Produce Pro Software

9014 Heritage Parkway
Woodridge,  IL 
United States
https://www.producepro.com

• Booth: 601

Produce Pro Software is an all-in-one ERP software providing innovative business and technology solutions specifically designed for all business types within the produce and perishables industry. Since 1990, they have supported many of the best run companies in the industry with an end-to-end solution including:

• Analytics
• Driver Solution
• Ecommerce
• Inventory Management
• Mobile Apps
• WMS

Produce Pro combines powerful, cutting edge software solutions while leveraging their perishable food industry expertise and consulting services. To learn more, visit producepro.com.

 Press Releases

• Caruso Produce Enhances Technology and Looks to Future Growth with New ERP Software (Jun 19, 2019)

  Oregon and Washington Regional Wholesaler Selects Produce Pro Software

  WOODRIDGE, ILL./TUALATIN, ORE., June 19, 2019 – Caruso Produce has a reputation for providing the finest quality fruits and vegetables in the Oregon and Washington region. Since starting business in 1945, the Caruso family prides itself on maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers alike. For nearly seven decades, they have seen steady growth. In more recent years, they identified a need and commitment to enhance their technology to maintain and push for further growth in the future.

  “With massive growth, a server on its last leg and multiple locations using different software systems, we knew it was time to find a universal solution to more efficiently manage our business,” said Sam Caruso, Owner, Caruso Produce.

  After talking to vendors and even some friendly competitors, they turned to Produce Pro Software.

  “I was impressed that Produce Pro continues to enhance their software, and those developments stem from the needs of their customers in the industry,” said Caruso. “Their President, Dave Donat sealed the deal during our demo when he challenged any mouse-based system to Produce Pro’s use of just a keyboard.”

  While wanting a system that was fast and efficient, Produce Pro was just that, but they soon realized Produce Pro was more than just software.

  “I was amazed to learn the trainers and project managers were mostly ex-produce people who had worked in similar businesses in the past. This was such a nice discovery, and they were professionals of the highest standard; smart, organized, and quick to respond,” said Caruso.  

  Since going live with their new software system, the team members at Caruso Produce have identified several areas that have made their jobs easier. Plus, they have much more visibility into everything they are doing from accounting, shipping, inventory, ordering, pricing, and sales.

  “There is certainly more data entry than ever before, but I love that I can easily pull reports and have a pulse as to everything that’s going on within our operations,” Caruso noted. “It seems to do anything imaginable, and we’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg. I can’t wait to dive deeper and use the system even more.”

  “I am thrilled we chose Produce Pro; first for the quality of the software itself and equally for their support staff. Having great people to work with made it all the more worthwhile,” said Caruso. “We went live using the most basic features of Produce Pro. As we continue to grow as a company, we will use more and more features of the system. We look forward to growing as a company along with our new software system.”

  About Caruso Produce  

  Founded in 1945, Caruso Produce located in Tualatin, Oregon has grown into a medium sized regional wholesaler, distributing fruits and vegetables throughout Oregon and Washington. Remaining a service-oriented company by maintaining strong relationships between customers and suppliers is their secret to long-term success. By staying one step ahead of the weather and seasons around the globe, Caruso Produce is able to source the finest quality fruits and vegetables.

  To learn more about Caruso Produce, please call 503-691-2626.

  About Produce Pro Software

  Produce Pro Software is an all-in-one ERP software providing innovative business and technology solutions to fresh produce businesses and the perishables industry. Produce Pro supports many of the best run companies providing an end-to-end solution that includes sales order entry, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, routing and logistics, accounting, E-commerce, EDI, document imaging, analytics, and warehouse management. Proudly on the cutting edge of traceability, they provide their clients with the tools to meet the demands of their customers.

  For more information about Produce Pro Software, please call 630-395-9600 or visit producepro.com.

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• Willie Itule Produce Looks to the Future of the Industry, Putting Technology at the Center of their Business (Jun 19, 2019)

  Arizona Leading Produce Distribution Company Selects Produce Pro Software for ERP

  WOODRIDGE, ILL./PHOENIX, ARIZ., February 12, 2019 –Willie Itule Produce has set a high standard of excellence for Arizona produce distributors since the family business opened its warehouse doors in 1979. For nearly four decades, the Itule family’s steadfast commitment to quality has been the hallmark of their business -- and the business has grown steadily as a result. Now, with the changing needs of their customers, Willie Itule Produce is applying their commitment to quality with technology solutions in order to scale at the rate of change in the produce industry.

  “We realized that to continue to scale our business we needed a serious infrastructure upgrade,” said Billy Itule, Management, Willie Itule Produce.

  To achieve this, they turned to Produce Pro Software to evolve their enterprise resource management infrastructure to meet their long-established high standards.

  “As a member of Produce Alliance, we heard many Produce Pro success stories from other colleagues, and their experience with the technology and systems strongly influenced our decision to adopt this platform,” said Itule. “After thorough research and assessment, we felt confident that this was the ERP tool needed to grow our business and be as efficient as possible.”

  Part of the success story with Willie Itule Produce is the partnership and engagement from the very beginning of the process.

  “I'm always amazed at how their team is so engaged and eager to learn about all facets of the system. Willie Itule is a very well-run organization. Their implementation showed that, because from the top-down everyone was bought into the process,” said Marc Hatfield, National Sales Manager, Produce Pro Software.  

  What the team at Willie Itule Produce discovered during the implementation was that it’s more than just launching a tool, it’s about supporting the people behind it every step of the way.

  “Perhaps the most difficult part of transitioning to a new ERP is the cultural change it represented for our team, which came with some reservation,” Itule observed. “However, the training provided by Produce Pro, as well as the on-going support, relieved those concerns. Produce Pro listened well and took our questions seriously as we ramped up to deployment, which made going live significantly easier for everyone at every level.”

