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1 FOOD management SOLUTIONS

2 COMPREHENSIVE, PROFITABLE AND EFFECTIVE A solution tailored to SMEs in the agri-food industry Small and mid-sized businesses often feel that they miss out on the resources and technology that large businesses have access to. That s why six partners have come together to open up new horizons FOR you. Our offering is a comprehensive, integrated and user-friendly business management solution that revolutionizes the way SMEs in the agri-food industry operate. The offer includes a wide range of powerful tools that incorporate all aspects of business management. Among these tools are SAP Business One, an extremely powerful management solution; a highly effective integration solution from Forgestik; a traceability solution recognized for its performance, offered by Epsilia; a direct-store-delivery and sales force automation solution provided by CIS Group; a comprehensive and innovative e-commerce solution by K-eCommerce; a fully integrated EDI solution provided by Vantree; and a HACCP and GFSI quality control solution that meets the highest industry standards, offered by Datahex. Optimize your order taking and shipping processes, sharpen the traceability of your products, maximize your inventory management, improve product quality and uniformity, and reduce costs. In other words, choose our simple, customized solution and increase both your profit margins and customer satisfaction. To learn more about our solution, its advantages and how it can contribute to your company s success, we invite you to read this brochure and visit our website at: Would you like to speak with one of our experts or obtain a free estimate? Contact us today at or via at info@erpglobalfood.com Forgestik Epsilia CIS Group k-ecommerce Datahex Vantree 02

3 SAP Business One 04 Forgestik 06 Epsilia 08 Illustration 10 CIS Group 12 k-ecommerce 14 Vantree 16 Datahex 18 Contact us 20 03

4 Innovative solutions for the food sector SAP Business One TM is a powerful solution tailored to the needs of small and mid-sized businesses. A truly affordable option, anyone can take advantage of its simple and effective functionality. SAP Business One offers a full range of management functions such as accounting, purchase management, sales administration, inventory management, customer relationship management, production management, analyses and detailed reports. Easy to implement and ready to use, SAP Business One meets both your immediate and future needs by following the pace of growth of your company. More specifically, SAP Business One provides you with full support to: Mmanage full traceability as well as serial and batch numbers and expiration dates Integrate RFID and bar code technologies Plan material requirements for production processes Improve visibility of raw materials and work in process Handle returns, complaints and after-sales support Ttrack regulatory compliance and progress Mmanage order-to-cash operations Mmanage inventory across multiple warehouses Ttrack stock transfers between warehouses and perform inventory and cycle counts Eensure visibility into customers complete order history to predict demand and adjust inventory accordingly Mmanage prices, promotions and discounts Integrate sales, manufacturing, finance and operations within a single system Mmanage sales and the production of purchase orders We needed a proactive and flexible business management system that was capable of supporting our growth. With SAP Business One, we now have a comprehensive operational platform and the results are in: it s a definite success! Antoine Gholam, Phoenicia Group Inc. 04

5 Why SAP? For its multiple functionalities For its user-friendly interface For its adaptable management features For its comprehensive and affordable solution For its quick installation Benefits for your company Reduced errors and ordering time Refined product traceability Aautomation of shipping process and integration with transportation systems (Purolator, Canlogix, Canada Post, etc.) Aautomation of ordering process Real-time calculation of customer needs Industry trends analysis Forecasting Inventory movement management Production of clear reports Inventory optimization Compliance with food industry standards Reduced costs Increased profit margins Improved customer satisfaction 05

6 A TRUE PARTNER Forgestik is more than an IT management PROVIDer, they are a trustworthy partner that offers integration and implementation SOLUtions FOR companies that choose to do business with them. 06

7 Thanks to SAP Business One, we have highly improved our business procedures. But more importantly, we can now guarantee total traceability of our products, from the farm to the consumer s plate. amine Mellouk, Controller triomphe Foods With a collaborative approach, in-depth knowledge of the challenges and particulars of small and mid-sized businesses, and exceptional after-sales service, Forgestik accompanies companies in every step of the solution implementation process and supports them in their growth. From design to implementation, Forgestik offers you turnkey solutions tailored to your business needs. More specifically, Forgestik provides you with full support to: Improve your business processes Eensure full product traceability Reduce order taking time Eenhance customer relationships WHY Forgestik? For its reputation For its solid expertise in the agri-food industry For its affordable and comprehensive solutions For the quality of its service Benefits for your company In-depth knowledge of the agri-food industry Mmultiple solutions tailored to your business reality Local services FORGESTIK WMS Optimizing through accuracy Forgestik WMS is a warehouse management system that is fully integrated into SAP Business One solutions. Ideally suited for the agri-food industry, this solution allows you to manage warehouse operations in an optimized manner using mobile devices. The main goal of this system is to manage stock movement and dates in real time. More specifically, Forgestik WMS provides you with full support to: Ensure accuracy in the capturing of batch numbers for shipping Reduce shipping and receiving errors Benefits for your company Effective rotation of products and raw material Batch management and traceability Inventory management accuracy rate of over 98% 07

