Process Manufacturing Software Webinar: The 4 Benefits of Next Generation ERP

As promised, I now have the full details of the upcoming O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software webinar titled, "O2.Net: The 4 Benefits of Next Generation ERP."  EVS President, Evan Garber, will be presenting two live sessions during the month of May.

During the webinar, Mr. Garber will present the new process manufacturing software screens for Sage 500 ERP found in the upcoming .Net upgrade release.  Topics of discussion will include:

• Discuss how the new .Net architecture will benefit O2 users
• Show some of the new .Net screens
• Demonstrate the new planning screens (MRP replacement)

To register, visit the EVS webinar registration page or go to www.evs-sw.com and click on "Events."  

O2 Process Manufacturing ERP Software in .Net Is Coming Soon

As I've discussed not too long ago, O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP has been upgraded to .Net.  Now, it has been announced that O2 Process Manufacturing software, again for Sage 500 ERP is making the conversion as well.

EVS is putting together a webinar, which will take place on two separate dates during the month of May to demonstrate and discuss the new platform and what it means for users.  While details are still being finalized, I can tell you that the webinar will be called, "O2.Net: The 4 Benefits of Next Generation ERP."

If you haven't had a chance to take a closer look at our process manufacturing ERP software system, check it out today by viewing your industry page on the EVS website.  In the next week or so, I'll post all of the official details regarding the upcoming webinar discussing our ERP software's move to .Net.  For more information on these or other related products and services, visit www.evs-sw.com.

O2 Food ERP Software for Managing Food Safety

With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) becoming law, more regulations are being formed and proposed consistently and food manufacturers need to stay on top of the new changes.  One of the areas of focus is certainly food safety.  What is your business doing to prepare for stricter food safety regulations?

Preventions plans going into place will need to contain recall procedures, including all of the parties that could potentially be affected by a recall (i.e. other value-add manufacturers, distributors, retailers and the public).  O2 Food ERP for Sage 500 ERP software is a food manufacturing software system that operates the way you do.  With tools in place to document your plan and track and trace lots and materials, your business can be prepared.

This food and beverage ERP software also has tools that will help you through your recall procedures, should the need arise.  With extensive lot tracking and simple one-click recall options, implementing a food software system, such as O2 Food ERP software, will help your business manage multiple aspects of food safety all in one system.

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

Benefits of a Warehouse Distribution & Inventory Management Software

As you grow as a company, you're probably adding new product lines and shipping out larger orders.  While these areas of growth are exciting, they can also lead to challenges and uncover processes within your operations that need adjusting. This is where having a warehouse management system in place will help your organization manage your current growth and put processes in place to allow for future growth.

O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP is an inventory management system that does just that.  By equipping warehouse personnel with handheld scanners and a simple scan of a barcode, employees can easily check products in, stage for shipping and track product locations in the warehouse.  This warehouse distribution software system can also track pallets and perform critical function necessary in purchase order receiving, sales order processing, sales order shipping and many more advanced features.

Some may think that implementing a new inventory management software program may cause a wrinkle while the personnel are learning the system.  While this may be true for some systems, O2 Mobile Warehouse has an incredibly quick adoption rate due to it's easy set-up.  According to EVS client Snyder Industries, "We went live in one weekend and never went back.  This rapid implementation was possible because EVS responded in a quick, efficient way no matter what time of day it was." Automating many of these warehouse activities will allow your business to operate more efficiently, offer realtime inventory views and free your warehouse personnel from manual tasks that slow down operations.

For more information on O2 Mobile Warehouse and to view a short demo video, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Downtime Reporting Announced for O2 Process Manufacturing ERP Software and Sage 500 ERP

EVS just announced a new feature, Downtime Reporting, for O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software.  This new feature will be the newest addition to their suite of .Net applications for Sage 500 ERP and is expected to be released in version 7.5.02.  I've included a few of the detailed screen shots below to get a preview of this much anticipated new tool.

Downtime Entry: Enters downtime transactions. Downtime may link to a production order, but this is not required.

BIE O2 Downtime: Filters downtime entries to find patterns.

Downtime Code Maintenance: Creates downtime reason codes that can be associated with a specific work center, machine or general.  The Downtime Type defines whether this reason is Planned or Unplanned.

For more information on this process manufacturing software, the Downtime Reporting feature or other ERP software related products, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Official O2 Process Manufacturing ERP Software and O2 Mobile Warehouse Software Update Released

EVS has officially released O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software and O2 Mobile warehouse management software update version 7.5.01 for Sage 500 ERP.  A quick overview is given below, but for full details, visit the EVS News & Events page.

O2 Mobile Warehouse - Inventory Management Software System

• Login Menu Option
• Desktop Receiving

O2 Process Manufacturing -  Process Manufacturing Software

• PN Issue Material - Disallow Inactive Items
• Item Maintenance - Formula by Warehouse Entry
• Lot Recall Merge
• MRP - Vendor Selection with PO Consolidation
• MRP - Dates
• Update PO Pricing for PO Creation

We also invite you to view the complete ERP software update overview document, which contains a "coming soon" section and previews a new screen users can expect to see in a future release.  For more information, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Potential Issues for Food Manufacturers Due to FSMA

Food safety has been a hot topic in the food manufacturing industry in recent years.  Regulations coming from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are still in limbo and food manufacturers are still in need of clarification.  In a recent article by Food Business News, they discuss the potential financial concerns the food processing industry may face, specifically affecting the bakeries and snack manufacturers.

One interesting tip was for food manufacturers to evaluate their vendor quality.  Do you receive ingredients from other vendors that may or may not follow the same safety precautions as your business?  This could spell potential disaster if that vendor has unsafe ingredients that leads to a widespread recall as we've seen happen numerous times.  It is recommended that food manufacturers implement a vendor quality program.  However, some smaller businesses may not be able to afford this.

For those who cannot afford a program like this, it is important to document and manage as much of the food safety processes as possible.  For example, using a food manufacturing software system, such as O2 Food ERP software, can help you manage your food safety controls in a central location.  Should a recall happen, you will have the most up-to-date vendor and ingredient information at your fingertips, which will allow you to take immediate action.

Over the next year, new food safety regulations should become clearer. However, food manufacturers can take control of their vendor selection and utilizing food manufacturing ERP software to document all of  their critical information.

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