A tour of the Produce Pro system
In this section of the tour, we'll introduce the major functional areas of the Produce Pro system. We think you'll find that our base system already includes everything you need to run a successful business. In fact, many of our developments begin as ideas and suggestions from other produce companies who face the same challenges that you face, every day.
Many of the features described here come standard with Produce Pro, whereas the add-ons (listed in their own section) are optional "extras," designed to address particular business needs.
Key benefits
We've built in numerous tools and standards throughout our software, so you'll experience the same ease and convenience however you use the package. For example:
- The peace of mind you get with a fully integrated system. Each and every component of Produce Pro is under our control, and all data and logic flow throughout the system as they should. This reduces the risk inherent in interfacing with third-party components or base technologies, and ensures that you can depend on reliable, real-time information. It also means that we can customize our applications to meet your needs, without having to wait for third-party release schedules or amassing extra licensing costs.
- Cutting-edge, cost-effective technology. We use tried-and-true base technologies that make the most sense — not only for us, but also for our clients.
- Correspondence methods to suit any need. Produce Pro lets you send documents to your customers quickly and easily, using whatever method you deem appropriate. For example, it includes a built-in fax application, so you can fax documents directly from the system on demand. Produce Pro can also e-mail documents and reports in various formats, including rich text and PDF.
- Remote connectivity. Our system can easily support off-site employees, multiple warehouse facilities, and even geographically distinct business units. All parts of the system, including add-on applications like E-commerce, communicate in real time — there's no risk of data getting out of sync.
- Automated tasks and background processing. The system handles tedious, repetitive tasks, allowing your staff to spend valuable time on other duties. Our "job scheduler," an engine that runs in the background, can be configured to automatically run reports, generate and distribute price lists, interrogate inventory, and perform numerous other tasks.
- Configurable data entry screens. Use only the fields that are important to your business, and skip the rest. You'll be able to eliminate wasted keystrokes and reduce entry errors.
- Flexible, powerful reports. The system includes more than 200 standard reports. Most of them are configurable, offer maximum flexibility, and can be exported for use in a spreadsheet program.
- Security. Access to Produce Pro programs and functions can be controlled by user or by group, in as much or as little detail as you need.
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