Sanderson makes life sweeter for Quality Desserts

Posted by Kate Simpson on Tue, Jan 06, 2009
Sanderson makes life sweeter for Quality Desserts

Sanderson, the publicly owned provider of software solutions for the food and process industries, has won a contract to supply its Formul8 solution to sweet baked products manufacturer, Quality Desserts.

Based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Quality Desserts is a family owned Australian company, producing sweet baked products for local, national and international customers. With their manufacturing plant fulfilling both low and high volume production requirements, recent new contract wins, a continuous focus on product quality and a move towards worlds best practices have increased the company’s necessity for a single comprehensive IT solution.

The project includes factory floor data capture to replace manual paper based systems. Touchscreen PC’s linked to weigh scales ensure the latest recipe versions are used and that quality and consistency are improved. Further screens will assist staff by displaying production schedules, mixing and packing instructions, recording material use, improving traceability and quality control information. Functionality within the recipe costing module will highlight the impact of ingredient cost changes, a feature that is considered to be particularly important in the current economic climate. The Sanderson software will support the planned growth by improving business efficiencies, whilst empowering management with accurate, real-time business information required for rapid decision making.

Julian Lancaster-Smith, Group Business Manager for Quality Desserts, explained:

"We required an IT solution that was capable of capturing detailed production, traceability and quality control data directly from the factory floor and integrating this with our business management systems. Sanderson has extensive knowledge of the food industry and their ability to demonstrate a single solution to address all of our business requirements was key to our decision.”

Mark Lofthouse, Sanderson Product Manager for Australia concluded:

“We are delighted to supply the Sanderson Formul8 solution to Quality Desserts, who are one of a growing number of local food manufacturers recognising the benefits of an industry specific ERP solution. This exciting project will deliver a host of business benefits whilst providing a strong platform for future growth.”


About Quality Desserts

Quality Desserts has seen rapid growth since launching in 1992. Starting with little more than a mixer, shelving, a work bench and two desks, it has now grown to become a modern factory, producing a wide range of sweet baked products for Australian and overseas companies. They have achieved certification to a HACCP based Food Safety program, Woolworths Quality Assurance (WQA) and British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards. Father and son team Barry Smith, Julian Lancaster-Smith and Brad Smith have managed the increases in production volumes and staff levels to meet demand.

About Formul8

Developed specifically for food and processing, Formul8 from Sanderson is a comprehensive ERP solution that provides control and visibility across the organisation. Formul8 addresses the complexities of regulatory control by offering detailed functionality to meet industry requirements such as traceability, factory floor data collection, labelling and quality control. Sophisticated business intelligence options provide powerful management information to aid decision making and deliver excellent customer service.

For further information please contact:
Mark Lofthouse
Sanderson Australia Pty Ltd
Tel: +61 2 8404 4142
Email: formul8@sanderson.net.au

 

News At A Glance

About: Quality Desserts

Business: Producer of sweet baked products for local, national and international customers

Challenge: Continuous focus on product quality and a move towards worlds best practices have increased the company’s necessity for a single comprehensive IT solution.

Solution: Formul8

Benefits: “We required an IT solution that was capable of capturing detailed production, traceability and quality control data directly from the factory floor and integrating this with our business management systems. Sanderson has extensive knowledge of the food industry and their ability to demonstrate a single solution to address all of our business requirements was key to our decision.”