Reinhart Foods moves to a modern business management solution
Company Size
200-1,000
Region
- America
Country
- Canada
Product
- Sage X3
Tech Stack
- Business Management Software
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Reinhart Foods Ltd. is Canada’s largest vinegar producer and has been supplying a wide assortment of vinegar products to manufacturers, industry, and distribution partners for more than 60 years. More recent additions to the company’s successful product lineup include flaked coconut, pie fillings, and dried fruit. With three state-of-the-art facilities located in Toronto, Quebec, and Vancouver, Reinhart Foods remains at the pinnacle of its industry through an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service. The company has 145 employees and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
The Challenge
Reinhart Foods had been relying on a legacy accounting system and spreadsheets for its operations. The lack of an integrated solution made access to actionable data difficult, and inefficiencies were hampering the company’s growth trajectory. The company was only using the old software for general ledger transactions, with everything else being accomplished with spreadsheets. This situation was not sustainable for a company looking to grow and improve its operations. The company needed a modern business management application that could integrate its entire operation and support its growth trajectory.
The Solution
Reinhart Foods selected Sage X3 as its new modern business management solution after a comprehensive evaluation of 20 potential applications. Sage X3 was chosen for its ability to integrate the entire operation of Reinhart Foods, from order entry and shipping, through demand forecasting. It provides the company with material requirements planning (MRP) capabilities, access to accurate, up-to-date information, and tight lot control functionality. The implementation of Sage X3 was smooth and well-planned, which jump-started the company’s return on investment. The company now has access to real-time data which speeds and improves decision making. MRP capabilities ensure the company is stocking the right product mix in the correct quantities. Comprehensive lot tracking ensures safety, quality, and compliance.
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