Regardless of your niche within the food and beverage manufacturing industry, your operation is bound to benefit from using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. An ERP provides software for managing your financial systems, supply chain, manufacturing processes, warehousing, and distribution all in one integrated solution. By integrating your business management systems in one comprehensive software solution, you gain an up-to-date bird’s-eye view of your operations, empowering you to optimize processes and make informed business decisions.

Stoneridge Software partners with companies of all sizes to implement and support food and beverage and batch manufacturing ERP solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 software.

Contact us today to learn more about how food and beverage ERP software can benefit your business.

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You know the unique requirements for the products you make—baked goods, frozen and packaged foods, dairy products, fresh produce, juices and sodas, or meat, poultry, and seafood. In addition to the universal demands on manufacturing processes, food and beverage companies face industry-specific challenges, such as:

  • Lot, serial, and pack level supply chain traceability
  • Regulatory requirements from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), including:
    • Facility registration
    • Compliance with current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs)
    • Recordkeeping requirements
    • Reporting adverse events
  • State and local regulatory requirements
  • Safe food handling
  • Allergen cross-contamination avoidance

Keeping up with these wide-ranging concerns demands a systematic approach. When you factor in an intensely competitive landscape and narrow profit margins, a modern, cloud-based ERP system is an absolute necessity.

What Is Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a suite of ERP and customer relationship management (CRM) business applications used by businesses of all sizes.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central powered by Yaveon ProBatch provides an all-in-one ERP solution for small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers.

Enterprise-level organizations usually select Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management for their ERP systems.

Dynamics 365 is cloud-native ERP and CRM software. Using a cloud-based solution means you don’t need to invest in on-premises information technology (IT) infrastructure like servers and server rooms—and the accompanying hardware, maintenance, and upgrade costs.

Dynamics 365 is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product. It’s licensed per user, can be accessed on any device (desktop, tablet, or mobile), requires no installation or time-consuming feature or security upgrades, and is always up to date.

As a cloud-based SaaS solution hosted on Microsoft Azure, your Dynamics 365 food and beverage ERP is easy to scale as your business grows.

Dynamics 365 is tightly integrated with Microsoft 365 Office applications. This allows your employees to access and utilize ERP and CRM information using familiar software they work with every day.

You can use Dynamics 365 to maximize efficiency and optimize and automate your food and beverage manufacturing operations.

Dynamics 365 covers many important manufacturing-related functions

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Production order lot inheritance and pack level tracking

Production order lot inheritance and pack level tracking for full traceability from raw materials to finished goods.

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Load carriers (license plating)

Load carriers (license plating) to simplify product movements.

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Barcode scanning

Barcode scanning to increase accuracy and efficiency.

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Automated purchase planning

Automated purchase planning to ensure you always have the right materials on hand.

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Cycle counting

Cycle counting to ensure quantities are accurate.

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Vendor quote management

Vendor quote management to get the best prices on ingredients.

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Manufacturing execution system (MES) capabilities

Manufacturing execution system (MES) capabilities to increase accuracy and efficiency.

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Joint production

Joint production for multiple outputs from a single production process.

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Scale integration

Scale integration to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

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Production planning with visual scheduling tools

Production planning with visual scheduling tools for operational agility

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Filling and decanting orders

Filling and decanting orders to accommodate multiple container and finished good product requirements.

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Production sequencing

Production sequencing to manage order of production based on defined criteria, minimizing downtime and machine cleaning time.

A Dynamics 365 food and beverage manufacturing ERP from Stoneridge not only helps you manage risk; it also equips you to stay competitive and profitable.

Dynamics 365 vs. Food-Industry-Specific Solutions

You might wonder why you should use a Dynamics 365 ERP when you can use food and beverage software created specifically for the food and beverage industry. Food and beverage industry–specific software systems cover niche industry needs but struggle with traditional business operations like financials and warehouse management.

Here are seven advantages of all-inclusive software like Microsoft Dynamics 365 for food and beverage manufacturing:

Cloud hosting

Dynamics 365 ERP solutions are hosted on Microsoft’s Azure cloud, which means you’re not dealing with multiple vendors—one for the software and another for your cloud infrastructure.

Security

With Dynamics 365, you automatically benefit from Microsoft’s extensive ongoing investments in cybersecurity, ensuring that your data stays safe.

Backup and Recovery

Your Dynamics 365 ERP solution benefits from Microsoft’s massive investment in its Azure cloud infrastructure, keeping your data safe in the event of hardware failures, sudden power outages, or natural disasters.

CRM Integration

If you need a CRM solution, there’s no need to look to another vendor. Simply combine your Dynamics 365 ERP with a Dynamics 365 CRM system. 

Microsoft 365 Integration

Dynamics 365 integrates seamlessly with familiar Office products—ones you’re probably already using, like Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Microsoft Power Platform integration

Use Power Platform apps like Power Automate and Power BI to automate business processes or turn your data into game-changing business insights.

Independent software vendor (ISV) extensions

There are thousands of additional vetted applications available on Microsoft AppSource that are built for Microsoft Dynamics 365. If your food and beverage manufacturing operation needs industry-specific features that aren’t already included in Dynamics 365, you can incorporate an ISV application that meets your needs and integrates perfectly with Dynamics 365.

Why a New Food and Beverage ERP Is a Better Investment Than a New Piece of Machinery

An ERP provides far more benefits than a new piece of equipment. Accurate, instantly accessible information is foundational to the future of your business. Modern software captures data on your shop and warehouse floors and makes it immediately available in your offices—without any need for manual data entry. This allows you to grow without adding staff, make quicker decisions, and trust the numbers you’re basing your business decisions on.

Additional benefits of an ERP include:

  • Improved inventory control: Real-time data helps you identify and manage shrinkage and waste.
  • Attract and retain better talent: The most qualified job seekers want to work with modern, innovative organizations.
  • Provide better customer service: Respond to customer needs and requests with instantaneous and accurate information.

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Let Stoneridge Software Implement Your Food and Beverage ERP

Stoneridge is a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner and earned its status as Microsoft Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2022 through its record of success in deploying ERP and CRM systems. Our expert team will work with you to understand your business and create a food and beverage ERP tailored to your needs. 

We pride ourselves on standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you long after your ERP is up and running, providing ongoing training and support.

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