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	Case Study – STIR Foods, LLC

Case Study – STIR Foods, LLC

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Inventory Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	STIR Foods, LLC (STIR) was an emerging start-up in 2005. They foresaw the potential growth their business could have and wanted to guarantee they were set up for success. Instead of starting with Microsoft® Excel and then transferring data into an ERP system, they decided to bypass other introductory forms of tracking and immediately start with ProcessPro’s ERP solution. They sought a fully integrated ERP solution they could easily implement with little to no customizations. They implemented ProcessPro even before they had their first order, and then began to internally structure according to how the software was setup vs. creating numerous software modifications to match their processes. Read More
About Customer	STIR Foods, LLC (STIR) creates quality soups, stews, chilis, sauces, salsas, fillings, gravies, marinades, dressings, dips, spices and blends. It’s Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points compliant and USDA-inspected facility features superior culinary operations and quality controls to ensure both consistent product quality as well as exceptional product safety. STIR is annually rated “excellent” by an independent third party food safety audit. STIR is a made-to-order facility and with ProcessPro’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) they’ve been able to properly manage all of their raw materials and receive them in a timely manner. Read More
Solution	STIR implemented ProcessPro’s ERP solution even before they had their first order, and then began to internally structure according to how the software was setup vs. creating numerous software modifications to match their processes. Today, they are still customization/modification free, utilizing all aspects of ProcessPro. ProcessPro automatically tracks inventory balances, serial numbers, lots and product line information. New orders are sent to production within minutes of the order being placed and all of STIR’s balances are updated in real time for up-to-the-minute, onscreen access. ProcessPro provides complete lot traceability for incoming raw materials, quarantined inventory, finished products and outgoing shipments. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

STIR Foods, LLC (STIR) was an emerging start-up in 2005. They foresaw the potential growth their business could have and wanted to guarantee they were set up for success. Instead of starting with Microsoft® Excel and then transferring data into an ERP system, they decided to bypass other introductory forms of tracking and immediately start with ProcessPro’s ERP solution. They sought a fully integrated ERP solution they could easily implement with little to no customizations. They implemented ProcessPro even before they had their first order, and then began to internally structure according to how the software was setup vs. creating numerous software modifications to match their processes.

About Customer

STIR Foods, LLC (STIR) creates quality soups, stews, chilis, sauces, salsas, fillings, gravies, marinades, dressings, dips, spices and blends. It’s Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points compliant and USDA-inspected facility features superior culinary operations and quality controls to ensure both consistent product quality as well as exceptional product safety. STIR is annually rated “excellent” by an independent third party food safety audit. STIR is a made-to-order facility and with ProcessPro’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) they’ve been able to properly manage all of their raw materials and receive them in a timely manner.

Solution

STIR implemented ProcessPro’s ERP solution even before they had their first order, and then began to internally structure according to how the software was setup vs. creating numerous software modifications to match their processes. Today, they are still customization/modification free, utilizing all aspects of ProcessPro. ProcessPro automatically tracks inventory balances, serial numbers, lots and product line information. New orders are sent to production within minutes of the order being placed and all of STIR’s balances are updated in real time for up-to-the-minute, onscreen access. ProcessPro provides complete lot traceability for incoming raw materials, quarantined inventory, finished products and outgoing shipments.

Impact #1	STIR received an excellent rating with their overall score results finishing at 96.3%. More specifically, STIR Foods earned an incredible 96.7% in the Quality Systems component of the audit.
Impact #2	STIR is a made-to-order facility and with ProcessPro’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) they’ve been able to properly manage all of their raw materials and receive them in a timely manner.
Impact #3	STIR required the ability to track lot numbers for raw materials and finished goods in addition to vendor lot numbers. ProcessPro provides complete lot traceability for incoming raw materials, quarantined inventory, finished products and outgoing shipments.

Impact #1

STIR received an excellent rating with their overall score results finishing at 96.3%. More specifically, STIR Foods earned an incredible 96.7% in the Quality Systems component of the audit.

Impact #2

STIR is a made-to-order facility and with ProcessPro’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) they’ve been able to properly manage all of their raw materials and receive them in a timely manner.

Impact #3

STIR required the ability to track lot numbers for raw materials and finished goods in addition to vendor lot numbers. ProcessPro provides complete lot traceability for incoming raw materials, quarantined inventory, finished products and outgoing shipments.

Benefit #1	STIR received an excellent rating with their overall score results finishing at 96.3%
Benefit #2	STIR Foods earned an incredible 96.7% in the Quality Systems component of the audit
Benefit #3	When the auditor conducted a mock recall on a sauce product, 100% of the product was accounted for in 13 minutes. The minimum requirement for recalling a product is two hours

Benefit #1

STIR received an excellent rating with their overall score results finishing at 96.3%

Benefit #2

STIR Foods earned an incredible 96.7% in the Quality Systems component of the audit

Benefit #3

When the auditor conducted a mock recall on a sauce product, 100% of the product was accounted for in 13 minutes. The minimum requirement for recalling a product is two hours

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