Warehouse Management Software for Sage 500 ERP

For those manufacturers and/or distributors using Sage 500 ERP software to manage your business, you are no doubt also using the warehouse management module.  While this has some great tools, did you know you are missing an important tool to help you gain real visibility and inventory accuracy?  If you haven't added O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 to your operations, there is a lot of room for improvement in both time and cost savings ahead for your business.  Some of the great additions this barcode software system offers include:

• True pallet tracking
• Pick-while-you-pack/ship
• Pre-shipment staging
• Purchase order receiving
• Warehouse/Bin movements
• Sales order shipping/picking
• Advanced cycle counts
• Physical Counts

Using the system is also incredibly simple.  This inventory management software system uses Smart-barcodes to fully automate your warehouse operations.  With O2 Mobile, you'll be able to navigate, lookup, and validate entries with the quick scan of a single barcode.

You may not just take my word for it, so I encourage you to visit the EVS website for more information and read one of the many success stories from the companies that have made significant improvements to their business by implementing this warehouse distribution software.  Here are just a couple examples of the things EVS clients are saying about O2 Mobile Warehouse:

"Previously, movements and adjustments were done using a manual clipboard, making it easy for people to forget to update it.  After implementing O2 Mobile, manual adjustments from lost or missing inventory went down 40% in the first month, and continues to decline."

"Shipping is saving approximately 7.5 to 10 man hours a day in picking sales orders alone.  The saving is mostly due to inventory accuracy improvements, the ability to look up the location of goods from anywhere in the facility, and not having to manually read and document items, bins, lots and serial numbers."

For more information on O2 Mobile Warehouse, visit www.evs-sw.com.

 

Still Time to Take Advantage of Barcode Software Upgrade Offer for Sage 500 ERP

O2 Mobile Warehouse barcode software is the premier warehouse management software system for Sage 500 ERP.  Recently, the developers at EVS announced that O2 Mobile is now available in the upgraded .NET version.  This announcement also provided a limited time upgrade offer for installation consulting and an additional O2 Mobile .NET user license to current O2 Mobile clients.

As a reminder, the offer ends in February 2013, so now is the time to take advantage of the special upgrade offer, which includes:

• Assistance with the installation of O2 Mobile .NET in a test environment
• Additional O2 Mobile .NET user

The cost of the inventory management software upgrade offer is $1,000 ($2,200 package value) during the promotional period. To take advantage of the limited time installation package for the Sage 500 warehouse distribution software, visit the EVS website promotion page or www.evs-sw.com.

FDA Proposes Changes to Labeling Requirements

It looks like more changes could be underway for the food and beverage manufacturing industry as the F.D.A. recently proposed new labeling requirements for restaurants, retail food establishments and vending machines. Here's a video discussing the newly proposed updates to labeling:

O2 Food ERP software for Sage 500 ERP is a great tool for food and beverage manufacturers to use to stay in compliance with food labeling regulations.  With this food manufacturing software, nutritional data is included with the raw material items, which easily creates nutritional labels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations and nutritional analysis content.  

For a closer look at EVS's food and beverage ERP software, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Food Manufacturing Safety Regulations Taking Shape in 2013

For many in the food manufacturing industry, the new regulations as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (F.S.M.A) has been a long time coming.  Now in 2013, the F.D.A. proposed two regulations, the first will mandate food manufacturers to develop and implement hazard analysis and critical control point plans (HACCP).  With the addition of this new regulation, food manufacturers will need to take the responsibility of identifying and controlling potential risks for contamination.

The second regulation will create and enforce food safety standards in the production and harvesting of produce.  This regulation will include standards for water and soil quality, worker hygiene and animal intrusion of fields.

Each of these two new proposals have differing timelines for compliance based on the size of the company.  The F.D.A also announced that the agency would be issuing additional proposed F.S.M.A regulations within the next few months.

With more regulations requiring HACCP compliance, it's important for food manufacturers to have a reliable and efficient way of documenting compliance.  O2 Food ERP software for Sage 500 ERP has the tools to help manufacturers track and trace lots.  The food and beverage ERP software and can also mange HACCP concerns and lot recalls with ease.

For more information on this food manufacturing software system, visit www.evs-sw.com.

EVS Is Presenting O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP Software Live Webinars

As mentioned in a previous post, EVS is presenting a number of webinars during the month of February to demonstrate the many advantages and benefits of using O2 Mobile warehouse distribution software with your Sage 500 ERP.  See the details below for the official list of dates and times being offered.

In these webinars presenter and EVS president, Evan Garber, will discuss and demonstrate how warehouse management with O2 Mobile can:

• Improve operations with real-time inventory for your Sage 500 ERP
• Save time and money with lean warehouse operations
• Get immediate results with quick employee training and adoption

The barcode software webinars will be held every Tuesday morning during the month of February, and you can register to attend by clicking on your desired date and time.

