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From the cab of a combine to crop genetics and drones, the agricultural industry has seen tremendous advancements in technology in recent years. But, what about your backend software? If you’re an ag retailers, it’s likely the application you’re running business with is more than 20 years old. Our team at Stoneridge Software has taken a singular interest in ag retailers, co-ops and processors. We went as far as creating a separate company called Levridge, dedicated to building the ideal solution to handle your complex needs. Our team has devoted countless hours and energy to this mission. We stepped up to the challenge with a team full of problem solvers who have a passion for creating a business application that will meet your needs in a modern and efficient way. Profitability will no longer need to be calculated on instinct and a spreadsheet. No more confusing invoices to growers, or clients that have to call in by phone to access information. Built on top of the Microsoft Dynamics platform Levridge is a cloud-based product, so your employees and clients can access it anywhere, anytime.
The Levridge solution for ag retailers is an end-to-end accounting, operations and customer relationship management solution, aimed at modernizing the ag retail business. Implemented by our knowledgeable and tenacious team at Stoneridge Software you’ll have the right solution and the right people to get you up and running. And we don’t just stop there. We know that in order for an implementation to be successful you need a support system behind you for the long haul. That’s us. We work with your team from the very beginning and our crew is still there in the end, providing you with the right assistance and connections to our community and abundant resources.
In addition to core financials, Microsoft Dynamics for ag retailers covers your industry specific needs.
Grower Relationship Management • Field Mapping & Planning • Field Contracts • Advanced Licensing & Certification • Dispatching & Blending
Using the many functions and features of customer relationship management (Dynamics CRM), Levridge has multiple tools to help the agronomist overcome challenges with tracking data related to the grower, employee and contractor. This includes providing access to vital historical information, addressing knowledge sharing amongst employees, application and chemical certifications, and licensing and DOT tracking. Vital features for the agronomist include Outlook integration, email tracking, visibility to sales activities and follow up. Most importantly, it provides a 360-degree view of the client in a way that is accessible to all team members who need it.
Futures & Options • Risk Management • Commodity Contracts • Settling & Invoicing • Mark to Market • Real-time DPR Long/Short
No more dealing with inflexible reporting. A modern cloud-based platform with integration to the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to work with multiple other software applications gives Levridge an enhanced commodity accounting experience. With a built-in connection to the back office and your accounting team, access to information is seamless. Built-in features address everything you need to run your business including: scale tickets, settlements, contracts, and outbound shipments.
Billing Splits • Prepayments • Volume Discounts & Rebates • Claims Management • Fleet, Logistics & Transportation • Procurement • P&L Reporting Across Locations & Regions
Split billing is a unique and necessary challenge for the ag industry. Levridge includes billing split management and the ability to clearly define splits by collecting data and using grower confirmation to maintain accuracy. The ag retail functionality includes the ability for customers and vendors to prepay and the opportunity to track and make adjustments based on consumption and usage. What about volume discounts and rebates? You’ll no longer need to track this on paper or in a separate spreadsheet. Levridge includes a modern and integrated approach to reaching low net pricing by seamlessly handling grower rebates and pricing. By taking advantage of the commissions, rebates and trade agreement set up functions that are native to the Dynamics 365 solution.
Proposals, Contracts & Grain Bank • Feed Formulation • Veterinary Feed Directives
If your business needs to include ration balancing and veterinary feed directives (VFD), look no further. Levridge includes the unique feature of tracking consumption against VFDs, which is rare to find. Your ration balancing and formulas will no longer need to be housed in a spread sheet or a separate system. With built-in integration to accounting and operations modules, information entered can be tracked against inventory and flow straight to a production order, all contained in one system. You’ll have live access and a real-time view of inventory and products, across any device and accessible from anywhere.
Commodity Receiving • Settlements & Discounts • Manufacturing • Shipments & Invoicing • Lot Tracking • Risk Management
The Levridge solution handles the entire process of grain receiving, from the inbound scale ticket and grain delivery, to tracking all of the quantities for each delivery from each of your customers. Inbound grain is handled from purchase contract to receiving the grain to final payment. Grain processing components include: pricing the contracts, calculating quality discounts, as well as charges and fees. The end result of the inbound process is payment to the grower in their preferred method of either electronic ACH wire transfer or check.
Commodity Tickets, Agronomy Tickets, Transfer Tickets, Industry-leading Speed, Real-time Synchronization
With the fastest-speed on the market, the Levridge scale is built with real-time synchronization, so you can see ticket information almost immediately. The Levridge scale can connect to any ERP system within minimal hardware and only one system to maintain and service. The Levridge scale is NTEP certified.