8 traceability A pioneer in software technology designed for the agri-food industry An add-on to the ERP system, the Epsilia solution focus on the issues and profitability of companies in the agri-food industry in terms of product traceability, production management (MES), warehouse management (WMS) and cold chain management. With over 25 years of experience, Epsilia is a key player in the specialized software industry. Its high value-added modules meet specific needs and are recognized for ease-of-use. More specifically, Epsilia provides you with full support to: Increase traceability accuracy Obtain information on inventories and production monitoring Improve the efficiency of order preparation, floor operations, Jat methods, the FIFO approach and much more Increase coherence between the different company software and with automated production processes Reduce losses in terms of fresh and frozen products Reduce the number of operations managed manually Best-in-class: Top 20% of aggregate performance scorers in the agri-food sector optimize their traceability. Food safety and traceability 2011, aberdeen Group, Nov. 2011, by Kevin Prouty 08

9 WHY EPSILIA? For its recognized expertise in the agri-food industry For its solution tailored to agri-food transformation For its software ergonomics designed for production environments For its specialization in the integration of IRF and bar code technologies For its ease in integrating with major specialized equipment For its complete solution integrating continuous R&D For its prices tailored to the needs of the customer For its conscientious team focused on customer problem resolution Benefits for your company Mmanagement and control of the entire production floor and warehouses Full traceability of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-transformed products and final products Ttraceability of various materials from reception to client delivery Possible integration with different controllers or various automated lines so as to link production information to the automated system Aaccess to real-time information on production and inventories so as to minimize losses, optimize the use of materials and ensure adequate productivity Mmanagement and control of the steps involved and materials used in production Increased profit margins Enhanced customer relationships 09

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12 MOBILE SOLUTIONS for delivery persons and representatives CIS Group is one of the largest providers of Direct Store Delivery and Sales Force Automation solutions in North America. Its solutions help businesses in the agri-food industry to streamline and optimize their business processes, reduce their operating costs and increase their profits. CIS Group offers leading mobile software solutions that respond to real business needs. CIS Group has over 150 customers in the agri-food sector, representing more than 9,000 mobile users of Companion Suite products software solutions developed to adapt to the customer and not the other way around. More specifically, CIS s Companion Suite provides full support to automate the daily activities of delivery persons, distributors, representatives and merchandisers: Companion Route (delivery persons and distributors) Truck loading Vehicle inspection Truck inventory management Invoicing and POS printing Order taking (algorithms) Credit/return processing Electronic signature and banner stamp capture Collection (cash, credit or check) Route balancing Picture taking GPS tracking Electronic archiving of invoices Survey answers Batch number management Companion Rep2 (representatives and merchandisers) Expense account management Tracking of in-store priorities Order suggestions Credit/return management Planogram management and validation Management of facings and distribution Inventory of several locations in the store Aaccess to product catalogue, including nutritional information and promotions Notes management 24-month history of in-store sales by product In-store picture taking GPS tracking Capture of competitor information 12

13 The return on investment was quickly realized through savings in materials, increased productivity, and the implementation of new business rules that helped improve the billing process. Business Relationship Manager Labatt Brewing Company Why CIS Group? For its fast, high-quality service For its renowned expertise in the agri-food industry For its close control of direct delivery and representation activities For its customized solutions adapted to specific business needs Benefits for your company Optimization of mobile operations for store delivery Increased level of visibility for managers over mobile personnel Improved communication between office personnel and those on the road Increased efficiency of representatives and delivery personnel on the road Optimization of management and administrative tasks Considerable decrease in the duplication of data entry tasks Improved decision-making for mobile personnel Increased customer satisfaction 13

