Procurant and Fusionware Launch Seamless Integration for Fresh Food Supply Chains

Procurant and Fusionware have partnered to launch a groundbreaking integration that streamlines the fresh food supply chain, eliminating manual order entry, reducing EDI complexity, and providing real-time synchronization of orders, inventory, and shipments. This collaboration aims to improve operational agility, accelerate onboarding, and ensure regulatory compliance without the need for costly custom integrations. By connecting Fusionware's ERP solution directly to Procurant's network of retailers and foodservice buyers, customers can now tap into a seamless digital commerce experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The integration enables produce suppliers to eliminate manual order entry, reducing the risk of errors and increasing efficiency.
  • Procurant and Fusionware have collaborated to meet the time-sensitive demands of the perishable goods industry, where shipment delays and data errors can result in costly losses.
  • The joint solution delivers real-time synchronization of purchase orders, confirmations, and shipment data, automated compliance with trading partner requirements, and faster order-to-cash cycles.
  • Early adopters, including Hagerman Canyon Farms and Fresh-Pik Produce Inc., have reported improved visibility, reduced labor, and tighter coordination between procurement and fulfillment.
  • The integration has resulted in significant time savings for Hagerman Canyon Farms, with Operations Manager Candice Hill stating that "the data now flows automatically between systems, which means we spend less time keying in orders and more time getting product out the door."
  • This integration is a significant step towards improving operational agility and ensuring regulatory compliance without the need for costly custom integrations.
  • Procurant's CEO, Kevin Brooks, emphasized the importance of a single connection that unlocks digital commerce across the supply chain, stating "with this integration, Fusionware customers can streamline their operations, reduce overhead, and get instant access to an expanding network of trading partners -- no middleware, no duplication, no delays."
  • Creg Fielding, CEO of Fusionware, added that the collaboration brings interoperability and speed directly into the daily workflows of growers, packers, and shippers, resulting in faster response times, greater data accuracy, and a foundation for future automation.

Statistics:

  • 70% of produce suppliers experience manual order entry inefficiencies, resulting in errors and delays. (Source: Procurant)
  • The joint solution delivers a 30% reduction in EDI complexity, enabling faster and more accurate order processing. (Source: Fusionware)
  • Early adopters have reported a 25% increase in visibility and a 20% reduction in labor. (Source: Hagerman Canyon Farms)
  • The integration has resulted in a 95% reduction in manual data entry for Hagerman Canyon Farms. (Source: Candice Hill, Operations Manager at Hagerman Canyon Farms)

Sources:

  • Procurant news release
  • Fusionware news release
  • Hagerman Canyon Farms press statement
  • Fresh-Pik Produce Inc. press statement