the problem
Poor visibility and communication make it difficult for buyers to accurately predict raw material requirements. A lack of foresight and understanding means that over and under supply is a common problem.
If producers fail to stock enough raw material to meet orders, they are forced to make last-minute purchases at inflated prices. This reduces already small profit margins and processors may even make a loss on affected products.
If stock shortages are left to escalate, orders may not be despatched on time. This can seriously damage customer relationships, which is particularly problematic in such a highly competitive sector.
Processors also face problems if they have surplus stock. They are forced to freeze produce, significantly reducing sales price and increasing storage overheads.
the solution
Integreater® enables buyers to easily view how much raw material will be required to satisfy customer orders several weeks before they are placed.
It also integrates with the Purchase Order Processing module, allowing operators to easily order enough stock to meet demand.
the result
Integreater® promotes effective planning and stock management, despite short product life and lead times. Management have complete visibility and control of the purchasing process, helping them to reduce stock-holding, freezing and wastage.
Improved forecasting means that buyers are able to negotiate the best raw material prices. It also enables operators to optimise order fulfilment and react to changing order position on a daily/hourly basis.
- improved planning and management
- reduced risk
- greater visibility
- optimum order fulfilment
- greater foresight
- 100% traceability
- improved accuracy
- greater efficiency
- electronic data management
- up to 35 day forward-view
- links to purchase order processing
- automated analysis and calculations
- visibility of recent purchase history
- links to layered inventory
- simple colour-code technology
- automated reporting and distribution
Integreater® has been developed by professionals from the food processing industry and offers more functionality than a standard Manufacturing Execution System.
ERP solutions are too generic for food production and often require users to adhere with a set of standard practices. To solve this problem, Integreater® has been developed to account for all the variants and complexities that are specific to the food processing industry. It integrates with your business model to ensure that you can improve performance, without jeopardising your unique selling points.