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Sage ERP X3 spices up the recipe for success at Belmont Meats
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Belmont Meats Ltd., a manufacturer, processor, and distributor of quality meat products, was running its operations on an aging AS/400 system. The system was no longer sufficient for the company's needs as it lacked robustness and was not designed for the food industry. The company needed an ERP system that was easy to use, fast to implement, cost-effective, and had local support. The company also required a system that could support its unique manufacturing activities, which included process manufacturing and yield-based manufacturing. The company also needed a system that could provide complete forward and backward lot traceability for each ingredient and finished item, as well as shelf-life management with expiration date control.
About The Customer
Belmont Meats Ltd. is a manufacturer, processor, and distributor of quality meat products. The company’s burgers and steaks are sold in the restaurants and stores of some of the biggest names in business. With annual revenues exceeding $100 million and an unmatched reputation for quality, value, and service, Belmont Meats knows how to run a successful business. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company's manufacturing activities are unique in that some of its products follow a process manufacturing model, using recipes of ingredients that combine to make the finished product. Other products are yield-based, with variable pounds of a raw ingredient netting some number of ready-to-sell items.
The Solution
Belmont Meats selected Sage ERP X3 to grow its business. The ERP system was implemented in just four months with the help of a local Sage business partner. The software supports the company’s varied manufacturing models and the complex costing and distribution channels. The sophisticated inventory management functionality within Sage ERP X3 ensures that products are accurately procured, tracked, and accounted for throughout the production process. The software also provides complete forward and backward lot traceability for each ingredient and finished item, as well as shelf-life management with expiration date control. The company also makes good use of the multicurrency features in Sage ERP X3 and the ability to easily transfer products between warehouse locations.
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