  Willie Itule Produce has been running the Produce Pro system for eight months. With the ability to view live inventory statistics and, subsequently, report on that data, they are able to uncover areas of opportunity in the business, refine efficiency to improve client experience and capitalize on performance because of the Produce Pro platform.

  “Inventory has been a game-changer for us,” Itule noted. “Having such extensive access to data has highlighted areas of opportunity in our business to increase productivity and has helped us identify ways we can grow to meet our clients’ evolving needs.”

  With four decades of quality produce, people and service, Willie Itule Produce’s partnership with Produce Pro Software is paving the way for many more years of growth.

  “Over the almost 40 years Willie Itule Produce has served Arizona, we’ve had to change to grow and maintain the high standard of excellence,” noted Itule. “When it comes to technology, transitions are always challenging, and the Produce Pro team did everything they could to ensure our success from day one and beyond. We feel confident we chose the industry leader for ERP in partnering with Produce Pro Software.”

  About Willie Itule Produce  

  Founded in 1979 by Willie and Lynn Itule, Willie Itule Produce is a family run produce distributor serving the state of Arizona. Our sole mission is to deliver the freshest and highest quality produce to our valued customers. With experience in every aspect of the produce industry and a unified commitment to quality service, quality produce and quality people, our team works towards the common goal of delivering unparalleled service and the freshest product on the market every day.

  To learn more and become part of the Willie Itule Produce family, visit ituleproduce.com.

  About Produce Pro Software

  Produce Pro Software is an all-in-one ERP software providing innovative business and technology solutions to fresh produce businesses and the perishables industry. Produce Pro supports many of the best run companies providing an end-to-end solution that includes sales order entry, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, routing and logistics, accounting, E-commerce, EDI, document imaging, analytics, and warehouse management. Proudly on the cutting edge of traceability, they provide their clients with the tools to meet the demands of their customers.

  For more information about Produce Pro Software, please call 630-395-9600 or visit producepro.com.

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• Produce Pro Software is a Breath of Fresh Air for Bamford Produce and Freshline Foods (Jun 19, 2019)

  WOODRIDGE, ILL., January 4, 2019 – With over a century of experience in the Toronto market, the Bamford Family is not new to the produce industry.  Now with their 4^th generation at the reins, it is no question the company has continued to thrive; servicing wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice. So, when it came time to look for a new software system to accommodate their growing and multi-faceted business, they turned to Produce Pro Software.

  “We heard about Produce Pro from several of our partners both in Canada and the United States, and everyone using the system was happy,” said Ben Lecavalier, President of Bamford Produce.

  The selection of a new ERP software system is no easy task. Thus, Bamford Produce and Freshline Foods looked at a handful of software providers and took a good amount of time to evaluate which software would best fit their needs. 

  “What sets Produce Pro apart from other software systems is they develop an all-in-one solution that is tailored to the produce industry. It is designed by individuals who have worked in the industry, and the software is built with operations in mind,” said Noel Brigido, VP of Freshline Foods.         

  “Their system contained all the necessary modules [including processing] so we could operate other aspects of our business without the need of using multiple third parties.”

  The team describes the system as being “fast” and “accurate” while maintaining ease of use. “We now have better visibility into our true operating costs because of this,” said Brigido. 

  “The information is quite accurate, and we see a huge value in this. Adoption throughout our companies has been strong as more of our staff is now actively using the system. When the information is more accurate and results can be seen, people tend to trust it more,” said Lecavalier.

  Their success can also be attributed to the quality of Produce Pro’s implementation team. “They were impressive; being proactive, informative and even taught us best practices,” said Brigido.

  “Throughout the implementation process, our team assisted in enhancing inventory tracking processes to allow for full visibility and tracking amongst their different companies. We tailored our efforts based on their needs to ensure successful transition and adoption,” said Len Moskowitz, Implementation Manager at Produce Pro Software.

  And, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Bamford Produce and Freshline Foods also have plans to implement Produce Pro’s Warehouse Management System, Food Safety App, QC App, and Driver Solution in the upcoming months. 

  “Switching to Produce Pro Software has been a breath of fresh air,” said Lecavalier. “We look forward to continuing the optimization of our operation with these future enhancements.”

  About Bamford Produce and Freshline Foods  

  The Bamford Family is one of founders of the Ontario Food Terminal in 1954. Before 1954, the hub for produce wholesaling was St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. This is where James Bamford and Sons Produce was located. The company has been thriving since 1881. This translates to 137 years of experience.  After years away from the Ontario Food Terminal, the Bamford Family returned in 2003 with the acquisition of the Fresh Advancements stall. Fresh Advancements marks the 4th Generation of Bamfords in the produce industry. Since 2003, the single stall has expanded to three stalls. Together with Freshline Foods, their processing and fresh cut division, along with Bamford Produce, the food service distribution division, the Bamford Family is uniquely positioned to service wholesalers, retailers and the food service industry.

  For more information about Bamford Produce, visit https://www.bamfordproduce.com.

  For more information about Freshline Foods, visit http://freshlinefoods.com.

  About Produce Pro Software

  Produce Pro Software is a fully integrated ERP software providing innovative business and technology solutions to fresh produce businesses and the perishables industry. Produce Pro supports many of the best run companies providing an end-to-end solution that includes sales order entry, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, routing and logistics, accounting, E-commerce, EDI, document imaging, analytics, and warehouse management. Proudly on the cutting edge of traceability, they provide their clients with the tools to meet the demands of their customers.

  For more information about Produce Pro Software, please call 630-395-9600 or visit https://wwwproducepro.com.

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