programs

We have adjusted the A/R Receipts import programs (generic and TWPA) to get the A/R Receipts Batch number from the user instead of the date. This allows flexibility in that you can now separate imported receipts from other receipts into different batches, if you wish. However, it will still function in a similar way as … Read more

Celebrating #23

The WaudWare story began in 1989… and here we are 23 years later thinking, “wow – that was fast”! Twenty-three years in business is nothing to sneeze at, and while we’re extremely proud of our accomplishments, we are also appreciative of our staff, customers, colleagues, suppliers, friends and family for their ongoing support. At the … Read more

Debit and Credit Memo System

We have changed the Debit Memo and Credit Memo system in PICS such that the numbers assigned to them are now sequential and able to be set by your system administrator. Previously these documents were numbered using a system generated key, which meant that the numbers were not sequential.

WaudWare Welcomes Brenn-B Farms!

We are pleased as potatoes to introduce Brenn-B Farms of Waterdown, Ontario to our growing family of happy PICS customers. Brenn-B Farms is a 4th generation family owned and operated vegetable farm. Specializing in potato production for more than 65 years, the Brenn family has a growing reputation for providing outstanding quality potato packs to … Read more

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