O2 Mobile Warehouse Software and O2 Process Manufacturing ERP Software Version 7.5.01 Is Released

EVS, the developer of O2 Mobile, a warehouse management software system, and O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software for Sage 500 ERP has just announced that the latest version 7.5.01 is now available for download.  New updates included in this version are as follows:

O2 Mobile Warehouse – Warehouse Distribution & Inventory Management Software

• O2 Mobile – Login Menu Option Logs Off System: When logged in, choosing the Login menu option from the File menu no longer closes the system.
• O2 Mobile – Receive: O2 Mobile Desktop Receiving now allows for receipt of products.

O2 Process Manufacturing ERP Software

• O2 PN Issue Material – Disallow Inactive Items: O2 PN Transactions will no longer permit inactive items to be posted.
• O2 Item Maintenance – Formula by Warehouse Entry: When entering formulas by warehouse, long formula ID’s will now remain.

Current O2 Mobile Warehouse and O2 Process Manufacturing software users can access the update on the EVS Software Updates webpage.  For more information on these ERP software products or others offered, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Risk-based Preventative Plans on Horizon for Food Manufacturing Industry

The FDA recently issued a proposed rule implementing the hazard analysis and risk-based preventative control (HARPC) provisions of the Food Modernization Act (FSMA).  In the past, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) have been the gold standard for safety regulations.  As the food manufacturing industry moves to HARPC, they will add new preventative measures to the previous cGMPs with the goal of identifying specific threats and taking action to remove the risk before it can cause harm.

No matter what type of controls are implemented, it is clear that food manufacturers will need to take steps to document their food safety plans as well as document many of the variables affecting their product, such as raw materials, supply chain sources, etc.  With multiple areas requiring documentation, it will become even more critical for food processors to implement a central system, such as food manufacturing ERP software, to help manage all of the information.

O2 Food ERP software has tools available to help you do just that.  This food manufacturing software system will manage your food safety controls and will assist with any lot recalls should it arise.  Having a food-specific process manufacturing software system will provide your business with the best tools and operate in a way that your business does.

For more information on O2 food and beverage ERP software, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Improve Food Manufacturing Traceability to Improve Your Business

In a recent study by the Institute of Food Technologists (I.F.T.), which was required by the Food Safety Modernization Act, states that "various tracing practices for fresh produce and processed foods and found if a food company improves their ability to trace products, the company may achieve improved business processes, increased supply chain confidence and expand markets."  Also noted in the study is that, "the I.F.T. suggests the threat of not having product tracing capabilities in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak represents significant risks to a company."

These results are in line with the ideas that EVS has been presenting for years.  As a process manufacturing ERP software system developer and reseller, EVS has years of experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.  EVS has seen first hand the positive business impact of having the proper, industry-specific ERP software.  For example, just a sample of the O2 Food ERP software for Sage 500 ERP tools include:

• Full lot tracking
• Lot recall
• Centralized documentation
• Formula management & security
• Certificate of analysis tracking

It is becoming more evident that having the appropriate food manufacturing ERP software systems in place to manage your process manufacturing operations is extremely important.  For more information on how this food manufacturing software can address these challenges, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Experienced ERP Software Consultants Can Make or Break Your Sage 500 ERP Software Implementation

I think everyone can agree that having a great deal of experience in a subject can make the difference in the success or failure of a project.  ERP software implementations are no exception, in fact, having experienced ERP software consultants that are familiar with your specific industry should be extremely important to your business.

At EVS, we have professional Sage 500 ERP software consultants to implement ERP software, provide training and to assist you in obtaining ROI.  Our ERP software consultants have years of experience in the manufacturing, process manufacturing and warehouse distribution industries we serve.

For more information on Sage ERP software consulting and implementation, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Is Your Sage 500 ERP Data Protected From Disaster?

Having business insurance is a no-brainer.  Whether in place as protection from lawsuits or to cover the cost of your assets should your place of business be damaged, business insurance is nothing new.  But, what are you doing to insure your business data?  Sure, in the case of a fire you could get new equipment and your production line would be back up and running. However, how do you continue to operate with no data?

I'm sure more than one of you is saying at this point, no problem we have tape backups. Unfortunately, there are many businesses that would agree by past experience that these not enough.  For example, there are cases when the tapes are ruined in the disaster and you are back at having nothing.  Or, maybe your tape backups made it out of the disaster, but the data recorded doesn't include everything you actually need since these tapes are only as good as the last time the full backup was completed.

In order to fully protect your data, you need a true disaster recovery solution, such as Sage 500 Cloud Disaster Recovery.  The Sage 500 Disaster Recovery Solution provides "real-time" mirroring of your Sage 500 ERP production environment and data.  It also includes nightly full database backups with incremental backups every five minutes.

What may be surprising to some is that one of the most common types of disasters is actually human error.  Things happen, it's just human nature.  What if someone forgets to run the tape backup or does it incorrectly?  Having a Sage Cloud Disaster Recovery solution located in a secure, dedicated and fully managed cloud environment duplicating your data is a real business saver.  

According to the American Red Cross, "No business should risk operating without a disaster recovery plan.  While reports vary, as many as 40% of small businesses do not reopen after a major disaster."  Why risk your entire business by neglecting one area that has a simple and affordable solution such as Sage 500 Disaster Recovery?  Take the time to learn more and see how a true cloud disaster recovery solution can protect your business by visiting www.evs-sw.com.

Is Your Warehouse Management Thriving or Surviving?

If you are a business involved in manufacturing or distribution, then you know the importance of having a warehouse that runs efficiently.  Having real-time accurate inventory information is a critical area that can define how efficient your operations are running.

So, this leads to the the question, is your warehouse thriving or surviving?  In other words, are you getting the information and visibility into the entire operation, or are you just making through one day at a time?  If you find that you often have discrepancies in inventory levels on hand and what is found within reports, or you're are having trouble shipping material on time due to inaccurate inventory information you need to take a look at warehouse management software.

O2 Mobile Warehouse is a Sage 500 inventory management software system that allows you to gain true visibility and real-time views of your inventory.  This Sage barcode software uses Smart-Barcodes to quickly scan items with a handheld scanner.  The information gathered with the scanner is then automatically posted to your Sage warehouse management module giving you the most up-to-date reporting.

Take a closer look at the O2 Mobile Warehouse distribution software and see how it can take your warehouse operations from surviving to thriving.  For more information on O2 Mobile Warehouse, visit www.evs-sw.com.

How to Achieve Real-time Inventory With a Warehouse Management System

As any business knows having accurate, real-time inventory information is critical for planning as well as order fulfillment.  The best way to achieve this is to have an inventory management system in place to help you keep accurate counts of your inventory.

At EVS, they've developed O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP a warehouse management software system that can take your warehouse and distribution operations to the next level.  This Sage 500 inventory management software allows you to see where your inventory is located within your organization.  If you are managing lot tracked items or expiration dates of materials, this is a critical piece of information for efficient operation.

The great part is that all of these actions can be completely automated with O2 Mobile due to the handheld scanners and patented Smart-Barcodes.  If it's time for your warehouse operations to change for the better, take a look at all of the benefits found in the Sage barcode software system, O2 Mobile Warehouse.