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Canadian Software for Fresh Produce

Join the legion of satisfied Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software users and opt for software that’s created, updated, and maintained right here in Canada. Go Canada! The WaudWare Support Team is second to none. Read all about it! Do You Have Questions About Software for Fresh Produce? We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked … Read more

Reminder: Register for Farm to Plate 2023

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are preparing for the annual advocacy efforts on Parliament Hill. The challenges of the past three years have demonstrated more than ever the importance of engaging with officials, and taking a proactive approach to ensure the voice of our industry … Read more

Updates to Accounting, Inventory, Traceability Software for Fresh Produce!

Whether your fresh produce business is small or large, every record/transaction counts when it comes to traceability, inventory and accounting. That’s why you need software that is not only robust and reliable, but can grow with you. Ready to broaden your horizons? Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software can help. PICS software handles it all … Read more

Upcoming Changes to Ontario’s Blue Box program

Industry is reminded that, as of July 1, 2023, Ontario municipalities and First Nation communities will start transitioning their Blue Box programs to the new regulatory framework, and Blue Box producers will become fully accountable and financially responsible for collecting and recycling their materials when consumers discard them. As part of the updated blue box … Read more

Fast, Efficient, Fully Supported and User-Friendly Software for Fresh Produce!

When we created Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software in 1989, we believed businesses involved in buying, selling, and distributing fresh produce needed software that: (a) was specific to their industry (b) was considered user-friendly (c) could be customized to suit their unique operational needs (d) would grow with them (e) would keep up with … Read more

Did You Know There is a Complete PICS Flowchart?

Here’s how to access the Basic Workflow Overview in PICS in 3 simple steps: Step 1:  Press F1 to access PICS Help. You must be logged into PICS to do this. You can also click the window menu, then click help. Step 2:  Select and click on PICS Help Overview Step 3:  Click on PICS … Read more

Is Traceability Important to Your Fresh Produce Business?

You bet it is! There are lots of ways to get from A to B – but the most straightforward, accurate and effective way of reporting time-sensitive information is by using PICS. Track and trace information should be a consequence of inventory (entering orders, receipts, shipments, adjustments and other transactions), not an after-thought. Why duplicate … Read more

Fresh Produce Industry News – January 2023

CPMA Young Professional Award Nominations Are Now Open Do you know a young professional whose work deserves to be recognized? The call for nominations for the Young Professional Award is now open. Nominees for this award must meet the following criteria: Be Canadian Be under 40 years old Demonstrate a passion for produce Be currently … Read more

New System Controls in PICS

We’re on a mission to make our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software the best it can be by adding new features and system controls every month.   January Improvements to PICS We added a “Remove Un-Posted Lines” button and code to the Work Order screen. Some of our users like to do this when … Read more

What Time Saving Features Are There in PICS?

Today’s featured time saver is called, Import Attachments a.k.a. Document Imaging. Great Time Saving Features in PICS If you process a lot of the same documents (like sales orders, invoices, or BOLs) every day and you want to save oodles of time, consider using the Import Attachments (Document Imaging) feature in PICS. The old way: … Read more

Fresh News for the North American Fresh Produce Industry

2022 Canadian Marketplace Report CPMA has released their third edition (2022) of the Canadian Marketplace Report, the only market study that features the most recent data specific to the Canadian fresh produce industry from farm gate to the consumer. This annual market study provides in-depth and comprehensive insights into consumer trends, economic indicators including the … Read more

Automated Traceability Software for Fresh Produce

Is 2023 the year your fresh produce business is poised to shine? Forget about the past. Focus on the future with Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software, created to help you maintain accurate accounting and inventory records with built-in traceability from day one! Improve the profitability of your business and streamline operations from the ground … Read more

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