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Pacific Nutritional, Inc. Enhances Operations with ProcessPro’s ERP Solution
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Functions
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Picking, Sorting & Positioning
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Pacific Nutritional, Inc. (PNI) was facing several challenges with their existing system. They were operating on a manufacturing system that was not integrated with their accounting system, causing inefficiencies and potential errors. The company was also in need of a system that was specifically designed for their highly regulated industry. Furthermore, PNI was looking to upgrade from a DOS operating system to a Windows system. They also required a strong, committed client service team to support the software. The need for a fully integrated ERP system was paramount to streamline their operations and meet industry regulations.
The Customer
Pacific Nutritional, Inc. (PNI)
About The Customer
Pacific Nutritional, Inc. (PNI) is a company that operates in a highly regulated industry. They focus on helping their customers develop products and services that will increase their client’s market share. PNI was experiencing a need for a software system that could meet their long-term needs and grow with them in their changing industry. They were operating on a system that was not fully integrated, causing inefficiencies in their operations. PNI has a strong commitment to providing exceptional products and services to their clients, and they needed a system that could support this commitment.
The Solution
PNI implemented ProcessPro’s ERP solution in 2008. This solution was specifically designed to meet the needs of highly regulated industries, making it a perfect fit for PNI. The ERP system was fully integrated, connecting the manufacturing and accounting systems, and was supported by a strong client service team. The system was also compatible with a Windows operating system, meeting PNI's requirement for an upgrade. In addition to the core ERP system, PNI also implemented add-on applications for scheduling and warehouse management. These applications further enhanced the functionality of the ERP system, providing PNI with a comprehensive solution to their operational challenges.
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