The optimum processing time is extremely important in food production due to the often very short shelf life of the raw materials. While a general standard solution often requires lengthy and expensive adaptation to the specific requirements of the food industry, this is not necessary with the ERP metaFOOD, as this software solution was developed explicitly for the special needs of the food industry.
It is these special requirements, such as the meticulous separation of organic and conventional foods or, for example, seamless batch tracing, that metaFOOD maps perfectly. All details are recorded and taken into account and easily integrated into the operational processes.
As part of the planning and better utilization of production capacity, metaFOOD uses the stock to suggest recipes, such as spice blends, that can be produced with the available materials. Reservations and ranges already received are also included in this planning.
Proper storage is particularly important for foodstuffs. For example, garlic and fruit should be stored strictly separately. metaFOOD ERP controls the allocation of storage locations, taking such intervening factors into account. "First in, first out": the ERP system also ensures that stock turnover is optimized and therefore accelerated.
Whether chocolate, herbal mixtures or ice cream, there are different requirements for testing and documentation for each food product. The mandatory hazard analysis, the HACCP concept, also requires consistent monitoring and documentation. The ISO-certified metaFOOD product includes the creation of test plans and the legally required sample provision.
In reality, batch orientation means risk minimization. As a rule, fresh food must be processed immediately. If, after a few days, the laboratory results reveal that they contain contaminants, they can be traced without any problems, including the complete elimination of products that have been processed up to that point and any recalls.
metaFOOD includes special functions for the automation of processes and the associated reduction in errors. For example, barcode scanners can be used to optimize the recording and storage of goods. Using hand scanners and barcodes on the respective batches and storage locations, goods can be moved and rebooked practically at the touch of a button. The scanner connection and the creation of unique SSCC labels in accordance with the GS1-128 standard are standard features of metaFOOD.
metaFOOD is a future-proof merchandise management software that can react immediately to food-specific changes and can be quickly adapted to new legal requirements. metaFOOD is 100% ISO-compliant and fulfills the requirements for HACCP and other regulations. The software includes a large number of interfaces to other solutions such as EDI, Datev, Diamant, DHL shipping software or MS Sharepoint.
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metaFOOD is the flexible ERP software for SMEs. The solution is particularly suitable for the food industry.
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