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Customer Success Story: Peterson Farms

December 20, 2018

Peterson Farms is the largest privately owned fruit processor in Michigan. The facility focuses on the production of fresh-cut apples, producing 45 million pounds annually. Peterson processes fruits from more than 500 U.S. and Canadian

Featured FAQ – Calculating Your ROI

October 15, 2018

We are excited to launch our new and improved Frequently Asked Questions page! We have added a ton of new content that we hope will provide a lot more information about ParityFactory—including costs, equipment you’ll

What do Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and McDonald’s require of their food suppliers?

September 13, 2018

It might be surprising to find out that corporate food safety standards often far surpass what is required by the government (see more about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act below). With an increasing public awareness

ParityFactory Partners with Cognex

June 27, 2018

ParityFactory customer Westward Seafoods has been a premier provider of Alaska’s finest seafood since 1991. Since then, they’ve grown in their partnerships, and are dedicated to the continued sustainability of fisheries in Alaska and around the

Best Practices – Labeling Goods Received

June 6, 2018

Labeling goods received is an integral starting point for lot tracing capability. A question that often arises is, “Should I scan my vendor labels?” The correct answer varies based on a few key considerations. 1.

Customer Success Story: Bake Works

May 8, 2018

Based in Washington state, Bake Works is a family run, cutting edge bakery specializing in responsibly produced baked goods since 1996. Their top quality products include jumbo cookies, gourmet shortbread, innovative gluten free products, sports nutrition bars, and power-packed

Catch Weight in the Food World

April 2, 2018

Where does the term “catch weight” come from? Catch weight is a commonly used term in the sports of boxing and wrestling. In both sports, it is used to describe the weight of a contender

Customer Success Story: Temptee Specialty Foods

March 2, 2018

Temptee Specialty Foods is a family owned and operated company based in Denver, Colorado. Temptee has been supplying retail and food service industries with high quality products for over 50 years. With the acquisition of Old Timer Brand in the

Ditch the Clipboard: 6 Reasons to Go Paperless

February 28, 2018

1. Reduce Errors Utilizing mobile scanners that provide instant onscreen validations and warnings will significantly reduce human error from manual data entry. 2. Get Real-Time Information Switching from pen and paper to automated materials control, you’ll know what’s

The Age-Old Debate: Best of Breed or ERP Suites in the Food Industry

January 28, 2018

Let’s start with a real-world story to illustrate the difficulties often faced by food processors: Company X gets an ERP package thinking it’s a great foundation with which to run their business. They’re right in