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Larger retail chains have begun auditing their vendors to ensure they have in place HACCP and the corresponding "prerequisite" programs, including an effective recall program, or one up/one down product traceability, hence eliminating most small- to mid-size food processors from the marketplace.

Technology, or the lack thereof, has been a major stumbling block to effective traceability for the small- to mid-size food processor and manufacturer. However, with AmericanERP's AFP 2005 this problem has been eliminated.

AFP Enterprise 2005 Edition is a comprehensive ERP software system that provides a lot search and traceability tool for small- to mid-size food processors and manufacturers, allowing them to compete and be accepted by the larger food chains. In addition AFP's proven technology drastically reduces cost and increases profitability.

AFP can be used as a standalone ERP system or with any number of industry standard accounting systems. With the new advanced inquiry system, vital information is available at the touch of a button. Flexible, advanced reporting features are highly customizable making information readily available.

The AFP Enterprise 2005 Edition is based on an intuitive methodology that's easy to implement and easy to learn with minimum requirements. AFP provides outstanding formula management, compliance reporting, production management and production yield status.

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