Food Recalls Are on the Rise in 2012 - How Food ERP Software Can Help

According to a Stericycle ExpertRECALL report, which aggregates and tracks cumulative recall data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the FDA, "recalls were up 19% from the first quarter of 2012 and up 16% from the second quarter of 2011."  This is unwelcomed news for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

According to the recent article discussing the report, "undeclared allergens or other allergen concerns remained the primary cause of recalls during the second quarter, accounting for nearly 40% of food recalls initiate...[whereas] foodbourne illness concerns accounted for an additional 40% of recalls during the quarter."

O2 Food ERP software by EVS can help food manufactures manage their food safety concerns.  This food manufacturing software provides nutritional database and labeling, which includes ingredient statements, allergen declarations and nutrient content.  Food manufacturing ERP software, such as O2, also manages food safety concerns, including HACCP and lot recalls with ease.

WIth the possibility of a food recalls coming from so many different directions and different reasons, food manufacturers need to have the proper food software in place to help manage all of the data along with managing the actual production.

For more information on EVS's process manufacturing EPR software or more information on this food and beverage ERP software, visit www.evs-sw.com.

500R2 for Sage 500 ERP Software Is Officially Announced

It was a fantastic week at the Sage Summit Conference and Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee.  As promised, EVS announced the 500R2 for Sage 500 ERP software project and it was received with a great deal of excitement.  For those who weren't on hand to see the demonstrations, I can now point you to additional information on our website.  Check out www.evs-sw.com/products/500R2.html to see all of the great features and ideas regarding 500R2.

Here is our infographic, showing the transformation over to 500R2 ERP software.

We are really excited with the feedback we received from all of the partners and clients at Sage Summit.  500R2 will now be entering Beta testing with a select group of customers.  As more information becomes available, I'll be sure to share it on here.  As mentioned before, this will be a large technology advancement for the Sage 500 ERP software system, and it will continue to integrate with EVS's O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software systems, which includes the specialty industries such as the food ERP software.  Head over to the 500R2 page to get more information and download the available brochure.  We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions, so please drop us a line in the comment section below.

500R2 for Sage 500 ERP Software Is Set to Launch

Over the past few weeks, I've been showing some of the screen shots taken from the new 500R2 ERP software for Sage 500 ERP.  With only 3 days remaining until the official launch, I thought I'd add a few more screen shots and notes.  I also wanted to mention that 500R2 will also integrate with our O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software system for Sage 500 ERP software.  That means, for example, our food ERP software will be eligible for the 500R2 upgrade when it becomes fully available.  For now, let's take a deeper look at 500R2.

Here, you can see the "lookup" section.  In 500R2, all lookups also have instant search capability.

You say you don't want to use the lookup?  500R2 also allows users to find data without using the lookup by providing autocomplete.

As I mentioned, the launch is only a few days away and I'll be back to give you all of the details.  In the meantime, if you're interested in learning more about the food manufacturing software or other ERP software systems mentioned here today, check out our website at www.evs-sw.com.

Can Food ERP Software Systems Be Social?

Social media seems to be taking over so many aspects of every day life.  How would social media benefit a company as an internal application, more specifically to food and beverage manufacturers?  Sure, there are a number of programs right now that allow employees to collaborate, but what I'm talking about today is having the social media tools integrated as a part of your food ERP software system.

Wouldn't it be nice for your employees to collaborate and communicate about the inventory or manufacturing operations from within your food manufacturing ERP software?  Of course, we don't mean this will post inventory backorders on Twitter or past due invoices on Facebook.  This is a tool that would work in conjunction with your food manufacturing software.

Social ERP is a term that is on the rise.  At EVS, we think this is something that could help determine the next generation of ERP software.  We're working on ways to improve the user experience and we think that having social tools built into your food and beverage ERP software will be extremely beneficial.

There's likely to be much more discussion on this topic in the near future.  For more information on EVS' food software or other process manufacturing ERP software systems, visit www.evs-sw.com.  We'd love to hear your thoughts on how social media concept apply to an ERP software system, so drop us a line.

Food Manufacturing ERP Software System Provides Real-Time Cost Data

With material costs fluctuating and different variables coming into play, food and beverage manufacturers need to find effective and efficient ways to track these costs.  O2 Food ERP software was developed specifically for food and beverage manufacturers and offers cost tracking as well as number of other tools that benefit food processors.

This food manufacturing software gives manufacturers real-time cost data, which helps track material costs (including intermediates), labor, packaging and finished goods.  Having this type of real-time information will make your business decisions easier and clearer.  Facing strong competition, food manufacturers need tools specific to their industry to streamline processes and increase margins.  EVS's food ERP manufacturing software will provide accurate and real-time information across your entire organization.

For more information about this food software system, or other process manufacturing ERP software systems visit www.evs-sw.com.

Food Manufacturing ERP Software Aids In Effective Lot Tracking

Food manufacturers are constantly trying to find ways to stay compliant with industry regulations while also streamlining operations.  When a food manufacturer grows, some of the old processes really start to become an issue and drag down the efficiency of operations.  Often times, smaller food manufacturers may even perform manual processes.

For example, one of EVS's clients used to manually perform the mandatory lot tracking requirements, with mock recalls consuming hours of staff time.  Now, they have implemented EVS's O2 Food ERP software, which integrates lot tracking and Certificate of Analysis (C of A) functionality and have dramatically streamlined their operations.  According to the client, this food manufacturing software has really made the difference.  "In less than an hour we can trace any lot, identifying the source of the ingredients, the final products they went into, and who we shipped to the products to," says the food manufacturing ERP software user.

Food manufacturing ERP software provides food processors with an abundance of tools to help in all areas of their business.  The food ERP software client also said, "Using these tools we've centralized our data, cut our expenses and are making efficient use of our existing resources.  From purchasing to the production floor, to the warehouse and shipping operations, to the back office -- we have increased efficiency, control and accuracy."

For more information on this food manufacturing software or other process manufacturing ERP software systems, visit www.evs-sw.com.

500R2 for Sage 500 ERP Software Provides Instant Search Capabilities

It's officially "Summit Month" here at EVS, while we are busy getting last minute preparations ready for the Sage Summit Conference starting August 12th.  The big news this year has to be 500R2, developed by EVS.  This new ERP software provides more technology options Sage 500 ERP than ever before.

The next insider look at 500R2 relates to search.  Today, millions of people are finding information by search the internet.  Wouldn't it be nice to be able to search your ERP software system and data just as easily and quickly?  With 500R2, users have instant grid search.  Every grid in the system is searchable instantly as you type and every visible column is exposed to the search.

For more information on 500R2, check out a few of my earlier posts.  The full information will be made available during the Sage Summit Conference in just over a weeks time.  In the meantime, head over to www.evs-sw.com to see the process manufacturing ERP software and warehouse distribution software systems that EVS has also developed for Sage ERP.