Icicle’s Inventory Control Software is a G2 High Performer in Canada
Thanks to the Icicle Community and their stellar reviews, Icicle ranked once again as a high performer in G2’s Summer 2024 reports for software systems in the inventory control software and barcodes categories. Every quarter, G2’s verified peer review process yields new insights for business leaders to make informed decisions about the technologies that facilitate their success. Utilizing digital barcode and inventory systems is growing in importance for traceability in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Icicle is a G2 High Performer for Inventory Control and Barcode Software
“Icicle is a great ERP solution tailored for Agri-Food Manufacturing. Icicle has helped us to trace every jar that leaves our factory and our warehouse.”
In the Summer 2024 report, Icicle was a high performer for Inventory Control solutions in Canada (#2 of 6), plus we ranked specifically on G2’s Inventory Control reports for usability, customer relationships, implementation, and their Momentum GridⓇ Report. (Momentum Reports show the growth trajectory that products have had in their respective spaces over the last year based on user satisfaction scores, employee growth, and digital presence.)
In the Barcode Software category, verified G2 reviews marked Icicle for great customer relationships (in particular for small businesses) and the Momentum GridⓇ. Followers of our company updates will find this familiar; last spring, we also stood out for our inventory control software and barcode systems and earned a badge as a Momentum Leader, which is awarded to products in the top 25% of their category’s products by their users.
Icicle keeps everything in one platform. With Icicle we were able to consolidate a lot of our information and store it all in one place. It is really helpful for tracking inventory and movement throughout our plant.
We are always most proud of our “Users Love Us” badge, which, to our team, demonstrates our commitment to delivering solutions designed specifically for food and beverage processors with exceptional customer service. Though there is a huge range of products and processes in the food industry, we love the way Icicle’s integrated food production management system adapts to even the most complex user needs.
“There are so many options and tools that integrate into your business. It really keeps everyone in one central location. The support staff are very responsive and excellent!!”
Taking Inventory Control and Food Production Management to the Next Level
“Icicle is a great tool for traceability and cost management. Costing in production runs is amazing. In addition the traceability capabilities are very helpful for mock recalls.”
Recently on the Icicle blog, we took a look at the benefits of Icicle’s actual costing tracking over other costing methods that rely on estimates instead of real-time data. One of the challenges we explored in the article is food waste and shelf life management; for food manufacturers, products and ingredients have a much shorter shelf life than most non-food products, sometimes with an expiration date of only a few weeks or days. Plus, there are so many pieces and variables to consider to reduce waste in the food supply chain, from supplier lead times to warehouse storage conditions.
For those reasons and more, Icicle’s costing capabilities for food manufacturers really shows how inventory management solutions can be extended to optimize profitability in a competitive industry. In order to secure the advantages of actual pricing data, food manufacturers need a system that can account for shelf life factors when calculating projections – and that’s exactly what Icicle delivers.
Implementing these kinds of advanced solutions is not outside the reach of small and mid-sized businesses either. One of the key tools available to the industry is remarkably affordable: with the right software system to back it up, barcodes and scanners can be used to streamline warehouse logistics and facilitate operational efficiency.
When Food Engineering Magazine recently explored new possibilities for global food supply chain visibility, they interviewed Icicle creator Steven Burton, who explained how barcodes represent a powerful opportunity to enhance inventory control systems and traceability worldwide. As a cost-effective solution that is adaptable to most production environments, it is even superior to newer technologies like blockchain.
Interested in seeing how Icicle can turbocharge inventory control for your food business? Request a demo today >>
