Software is a key component of warehouse management systems (WMS) that create today's connected warehouse. It enables centralized management of tasks such as tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving.
ERP (enterprise resource planning) software can help snack and bakery businesses see the "big picture" while constantly improving. While many ERP software choices are available, they're constantly being improved and changing, too.
New and updated software suites available today help snack and bakery companies efficiently manage any supply-chain or finished-product traffic traveling in and out of the warehouse. Companies benefit from this software because their facilities always have what they need for production runs on hand at any given time, there's no lag in ingredient ordering.
Members of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) recently met with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials currently determining legislative details of the pending Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues included exempting warehouses solely engaged in handling and storing processed goods.