Aptean has unveiled its latest innovation for the fresh produce industry: Aptean Fresh Produce ERP. This cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is built upon the robust Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform, integrating decades of industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to address the unique challenges faced by fresh produce businesses.
A Legacy of Excellence
For over 30 years, Produce Pro Software has been a trusted ERP platform for fresh produce distributors, wholesalers, foodservice providers, growers, packers, shippers, processors, and terminal markets across North America. Renowned for setting the gold standard in operational efficiency, traceability, and compliance, Produce Pro transformed how the fresh industry leverages technology to compete and grow. That legacy continues, strengthened by Aptean’s powerful technology ecosystem, delivering next-generation solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth for fresh produce businesses.
Key Features of Aptean Fresh Produce ERP
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to the fresh produce industry:
- Advanced Lot Attributes: Manage lot attributes with customizable data, easy information retrieval, clear reports, and flexible grouping.
- Commodity Harvest Planning: Provides forecasts for grower products for a season, a week, and per day, using commodity items for bulk receipts with an integrated weighbridge.
- Trading Board: Offers insights into stock availability and transaction planning with detailed views of inventory data, accessible from various Business Central documents.
- Weighbridge Integration: Facilitates efficient weighment information collection and organization, with automatic ticket creation and comprehensive management of weights on purchase orders and warehouse receipts.
- Production Cost Apportionment: Optimizes cost allocation in production, allowing businesses to distribute purchase value and costs related to sorting or grading tasks.
- Grower Return and Accounting: Enables grower return settlements based on grading, packing, or account and pooling sales; manages commission and claims payback; calculates vendor payments; creates flexible purchase orders; sets up commission groups; and posts settlements.
Built on the robust Microsoft Business Central platform, Aptean Fresh Produce ERP delivers a secure, scalable, cloud-native solution designed for modern produce operations. AI-powered capabilities transform complex data into real-time, actionable insights, empowering teams to make better decisions faster. With seamless Microsoft integration and a sleek, user-friendly interface, daily operations have become more efficient, intelligent, and more connected than ever.
Seamless Integration and User-Friendly Design
The ERP system boasts native compatibility with Microsoft 365 and Aptean’s complementary suite, including Transportation Management System (TMS), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Ecommerce, and Business Intelligence (BI). Its sleek, modern interface is designed for seamless team adoption and enhanced productivity.
Future-Ready Adaptability
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP is designed to evolve with businesses, ensuring they remain competitive in a fast-paced market. The cloud-native architecture allows for continuous optimization and scalability, adapting to the growing needs of fresh produce operations.
Industry Endorsement
Marc Hatfield, Regional Account Director for Fresh Produce at Aptean, emphasized the transformative nature of the new ERP system:
Conclusion
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP represents a significant advancement in ERP solutions for the fresh produce industry. By combining a proven legacy with modern technology, it offers businesses the tools needed to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive growth in an increasingly competitive market.
Source: The Manila Times UPDATE - Introducing Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: The Next Generation of Produce Pro Software
