Food and Beverage ERP Software | Western Computer

Protect Your Business from Compliance Risks, Customer Loss, and Operational Bottlenecks    

Staying ahead in Food and Beverage is not just about growth. It is about protecting what you have built. Outdated systems, rising compliance demands, and changing customer expectations can lead to costly penalties, lost revenue, and shrinking margins. 

Western Computer helps Food and Beverage manufacturers strengthen operations, stay compliant, and deliver a better customer experience. Our solutions are designed to help you grow without exposing your business to unnecessary risks. 

The longer you wait, the more you risk falling behind. Let us help you protect your future. 

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Solving Food & Beverage Challenges 

Growth & Profitability ​

Without efficient systems, costs climb and growth slows. Protect your margins and set your business up for long-term success. 

Customer Experience 

A poor ordering or delivery experience can drive customers to your competitors. Deliver fast, reliable service across every channel. 

Quality & Regulatory Compliance ​ 

Falling behind on regulations risks recalls, fines, and lasting brand damage. Stay ahead of changing requirements with confidence.  

Retail Compliance​

One mistake with a retailer or e-commerce platform can cost you shelf space and partnerships. Make EDI and trade promotion management seamless and accurate.

Integrated, Real-time Data 

Disconnected data causes mistakes and missed opportunities. Gain full visibility to make faster, smarter decisions across the business.

“One Microsoft”: A Single Modern Cloud Solution for All Your F&B Needs 

While other solutions offer food & beverage features, Microsoft offers benefits they cannot. Microsoft’s robust, fully integrated cloud ecosystem—or “One Microsoft”—rings data, systems, and processes together, providing you with the tools and power you need to increase productivity and efficiency, ensure compliance, innovate continuously, and expand and grow to meet demands in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry: 

Comprehensive F&B Functionality  

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates essential business and process manufacturing functions crucial for managing supply chains, production, safety, quality, and compliance. With Dynamics 365, you get real-time insights into inventory, demand forecasting, resource utilization, and supplier performance to reduce waste, avoid stockouts or overstocking and manage costs. This helps you gain control over commissions and discounting so you can optimize profit margins. 

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Cloud Scalability  

Microsoft Azure offers a robust, flexible, scalable cloud infrastructure, providing the ability to scale storage, computing power, and data according to business needs, which is especially important for manufacturers dealing with fluctuating demand and seasonal production cycles. Azure enables you to utilize advanced data analytics and AI tools for predictive demand forecasting, quality control, and operational efficiency. 

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Food Safety and Compliance 

Dynamics on Azure is one of the most compliant platforms available today, helping you ensure you’re meeting stringent food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, GFSI). The ability to track every ingredient through the production process and maintain comprehensive records is critical for audits and recalls, which is why Dynamics 365 and Azure offer full ingredient and product traceability/lot tracking, helping you trace food safety issues to their origin quickly and efficiently.  

Collaboration and Productivity  

Microsoft 365 offers powerful collaboration tools that help you improve internal communication and streamline workflows. With tools like Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint, employees can communicate and collaborate in real time across different locations, ensuring everyone from the production floor to management has access to the same information. Microsoft 365 also offers integrated document management and version control to help with managing compliance documentation, product specs, and recipes. 

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"In the Food and Beverage industry, success hinges on more than just meeting regulatory requirements—it's about leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences in a competitive landscape. With Western Computer’s expertise and the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365, we provide scalable solutions tailored to the unique challenges of this industry, from EDI integration with major retailers to data democratization for better decision-making. Our goal is to help our customers achieve growth while staying ahead of industry demands." 
– Jim Harris, Account Executive  

AI and Machine Learning for Innovation 

The AI capabilities in Dynamics 365 and Azure enable you to innovate faster. AI tools can be used for optimizing recipes, improving production efficiency, and reducing waste. Machine learning models can predict equipment failures, enabling preventive maintenance that reduces downtime. 

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End-to-End Visibility and Transparency 

A fully integrated platform gives you full visibility into operations. From ingredient sourcing and production processes to distribution and customer feedback, you get real-time data and analytics to make informed decisions. With Power BI, you get customizable dashboards that provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), helping you stay agile and responsive to market changes.                         

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EDI 

Dynamics 365’s EDI capabilities help you automate and streamline the process, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. This enhances supply chain visibility and responsiveness, crucial for managing perishable products. 

 

Security 

Through Azure and the entire platform, Microsoft offers robust security features and services that most companies could not afford or manage on their own. Data encryption, compliance with industry regulations, advanced threat protection, disaster recovery, and more help you protect sensitive data, ensure the continuity of operations, and meet stringent food safety and cybersecurity standards.

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Verified User in Food & Beverage
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

"Top-Tier Consulting Team"

5 stars

"Each of the consultants we worked with at Western Computer had a straightforward, solutions-focused approach with valuable input on the decisions we made as we collaborated on the best direction for the process. Solutions were able to be implemented in a short time frame to keep the project moving forward."

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Matt U.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

"A Great Microsoft Partner with Extensive Knowledge and Great Support"

5 stars

"They are quick with support tickets, and the turnaround time on specing and implementing new features is great as well. They're Business Intelligence Analyst Dan Williams is extremely knowledgeable and is willing and eager to teach anyone who wants to learn about Power BI and other reporting and analytics tools. Sici Lopez on the Support team has been a really great addition to the team over the past year and has helped us resolve a ton of issues with Business Central and NAV, and has been a great trainer for our Product Manager."

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Verified User in Food and Beverage
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Excellent Service"

5 stars

"Prompt assistance, personalized consultations, profound expertise"

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Western Computer: Protect Your Business with a Proven Food & Beverage Technology Partner 

Choosing the wrong partner can cost you time, money, and trust. Western Computer protects your investment and future by combining deep Food and Beverage expertise with the strength of a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist and Inner Circle Member, recognized among the top 1% of partners worldwide. 

With decades of Microsoft experience, we understand what is at stake. Our specialized solutions and cloud migration services help companies avoid the risks of outdated systems, regulatory penalties, and operational slowdowns. 

We do more than implement technology. We work closely with you to strengthen your operations, safeguard your brand, and build a foundation for growth that adapts as your business evolves. 

 

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