14 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE The Fastest and Easiest Way to Sell Online With more than 300 tools and easy-to-use features, k-ecommerce is a comprehensive and innovative e-commerce solution that fully extends the power of your SAP Business One. The solution is integrated into your management system, which allows you to offer your products and food services online. Easily, quickly, inexpensively and most importantly, without any worries. 14

15 With k-ecommerce, our salespeople can now use a tablet to show new products, pricing and place orders directly at the customer s location. Because k-ecommerce is integrated into our ERP, the information is in real time and all orders are created in the ERP within minutes. marco De Luca, CEO De Luca Bros. Foods International k-ecommerce offers the best tools available to deal with an increasingly competitive market. More specifically, k-ecommerce offers you its complete support to: Publish electronic, user-friendly and secure catalogs Promote your products online as well as your online store Eestablish new sales channels Improve communication with your distributors (B2B) Eestablish an online portal for your sales representatives Eensure better positioning of your site with search engines (SEO) Optimize your sales force and customer service WHY k-ecommerce? For a user-friendly, robust and powerful solution For a complete integration with your SAP Business One For an easy deployment and configuration For expert professionals dedicated to e-commerce Benefits for your company Reduce your costs of taking orders Fast return on investment Increase customer loyalty Reduce errors related to orders Increase sales and revenue per customer or distributor Increase brand awareness Increase visibility of your online catalog and your company Improve your customer service 15

16 ELECTRONIC Data interchange Solutions with a human touch Since 1994, Vantree has helped several agri-food companies of all sizes migrate from a manual, data entry-based process to an integrated and fully automated EDI solution. It strives to make each new installation as seamless as possible by providing a dedicated EDI professional who accompanies you through every step of the process, delivering a human touch. From initial deployment, through system training to post-installation support, Vantree ensures nothing is left to chance. It attaches particular importance to post-installation support, which continues for several years. EDI (electronic data interchange) can be easily integrated into SAP Business One using its companion product DOCMAN or can be easily created with Web EDI s userfriendly interface. Vantree also offers ASN Builder, a product created for ASN (Advance Shipping Notice) and can be integrated, or not, with SAP Business One. More specifically, Vantree provides you with full support to: Check data compliance Eexport/import documents seamlessly Ttrack EDI documents Eeasily correct or remove documents Process and deliver EDI transaction sets 16

17 The Vantree team is sensitive to our needs and concerns, and offers highly customer-oriented, professional and personalized support. They identified the best solution for our company and continue to ensure our complete satisfaction. Julie Desroches, Plaisirs Gastronomiques WHY Vantree? For its affordable, easy-to-implement solution For its user-friendly, secure and easy-to-manage solution For its team of experts focused on the needs of the customer For its recognized expertise in the agri-food industry Benefits for your company Faster trading cycle Aability to win new business Increased profit margins Reduced costs Competitive edge Increased productivity 17

18 FOOD SAFETY Management solutions that meet the highest industry standards Datahex Systems is a team of experts in food safety, with a mission to provide consulting services and innovative software solutions that meet the needs of customers by helping them with the management of their food safety system. Its collective expertise has enabled Datahex to develop a simple and efficient technique to help the industry achieve worldwide recognized standards in food safety. It offers a wide range of specialized consulting services, including management services and a powerful HACCP and GFSI software, for a diverse agri-food customer base. More specifically, Datahex provides you with full support to: Aaccompany you in regulatory affairs (Canada/United States) Implement a food security framework recognized by the GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) Implement a provincial or federal HACCP system Conduct GFSI/HACCP audits Obtain specialized training in GFSI/HACCP Implement GFSI/HACCP management software Mmanage the GFSI/HACCP system in the plant I m delighted with what you ve accomplished for us. I m especially satisfied with the simplicity and effectiveness of MyHaccp.ca. Thanks for your high-quality work. Congratulations to the entire team! mr. Daniel Morin, coordinator HACCP, Agromex 18

19 WHY DATAHEX? For its affordable, easy-to-implement solution For its user friendliness For its outstanding efficiency For its team of experts focused on the needs of the customer For its recognized expertise in the agri-food industry Benefits for your company Improved buyer and consumer trust Mmaintained or improved market access Reduced operating costs Improved quality and uniformity of products Reduced risk of error Optimized management of your GFSI/HACCP system Reduced investment costs in the GFSI/HACCP system 19

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