Tuesday, February 5 @ 9:00-9:45am (MST)
Tuesday, February 12 @ 9:00-9:45am (MST)
Tuesday, February 19 @ 9:00-9:45am (MST)
Tuesday, February 26 @ 9:00-9:45am (MST)

Barcode Software for Sage 500 ERP

If you're using Sage 500 ERP software to manage your manufacturing organization, you're also probably using the warehouse management module.  While this has some great benefits, I want to introduce you to a barcode software system that can completely change your warehouse operations for the better.

O2 Mobile Warehouse inventory management software was developed specifically for Sage 500 ERP and uses Smart-Barcode technology.  Your warehouse automation system will become faster, more accurate and require less training than other systems on the market.  Using handheld scanners and the scan of a barcode will allow your inventory to be received, compared to the purchase order in Sage 500, validated against the receiving rules that you have defined and labels printed with any information your wish.

During the month of February, EVS is presenting a number of webinars to show you how this warehouse management software works in conjunction with your ERP software.  Stay tuned for an announcement of the exact dates and times.  In the mean time, you can find out more information on the warehouse distribution software by visiting www.evs-sw.com.

Finding the Right Sage 500 ERP Software Consultants for Your Manufacturing Business

The right Sage 500 ERP software consultants can be a real asset to your business.  At EVS, our professional Sage 500 consultants are available to provide the appropriate training on your system, to help obtain ROI, provide implementation and to create custom reports with your business in mind.

While many places offer ERP software consulting, EVS's Sage software consulting is unique.  Not only are the ERP consultants experts in the manufacturing, process manufacturing and warehouse distribution industries served, they are also in direct communication with the ERP software development team at EVS.  This means when you have special requests or require customizations, your consultants can work in-house with our development team to get you the best products and service available.

Take your business to the next level by finding the right consultants for your business.  For more information on EVS's Sage (MAS) 500 ERP software consulting, visit www.evs-sw.com.

F.D.A. Considers Monumental New Food Safety Rules

As announced recently, the F.D.A. has proposed major changes to the food safety regulations, requiring farmers and food manufacturers to take on a more aggressive approach to preventing deadly outbreaks.

With a number of outbreaks just last year alone that led to a high number of illnesses and even deaths, the F.D.A. is seeking to require those involved in the food supply chain to take additional precautions during production. The goal with these new regulations will be to do more to "prevent" food-borne illnesses, rather than the reactive approach such as recalls when a problem is discovered.  Under the newly suggested regulations, food manufacturers would have to submit food safety plans to the appropriate governing organizations to demonstrate they are in compliance in keeping their production areas clean, as well as a plan of action to correct problems should they arise.

In light of these changes, food manufacturers will have to keep extremely detailed records throughout from all areas of their supply chain as this will not doubt be a part of their prevention plan as well as their action plan in case of a contamination.  O2 Food ERP software by EVS, has the tools that food manufacturers need to manage these types of food safety documentation issues.  This food software ERP system will manage HACCP, lot recalls,  and quality and regulatory requirements in a single location.

We'll be watching for new F.D.A announcements and developments as I'm sure all of those involved in the food processing industry will.  For more information on the food manufacturing ERP software developed specifically to manage all of the unique concerns of the food production industry, visit www.evs-sw.com.

F.D.A. Seeks Input from Food and Beverage Industry on New Regulations

As process manufacturing ERP software developers, EVS employees are always interested in the various changes to regulations that impact our clients.  Specifically, we work with a number of food manufacturers who have found tremendous success with out O2 Food ERP software system.  So, when an announcement comes along such as this one from the FDA, we are not only listening, but we want to hear from our clients and others in the industry what their thoughts are on the subject.

The FDA is requesting comments and input from food manufacturers and anyone else involved in the food processing industry in connection with its intent to set new regulations for major food allergens.  Food allergens pertaining to this discussion will include: eggs, milk, tree nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and food ingredients that contain protein derived from such food.  New regulations would be directed in the labeling of such allergens and declaration of the presence of these major food allergens by their common name.

So, if you're involved in the food and beverage processing industry, what are your thoughts on the labeling thresholds?  For more information and a full listing of the areas in which the FDA seeks comment, visit www.regulations.gov.

For more information on how EVS can help food manufacturing organizations with their food manufacturing software and other ERP software systems, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Supply Chain Traceability And Food Safety with the Help of O2 Food ERP Software

In the recent years, the Food Safety Modernization Act has led to increased controls, stricter regulations, more frequent inspections and an increase in record keeping and tracking, just to name a few.

With food borne illnesses making the news frequently as of late, supply chain traceability becomes an even more critical component in the food safety fight.  While supply chain traceability may look like an overwhelming task, software programs such as O2 Food ERP software for Sage 500 ERP make this task manageable.

O2 Food ERP software is a process manufacturing software system designed specifically for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.  This food manufacturing ERP software systems understands the unique needs of the food processing industry and provides tools to manage regulatory requirements, auditing and security regulations and food safety concerns such as HACCP and lot recalls with ease.

All signs seem to point to tighter controls and stricter food manufacturing safety regulations in the future.  Now is the time for your food manufacturing operation to implement the necessary tools required to be prepared for the changing regulations and to protect and manage this aspect of your business.

For more information on this food and beverage ERP software system, visit www.evs-sw.com.