What the FSMA? Incoming Changes to Food Regulations.
The food supply chain has become increasingly complex, with food products sometimes traversing multiple states, countries and even continents before reaching consumers. Governing bodies at every level contend that this complexity increases the risk of food-borne illness outbreaks and contamination incidents. The varying regulations have also created a lot of questions in the minds of […]
What Does FSMA 204 Mean For Small Food Processors?
For small food processors, understanding the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 has historically been no big deal, because it didn’t include hefty regulations for those with fewer than 500 employees. But the upcoming FSMA 204 rule, scheduled to go into effect in January 2024, will change that. FSMA 204 specifically pertains to the […]
11 Effective Cost-Savings Ideas for Manufacturing
Good news: There are other ways to save money that won’t hurt business—and, in fact, ones that can actually help it thrive. And if manufacturers can successfully cut costs without a detriment to employee morale or product quality, they can enjoy several advantages.
CAI Software’s Precious Metals ERP for Refining is Now Available Through Microsoft AppSource
LINCOLN, RI – [June 18, 2024] –CAI Software, LLC, (“CAI” or “CAI Software”), an integrated software and technology solutions for mission-critical, production-oriented enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), eCommerce EDI (electronic data interchange), and warehouse management software (WMS) today announced that Precious Metals (PM) for Refining, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certified […]
Pepper and CAI Software, LLC Forge Strategic Partnership to Help Independent Food Producers and Distributors Accelerate Growth
Originally posted on Newswire. LINCOLN, RI and NEW YORK, NY – [May 22, 2024] – Pepper, a complete eCommerce solution for food distributors, and CAI Software, LLC, (“CAI” or “CAI Software”), an integrated software and technology solutions for mission-critical, production-oriented enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), eCommerce EDI (electronic data interchange), and warehouse […]
The Benefits of Connecting Your ERP System with a MES
If you’re an ERP user, you know that an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system enables an organization to manage all or most of its business areas. These include planning, inventory, purchasing, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and more. Each organizational unit (department) typically needs its own application capable of meeting its needs. With ERP, each department gets its […]
The Benefits of ERP for Food Businesses: 11 Ways a Food ERP Pays for Itself
6 Ways a Food ERP Pays for Itself
The Food ERP Buyer’s Guide
Complete Form To Download Guide There’s a lot of buzz in the food and beverage industry today about traceability, FSMA 204, and the importance of automation. Businesses are recognizing the importance of assessing and leveraging technology for these purposes, but very few resources exist to help make strategic, industry specific enhancements. So what does an […]
What is a Food Industry ERP?
“ERP” stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. ERP is a software system that helps food businesses like yours automate and manage core business processes for optimal performance. More simply, ERP software is the core program used by many businesses to manage all the varied necessary information it needs to keep track of. The goal of an […]
5 Things to Consider When Evaluating Your Food Industry Tech Stack
Industry reports indicated that 66% of businesses have automated at least one business process, and about 80% of businesses are speeding up process automation. That’s not surprising given the impact of a limited workforce, combined with customer demands for visibility, timeliness, and accuracy being at an all-time high. Business leaders understand, now more than ever, […]