Stock Allocations • Equity Tracking • Equity Revolvement • Patronage Reporting
Due to the many factors involved and difficulty tracking revolving member equity and stock allocations, this has been traditionally handled outside of the central accounting application. It is very likely stored in Excel or some other system that integrates with your accounting or agribusiness solution. In Levridge you can manage your equity and stock allocations within ONE solution. Equity tracking, from build-up, to current balance to pay-out is handled within the Levridge solution.
Grower Relationship Management • Field Mapping & Planning • Field Contracts • Advanced Licensing & Certification • Dispatching & Blending
Using the many functions and features of customer relationship management (Dynamics CRM), Levridge has multiple tools to help the agronomist overcome challenges with tracking data related to the grower, employee and contractor. This includes providing access to vital historical information, addressing knowledge sharing amongst employees, application and chemical certifications, and licensing and DOT tracking. Vital features for the agronomist include Outlook integration, email tracking, visibility to sales activities and follow up. Most importantly, it provides a 360-degree view of the client in a way that is accessible to all team members who need it.
Futures & Options • Risk Management • Commodity Contracts • Settling & Invoicing • Mark to Market • Real-time DPR Long/Short
No more dealing with inflexible reporting. A modern cloud-based platform with integration to the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to work with multiple other software applications gives Levridge an enhanced commodity accounting experience. With a built-in connection to the back office and your accounting team, access to information is seamless. Built-in features address everything you need to run your business including: scale tickets, settlements, contracts, and outbound shipments.
Billing Splits • Prepayments • Volume Discounts & Rebates • Claims Management • Fleet, Logistics & Transportation • Procurement • P&L Reporting Across Locations & Regions
Split billing is a unique and necessary challenge for the ag industry. Levridge includes billing split management and the ability to clearly define splits by collecting data and using grower confirmation to maintain accuracy. The ag retail functionality includes the ability for customers and vendors to prepay and the opportunity to track and make adjustments based on consumption and usage. What about volume discounts and rebates? You’ll no longer need to track this on paper or in a separate spreadsheet. Levridge includes a modern and integrated approach to reaching low net pricing by seamlessly handling grower rebates and pricing. By taking advantage of the commissions, rebates and trade agreement set up functions that are native to the Dynamics 365 solution.
Proposals, Contracts & Grain Bank • Feed Formulation • Veterinary Feed Directives
If your business needs to include ration balancing and veterinary feed directives (VFD), look no further. Levridge includes the unique feature of tracking consumption against VFDs, which is rare to find. Your ration balancing and formulas will no longer need to be housed in a spread sheet or a separate system. With built-in integration to accounting and operations modules, information entered can be tracked against inventory and flow straight to a production order, all contained in one system. You’ll have live access and a real-time view of inventory and products, across any device and accessible from anywhere.
Commodity Receiving • Settlements & Discounts • Manufacturing • Shipments & Invoicing • Lot Tracking • Risk Management
The Levridge solution handles the entire process of grain receiving, from the inbound scale ticket and grain delivery, to tracking all of the quantities for each delivery from each of your customers. Inbound grain is handled from purchase contract to receiving the grain to final payment. Grain processing components include: pricing the contracts, calculating quality discounts, as well as charges and fees. The end result of the inbound process is payment to the grower in their preferred method of either electronic ACH wire transfer or check.
Commodity Tickets, Agronomy Tickets, Transfer Tickets, Industry-leading Speed, Real-time Synchronization
With the fastest-speed on the market, the Levridge scale is built with real-time synchronization, so you can see ticket information almost immediately. The Levridge scale can connect to any ERP system within minimal hardware and only one system to maintain and service. The Levridge scale is NTEP certified.
Stock Allocations • Equity Tracking • Equity Revolvement • Patronage Reporting
Due to the many factors involved and difficulty tracking revolving member equity and stock allocations, this has been traditionally handled outside of the central accounting application. It is very likely stored in Excel or some other system that integrates with your accounting or agribusiness solution. In Levridge you can manage your equity and stock allocations within ONE solution. Equity tracking, from build-up, to current balance to pay-out is handled within the Levridge solution.
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Stoneridge Software is a unique Microsoft Gold Partner, with emphasis on partner. With specialties in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we focus on attracting the most knowledgeable experts in the field to our team, and prioritize delivering stellar solutions with maximum impact for your business. At Stoneridge, we are deeply committed to your results. Each engagement is met with a dedicated team, ready to provide thorough, tailored, and expert service. Based in Minnesota, we intentionally “step into your shoes,” wherever you are. We focus on what you care about, and develop trusting, long-term relationships with our clients.