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The ERP for fresh produce logistics and the food industry

collana fresh

One solution for many challenges

Short shelf lives and fluctuating purchase prices make planning and margin control more difficult.

collana fresh calculates prices and quantities dynamically and uses real-time data to make economic decisions along the supply chain.

The traceability of batches is complex and often incomplete.

With collana fresh you can keep an eye on every batch and every BBD - from goods receipt to delivery, documented in an audit-proof manner.

Quality checks, order picking and route planning run separately.

collana fresh combines quality assurance, storage and logistics in one system - for smooth processes and less loss.

Why you can trust us

Key Facts

3x

Microsoft Solutions Partner

360°

Control over freshness & quality

100%

Traceability

1

System for all processes

Target group

Medium-sized to large companies

Markets

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Technological basis

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with extensions in AL

With collana fresh you control all processes in your fresh produce business centrally - from purchasing and production to quality assurance and sales.

The solution is based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and covers all industry-specific requirements of the food industry.

Whether fruit, vegetables, dairy products or meat products collana fresh ensures seamless traceability, dynamic pricing and efficient logistics processes.

Get more out of Microsoft Business Central with collana fresh

The biggest difference between collana fresh and the Microsoft standard are the features that are explicitly tailored to the food industry, which either cannot be implemented at all via Business Central or can only be implemented with a great deal of manual effort. Here is an overview:

Microsoft Business Central

SAP S/4HANA

Complete ERP solution for the food industry, retail and fresh produce logistics

Batch and BBD management with complete traceability

Dynamic price and quantity control for purchasing and sales

Integrated quality management with test plans and control points

Efficient route planning and delivery logistics - digital and flexible

These customers rely on our solutions

Best Choice for Switzerland
Our target group

We speak the language of the Swiss food industry.

Our customers are institutions that want to use digitalisation to seamlessly integrate processes, avoid media disruptions and sustainably reduce costs.

Our expertise lies in the integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, customised for the requirements of the food industry.

Technology used

Techstack

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
ERP platform for production, retail and logistics in the fresh produce sector

AL
Programming language for Dynamics 365 Business Central

C/AL
Older ERP language for legacy objects

C#
Language for customised .NET development

Microsoft Azure
Cloud hosting, security and scaling

Docker / Kubernetes
Containers & deployment in ERP environments

REST APIs
Modern ERP interfaces for third-party software

EDI / EDIFACT
Digital data exchange with trading partners

SOAP
Legacy interface for older systems

ZUGFeRD / XML / CSV

Standardised formats for invoices and delivery notes

Power BI
Analyses of incoming goods, quality and yield

Excel interface

Simple export and data analysis

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Questions about collana med

FAQs

Which companies is collana fresh suitable for?

collana fresh is aimed at companies in the food industry, fresh produce logistics, retailers and producers of perishable goods. The solution supports organisations with complex goods flows in which shelf life, quality and transparency play a central role.

How does collana fresh support the traceability of food?

collana fresh automatically documents batch and best-before dates across all process steps. From goods receipt through storage and processing to delivery, goods movements can be tracked seamlessly. This increases transparency and supports food safety.

Does collana fresh support legal requirements for food safety?

Yes. collana fresh takes into account the relevant legal requirements of the food industry. These include specifications on traceability, documentation and testing and verification obligations in accordance with EU and Swiss directives.

Can collana fresh be integrated into existing IT systems?

Yes. collana fresh can be connected to existing systems via modern REST and EDI interfaces, for example to logistics, quality or retail systems. This allows the solution to be integrated into existing IT landscapes.

Best Choice for ERP in the food industry