Produce Inventory Control System

Best Fresh Produce Software

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing some of the fabulous features of the NEW! PICS 3.0. Here are five user-experience improvements designed to boost user productivity and satisfaction: User-Experience Improvements in PICS 3.0 Larger fonts make it easier to read PICS 3.0 is faster. It opens all tables at start-up, reducing slowdowns due … Read more

Can PICS Handle Prepaid/Advance Payments or Fees?

Yes, PICS can! In the event that you ‘Prepaid’ and/or sent an Advance dollar amount to a supplier, you will want to record this in PICS. Here is a typical scenario: You’ve ordered product from a supplier and they request an advance of monies prior to them shipping the product. In our example below, we … Read more

Refreshing News for Your Fresh Produce Business!

We’re making constant improvements to Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) and we’re proud that our software gets better and better each and every month. No matter where you are in the world, or what types of fresh produce you’re wholesaling, distributing, packing, farming, shipping or storing, you can always rely on our Produce Inventory Control … Read more

How Do I Set Up and Maintain Prices in PICS?

PICS has 20 standard price levels and a multitude of screens/routines to set up and maintain prices throughout the system. Prices can be set at the stock item level, customer level, and/or customer/stock item level. Further, the changing of prices can be done through routines within PICS; thereby reducing the amount of data entry tremendously. The set … Read more

Canadian Software for the Fresh Produce Industry

Wouldn’t you love to have ONE software package that handles both – Inventory AND Traceability functions for your fresh produce business? Insider News on PICS 3.0 – Did You Know? If a PICS Customer has had a new build any time in the last 3 years, PICS 3.0 is already installed on their system. Many … Read more

Productivity Improvements For Fresh Produce Businesses

Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, “All the remaining SFCR requirements related to the FFV sector license holders are in force (including lot code/traceability). However, given the current COVID environment, the CFIA has prioritized its inspection activities to focus on critical food safety requirements. Guidance has been … Read more

Inside the Box Solutions for the Fresh Produce Industry

Produce Industry Throwback, by F. Charles Waud… Back in November 2018, Forbes published What Blockchain Has To Do With Turkey, Romaine Lettuce and Food Safety. It was as informative back then as it is today. If you’ve been looking for less gobbledygook and more substance related to blockchain technology, you will appreciate this resource. And … Read more

Refreshing News from the Canadian Produce Industry

Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… “The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) recently released their Canadian Market Report for 2020. It’s loaded with information on the economics of the produce sector in Canada and also includes a section dedicated to consumer sentiment related to COVID-19. Be informed! Log in to your CPMA member account … 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

Great News: A/P Remittance via EmFx now available in PICS!

Did you know that PICS (Produce Inventory Control System software) now has the ability to send AP Remittances (for Canadian Cheque, U.S. Check, EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and/or Wire Transfer) via EmFx Regular and EmFx Lite? Learn more about PICS Components and Server Options. For EmFx Lite users You now have the ability to send … Read more

Progress in the Produce Industry

Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… “Following the success of the initial offering of the CPMA/NSF Canada online Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality Assurance workshops, new workshop dates have been announced. The workshops are specifically targeted toward small, and medium-sized local growers, packers and shippers, however all produce supply chain personnel are welcome and … Read more

Software for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… Did you know – Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software includes an option that can automatically update the exchange rate! This feature will help your fresh produce business manage the affects of fluctuating exchange rates due to COVID-19. Contact us for more information. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association … Read more

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