F. Charles Waud Archives - Produce Inventory Control System Blog

What Are The Key Features of GrubMarket’s AI Orders Interface With PICS?

AI Orders is GrubMarket’s newest interface connecting PICS to automatic, instantaneous, 24/7 order extraction from voicemails, emails, and text messages! Key Features of AI Orders: Unparalleled speed. Instantly convert voicemails / texts / emails into accurate, structured PICS sales orders. Never mess up an item. AI uses historical data to precisely decode customer lingo, ensuring … Read more

Perfect Partners: PICS and GrubMarket’s AI Orders!

The interface between WaudWare’s Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software and GrubMarket’s AI Orders will soon be available! Imagine automatic, instantaneous, 24/7 order extraction from voicemails, emails, and text messages! Key Features of AI Orders: Unparalleled speed. Instantly convert voicemails / texts / emails into accurate, structured PICS sales orders. Never mess up an item. … Read more

Best Fresh Produce Industry Software Updates

Produce Industry Update by F. Charles Waud… The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has announced registration for Fresh Week is now open and free. Join thousands of fresh produce industry members as they come together (virtually) April 12-16 to celebrate this important sector. This year’s program will feature live keynote addresses, educational sessions, social and … Read more

What’s New for Fall in the Fresh Produce Industry?

Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… COVID-19 has brought tremendous levels of change and uncertainty to supply chains around the world. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has released two new resources to help members navigate the transition to a post-COVID world, The Canadian Fresh Produce Industry Recovery report and COVID-19 Recovery Resources are … Read more

Contribution to Distribution Software Article

You’re About to Enter the High-Tech World of Perishable Produce WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud was asked to contribute to a Produce Business Magazine article related to distribution software. The article, written by Bob Johnson dives into the challenges faced by the fresh produce industry around the world and fruit and vegetable consumers wanting to … Read more

PACA-like Trust Provisions Meeting

F. Charles Waud Arranges Meeting with Kyle Seeback, MP Brampton West. “OPMA is continuing to meet with federal MP’s to raise the importance of establishing a deemed trust in Canada, similar to the trust currently in place in the United States. With the help of OPMA member Charles Waud, President of WaudWare Inc., we met … Read more

The Produce News Reports on WaudWare’s Expertise in the Fresh Produce Sector

“WaudWare’s expertise in traceability drives growth.” That was the headline of a recent article (September 25, 2014) published in The Produce News Canada, written by Gerry Weaver. Six things you’ll learn: Traceability and its impact on fresh produce businesses Challenges and benefits of using one PTI label Renewed interest in Radio Frequency ID tags (RFID) … Read more

Loss of Payment Protection for Canada’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Industry

Devastating news for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Canada. On October 1st, 2014, the US government informed Minister Ritz that Canada was losing Canadian preferential access to their Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) system of payment protection for the produce industry. This will have significant consequences for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry … Read more

Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Update for March/April 2013

Included in the March/April 2013 update is information covering the FSMA Update – Industry Submits Comments to FDA on IFT Traceability Recommendations, Buyer Working Group Update, Alpine Fresh Touts PTI Progress, Traceability News From Canada, Call for Case Studies, A Picture is Worth 1000 Words, and Select Articles Discussing PTI Progress. Read the update here. … Read more

Charles Who?

Someone cracked the code on the WaudWare vault and uncovered this professionally produced, Academy Award worthy, cinematic epic, celebrating Charles Waud’s year as President of the Brampton Board of Trade. Get ready to smile! Watch Charles Who.