{"id":4232,"date":"2026-08-04T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/?p=4232"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:25:54","slug":"pics-built-in-traceability-you-can-rely-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/pics-built-in-traceability-you-can-rely-on\/2026\/08\/04\/","title":{"rendered":"PICS: Built-in traceability you can rely on."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recent Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak is a powerful reminder that traceability isn&#8217;t just a regulatory requirement\u2014it&#8217;s a critical food safety tool that protects everyone from the field to the family table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all know how quickly things move in the fresh produce industry to begin with. But when there\u2019s a problem, the faster a product can be traced through the supply chain, the faster contaminated products can be removed, reducing illnesses and protecting the reputation of everyone else in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/fresh-produce-recalls-easy-with-PICS-software.jpg\" alt=\"Worried about the next fresh produce recall? PICS software hands complete traceability. \" class=\"wp-image-4234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/fresh-produce-recalls-easy-with-PICS-software.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/fresh-produce-recalls-easy-with-PICS-software-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/fresh-produce-recalls-easy-with-PICS-software-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you really be managing two software packages for inventory and traceability when there\u2019s even the slightest chance of a product recall? Short answer, no. Traceability should be built into your everyday inventory entries, not a second task. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/free-pics-demo.html\">Book your free and easy business consultation and demo of PICS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliable, dependable PICS delivers everything you need:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total traceability.<\/strong> Track every lot, pallet, and case with full PTI compliance. Be recall-ready in seconds and stay aligned with CFIA, FDA, and FSMA requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time inventory you can trust<\/strong>. See exactly what you have, where it is, and how fast it\u2019s moving. Handle multiple units of measure, catch weights, repacks, shrink, and mixed pallets with ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy, sell &amp; price with confidence<\/strong>. Support for buy\/sell, consignments, commission sales, brokerage, and contract pricing \u2014 all fully integrated with your accounting tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streamlined operations &amp; logistics<\/strong>. Build loads, manage routes, generate bills of lading, and keep your customers updated every step of the way. Reduce errors, speed up shipping, and improve margin per load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligent reporting &amp; forecasting<\/strong>. Know your margins, track aging inventory, monitor performance, and make data-driven decisions that boost productivity and profitability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The best technical support<\/strong> in the fresh produce industry. But don\u2019t take our word for it. When we conducted a Customer Survey to determine what customers \u201clike most about working with WaudWare\u201d- 100% of customers said it\u2019s our service they like the most! We heard comments such as, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/team-profiles.html\">friendly, helpful staff<\/a>, ease of access, response time, industry specific knowledge, attention to customer needs. How kind is that?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can count on PICS software for continuous improvements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are also committed to the continuous improvement of PICS software. Here are the improvements we made last month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made the attachments screen wider to accommodate long file names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completely <strong>rewritten the synchronization program<\/strong> used to send data to, and receive sales orders from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/produce-inventory-control-system-pics-components.html\">WebPICS SB (Shopping Basket).<\/a> It is now built into PICS, uses the standard sales order import code and is much faster than the old one. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added the <strong>default charge vendor<\/strong> to the list of charges. This makes it easier to choose the right charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added a new <strong>&#8220;Selling\/Set &#8216;Storage Units During Shipping&#8217; on for each SO&#8221;<\/strong> system control. When creating new Sales Orders via duplication, if the &#8216;Allow Storage Units During Shipping&#8217; system control is enabled, and the &#8220;Set &#8216;Storage Units During Shipping&#8217; on for each SO&#8221; system control is enabled, and the &#8216;Create Storage Units Upon Shipping&#8217; flag for the customer is set to Y, then the Create SU flag for the new Sales Order will be set to Y.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/In-case-you-missed-recent-PICS-software-enhancements.jpg\" alt=\"terrified man who missed recent PICS enhancements\" class=\"wp-image-4233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/In-case-you-missed-recent-PICS-software-enhancements.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/In-case-you-missed-recent-PICS-software-enhancements-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/In-case-you-missed-recent-PICS-software-enhancements-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICYMI: Recent PICS software improvements we&#8217;ve made <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve added two optional enhancements to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/produce-inventory-control-system.html\">PICS software<\/a>\u00a0that make posting customer payments faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic Posted Deposits<\/strong>: PICS can now automatically create a posted deposit when you save customer payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Payment Amount<\/strong>: When there\u2019s only one outstanding invoice, PICS will automatically fill in the payment amount for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fewer keystrokes. Less manual entry. Faster payment processing. What\u2019s not to love about that! If you do a lot of one-off receipts or deposits, we suggest you enable both options. Have questions?\u00a0<a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#x6c;&#116;&#x6f;:&#x73;u&#112;&#x70;&#111;&#x72;&#116;&#x40;w&#x61;u&#100;&#x77;&#97;&#x72;&#101;&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;m\">We\u2019re here to help<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More PICS enhancements we made in June:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced\u00a0<strong>Sales Order Label printing<\/strong>\u00a0such that you can have custom layouts by customer, and you can set up the layout in the customer record, so PICS will automatically print the correct one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced\u00a0<strong>Variety\u00a0<\/strong>screen such that you can now change the category a variety belongs to. Also enhanced the\u00a0<strong>variety list<\/strong>\u00a0to show the category description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to browse more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/category\/latest-pics-features\/\">PICS enhancements<\/a>? They\u2019re here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/free-pics-demo.html\">book a demo<\/a>? We\u2019ve got you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you for being part of the WaudWare family.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If PICS has made a positive difference to your fresh produce business, would you consider leaving us a <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CR0r28P4i_M7EAE\/review\">Google review<\/a>? We would truly appreciate it. Your feedback helps others learn about PICS software and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recent Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak is a powerful reminder that traceability isn&#8217;t just a regulatory requirement\u2014it&#8217;s a critical food safety tool that protects everyone from the field to the family table. We all know how quickly things move in the fresh produce industry to begin with. 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