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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wishing You The Very Best for the Holiday Season! For Christmas 2022, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 23rd and re-opening at 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 28th. For New Year’s Eve/Day, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 30th and re-opening at 8:00 am on Tuesday, January … Read more
‘Tis the season to celebrate all the enhancements we made to our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software last month. From Import Attachments to System Controls, your PICS software gets better every day! November’s PICS Software Updates • We have enhanced the Import Attachments program such that you can use suffixes on the file names … Read more
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