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Description

At eSoftware Professionals, we developed Ceres, a specialized software system tailored to meet the distinct ERP needs of food banks. Each food bank operates as a unique organization that handles the receipt and distribution of millions of pounds of food annually. To effectively manage product donations, grants, food drives, and other critical operations, a robust ERP system specifically designed for food banks is essential. While smaller accounting software or Excel may seem like viable options, they often fail to meet the specific requirements of food bank operations. Since 2000, we have focused on creating and implementing Ceres, a solution built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, which is recognized as a leading Supply Chain Management solution developed by Microsoft. Our aim is to ensure that Ceres remains current by releasing a new major version that does not lag more than one version behind the latest Microsoft Dynamics NAV release. Presently, we are in the planning phase for Ceres 6.0, which will be based on Dynamics NAV 365, and we are excited about the enhancements it will bring to food bank operations. By investing in dedicated software like Ceres, food banks can streamline their processes and focus more on their mission of serving the community.

Description

Aptean is a world-leading provider of industry-specific software. This software helps distributors and manufacturers run their businesses efficiently and grows their profits. Aptean's products and services, as well as unmatched expertise, allow businesses of all sizes and industries to be ready for what's next, now®. Aptean has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Its headquarters are in Alpharetta in Georgia. Aptean Food & Beverage ERP provides an end-to-end solution for food and beverage processors, manufacturers, distributors, and distributors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 

Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

eSoftware Professionals

Founded

1987

Country

United States

Website

esopro.com/dynamics-solutions/ceres

Vendor Details

Company Name

Aptean

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.aptean.com/en-US/solutions/erp/products/aptean-food-and-beverage-erp-bcfood

Product Features

Food Service Distribution

Costing Yes 
Customer Management Yes 
Import / Export Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Lot Tracking Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Picking & Routing Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Traceability Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

Product Features

ERP

Accounting Integration Yes 
Accounting Management Yes 
CRM Yes 
Dashboard Yes 
Distribution Management Yes 
Enterprise Asset Management Yes 
Financial Management Yes 
HR Management No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Sales Management Yes 
Supply Chain Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

Food Manufacturing

Compliance No 
ERP No 
Food Safety No 
Food Traceability No 
Ingredient Management No 
Production Scheduling No 
Quality Management No 
Recall Tracking No 
Recipe Management No 
Seasonal Demand Forecasting No 
Supply Chain Management No 

Food Service Distribution

Costing Yes 
Customer Management Yes 
Import / Export Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Lot Tracking Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Picking & Routing Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Traceability Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

Food Service Management

Costing Yes 
For Cafeterias No 
For Healthcare Facilities No 
Free / Reduced Meals No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Menu Planning No 
Nutritional Analysis No 
Online Payments / Funding No 
Point of Sale (POS) Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Recipe Management Yes 
Schools No 
Tray Tracking Yes 

Food Traceability

CRM No 
Order Management Yes 
Product Lifecycle Management No 
Production Management Yes 
Quality Control Yes 
Recall Management Yes 
Recipe Management No 
Traceability Yes 
Traceback & Traceforward Yes 

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning Yes 
Electronic Data Interchange Yes 
Import / Export Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Order Fulfillment Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Sales & Operations Planning Yes 
Shipping Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 
Transportation Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

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