Fruit distributor selects food industry specialist
New integrated ERP solution for Origin Fruit Direct
Etten-Leur, 18 March 2010 - To optimise the flow of information and IT systems for the business processes, Origin Fruit Direct has signed a joint venture with Schouw Informatisering. Schouw offers an integrated solution based on Microsoft Dynamics® NAV combined with SI Foodware®, the Schouw Informatisering add-on specifically for companies in the food and beverage sector.
Both parties are very pleased with the way the implementation project including going live has been completed. They have achieved this together in the space of four months and within budget. The import company is now running standard software and that means that maintaining the solution is easy and inexpensive.
Food and beverage specialist
The ever increasing demands and requirements in the Fruit & Vegetable sector forced Origin Fruit Direct BV to look for a suitable ERP solution. Schouw Informatisering offers an integrated ERP solution based on Dynamics NAV combined with SI Foodware, the add-on specifically for companies in the food and beverage sector. Because the solution is flexible, it will continue to meet the demands and requirements from the food industry in the future.
Direct interface with retail
Origin Fruit Direct BV, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands is a distribution organisation within Europe with a direct interface with retail. OFD offers its products, which include grapes and citrus fruit, in an efficient manner by shortening the chain and supplying the retailer directly from the grower. For further information, see www.originfruitdirect.nl.

