Forget it! It won’t get the job done. To effectively manage buying, selling, tracking, tracing, inventorying and reporting on fresh produce you need Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software. Specifically built for the fast-paced produce industry, PICS is a robust and reliable software solution that handles all types and sizes of inventory – and is … Read more
We’re on a mission to continuously improve our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software for accurate inventory control and accounting – with built-in traceability. We talk with customers and prospects on a daily basis about what they do, and what they want to do. Then we look for ways to handle those things in PICS. … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) is looking for nominations for their Board of Directors. Produce people from across the industry are invited to share their voices and contribute to shaping the future of The OPMA. Ten positions are open. Download the Nomination Form by scrolling down on … Read more
CPMA Releases a Fabulous New Recruitment Video, “I Am Produce”. A recently released video from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association was created to target students and young professionals by increasing their awareness of the diverse and exciting careers that exist in the fresh produce industry. This heart-warming video highlights the amazing people working in our … Read more
PTI – the Produce Traceability Initiative – Working Group In its most recent meeting, members of the PTI Working Group discussed labelling standards for leafy greens. Learn more by following this link and reading this article: How to Minimize Damage From Foodborne Outbreaks Before They Happen Food Safety – Industry Partnering on FDA Webinars … Read more
When properly implemented, there are many benefits to be gained from maintaining accurate inventory. Some of these include: Knowing when you are running out Preventing overselling Reducing spoilage/waste More accurate cost/profit information Speed of dealing with recalls Ready to learn more about how Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software can improve your business? Request your … Read more
Recommendations for IT Professionals and System Administrators Running PICS. Did you know we have an “Advice for Systems Running PICS” – (WaudWare’s Produce Inventory Control System software) document which could prove to be very useful to IT Professionals and System Administrators responsible for supporting PICS? We are constantly enhancing and updating this document. Please contact … Read more
We strive to make Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software better… continuously. If you’re in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, you know how important it is to keep things “fresh”. Here are a few of the improvements we made to PICS during the month of March. We have added a new System Control where … Read more
Our web-based software solution module, WebPICS Shopping Basket, allows end users of produce (ie restaurants, hotel kitchens) to place orders at their convenience 24 hours a day – 7 days a week, enhancing customer service, order efficiency and at the end of the day, profitability for businesses in the fresh produce industry. The WebPICS Shopping … Read more
Ontario Produce Marketing Association Meets with Minister of Finance, Joe Oliver regarding PACA-like Trust Provisions. The OPMA is asking members to write or visit their local Member of Parliament to (a) generate awareness for the OPMA’s request to establish a deemed trust, and (b) understand the importance of this issue to the produce industry. The … Read more
For every owner of a fresh produce business, we want to know… What’s keeping you up at night? Are you worrying about your business? One of the best cures for insomnia/worry is knowing where your business is going… having a map to follow on the road to success. That’s why we’ve created a Business Plan … Read more
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association recently announced the launch of their new promotional campaign, “Produce Made Simple” with celebrity chef Kary Osmond, former host of CBC’s Best Recipes Ever cooking show. The campaign’s “back to basics” approach provides easy to understand information, through a blog-style website, how-to videos and social media on how to pick, … Read more
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