CSI - Process Management Software for the Food Industry

CSI's FOODSprint all-in-one SAP standard enterprise software provides solutions to food manufacturers and distributors, including documentation, batch tracing and quality assurance.

FOODSprint, a mySAP all-in-one food industry solution, is a fully integrated system, which has been designed with the specific requirements of food manufacturers and distributors in mind. Based on CSI's extensive industry experience, it incorporates pre-configured functionality which can be delivered with minimum effort and impact to the business, ensuring a rapid time to benefit.

FOOD PROCESSING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

State-of-the-art FOODSprint features include:

• Recipe management
• Material requirements
• Purchasing
• Resource planning
• Production
• Quality management
• Documentation
• Order entry system
• Call centre / product support
• Customer information
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Batch tracing
• New food product development
• Financial management
• Office automation
• Executive information

RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE

At the core of FOODSprint resource planning software is a proficient Manufacturing Requirement Planning (MRP) function. MRP functionality considers available stock and reports ingredients and packaging materials necessary to meet demand or any changes to production - with FOODSprint, you can react to changes within minutes.

Key benefits include:

• Definition of all process specifications
• Electronic messaging and approval from numerous devices or systems
• Batch cockpit provides an overview of each batch, summarized in a matrix

RECIPE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FOODSprint recipe management software provides access to the latest planning recipes at any time. Other benefits include the ability to develop test recipes, document results, changes and effects on material requirements, planning and revenue calculation.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

From checking raw and source materials and providing a Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS), to in-process checks during production and final checks, FOODSprint offers quality management functionality including:

• Management of inspection plans and samples
• Automatically printed individual analysis certificate

AUTOMATIC BATCH DETERMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Automatic batch determination is essential for documenting processing steps. FOODSprint process management software documents every distribution channel and generates batch reports, where-used lists and quality assurance logs in accordance with HACCP and cGMP.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR ORDER ENTRY SYSTEMS

FOODSprint process management software enables you to achieve electronic document exchange for purchase orders, order confirmations, delivery notes and invoices this using EDI or XML – irrespective of which format documentation arrives.

FOODSprint also provides customer hierarchy maps and easily defines master agreements and individual pricing.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

FOODSprint provides allows all promotions, rebates, vouchers and incentives to be assigned by profit and contributions. In addition, FOODSprint process management software can provide real-time business intelligence to show contribution margins, profit and revenue and determine buying patterns, per product or per customer.

LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FOODSprint software enables efficient warehouse management and allows organizations to manage warehouses at the storage bin level.

Using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles, FOODSprint proposes particular raw materials batch using a pre-defined criteria, and automatically generates a modifiable withdrawal proposal. RFID and state-of-art bar code formats are generated and printed as FOODSprint is EAN 128-enabled.

BATCH TRACKING AND TRACING

A key necessity in the processing industry is the ability to track and assign each individual function to a batch and trace it back to the raw and source materials used. FOODSprint batch tracking software makes this process simple and efficient.

The batch chain results automatically – from raw materials supplier, to customer, via manufacturer. Batch tracking software lets you see immediately where a particular raw material batch is going, or where a batch of finished products has come from, at any time.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

FOODSprint process management software enables task and activity management facilities, deadline reminders and automatic email triggers for required actions, which provide great benefit such as reduction in development costs and faster introduction to the marketplace.

ACCOUNTING AND OFFICE AUTOMATION SOFTWARE

FOODSprint provides a complete financial system for managing accounting processes. These cover G/L accounting, including cash journal, accounts receivable, accounts payable, automatic payments and asset accounting components.

The FOODSprint SAP business workplace provides a standard working environment in which users can carry out their share of the business and communication processes and share with other users throughout the organisation.

The business workplace process management software also handles sending of documents and distribution of internal and external mailing via Microsoft Outlook or other compatible clients.

FOODSprint integrated reports can be tailored to specific needs and formats in various areas of the food industry. This allows easy access to key reports.