The food manufacturing industry demands seamless, user friendly, and tailored ERP solutions to optimize operations and data management. As the industry evolves, there is growing dissatisfaction with traditional methods, highlighting the need for a streamlined, automated approach to maximize profitability.
A customized solution is required.
Food for Thought: ERP Challenges
Meeting the unique needs of food manufacturing with a generic ERP system is a significant challenge. Food manufacturers struggle with these rigid systems to achieve optimal operational efficiency. Why do they struggle to adapt these systems to their specific requirements?
Lack of Specialized Functionality
Off-the-shelf ERP systems fail to provide the specific functionalities required for process manufacturing operations.
They lack the tailored features necessary to optimize production tracking, quality control, and inventory management that are critical for food manufacturers.
Limited Data Management
Generic ERP systems often lack advanced data capabilities and real-time analytics.
They do not provide the detailed commodity trading, risk management, and quality tracking functionalities required to manage the variability in input costs and outputs, crucial for maintaining profitability.
Scalability Struggles
Standard ERP solutions are not designed to evolve with the unique needs of food manufacturing companies.
They hinder customization, scalability, and adaptation to new technologies leading to poor integration of customer-specific portals, which are essential for growth and maintaining competitive advantage.
Poor Integration Capabilities
These generic systems do not offer the robust integration capabilities needed to seamlessly connect with manufacturing systems and other applications.
This results in inefficient data collection and process disruptions, hindering the efficiency of food manufacturing.
The ERP Journey to Success
At Online, we understand that ERP implementation is more than just adopting new technology—it's about transforming your entire operational landscape. Our approach ensures that your ERP, whatever path you choose, not only integrates into your existing environment, but also supports the services needed to optimize your business to run effectively.
DISCOVERY & ROADMAP
You know your systems are not supporting your operations like they could - but what should you do about it?
Through a Discovery session we work with you to identify the operational challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. A Roadmap provides direction for the future setting the foundation for a ERP transformation.
SOLUTION SELECTION
We explore and evaluate various market options with you, including, off-the-shelf, hybrid, or custom solutions—to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Our thorough selection process ensures that the chosen ERP solution aligns with your business objectives and integrates seamlessly with your existing systems.
CUSTOM ERP DEVELOPMENT
Our team builds tailored ERP solutions from the ground up, ensuring they meet your unique operational requirements and scale with your business.
We leverage the latest technologies and best practices to create a robust and flexible ERP system that enhances efficiency and supports your growth.
PRODUCT SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
We provide ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring your ERP system remains efficient, up-to-date, and aligned with your evolving needs.
Our dedicated support team offers 24/7 assistance, regular updates, and proactive monitoring to keep your ERP solution running smoothly and securely.
We have worked with clients in food manufacturing, with special focus in agriculture, for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering systems that are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring scalability, improved data management, and seamless integration with existing applications.
"ERP systems are a game changer for food manufacturers facing market volatility and profit maximization challenges.
Customized systems integrate seamlessly into existing frameworks, offering real-time insights and operational efficiency needed to strengthen competitive positioning."
- Shane Kilgallen, Senior Director, Business Consulting DT Practice - Online Business Systems
P&H Milling - Leading with Modernization
Established over a century ago, Parrish and Heimbecker (P&H) is a key player in Canadian agriculture.
P&H Milling Group, a division of P&H, has taken advantage of a modern ERP platform to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs positioning them to expand beyond their current capabilities.
