Production and Manufacturing
Aptean’s F&B-specific software allows businesses to manage all stages of the production cycle, from master production schedule planning, to capacity and bottleneck management, BOM and reverse BOM, and production forecasting.
Aptean can help businesses to:
- Streamline resource consumption
- Balance supply and demand
- Make swift adjustments in reaction to changes in sales / production orders.
- Track and measure metrics like plan attainment and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Overcome food supply chain issues with forecasting.
End-to-End Traceability
Traceability is critical for food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Aptean ERP offers lot-level tracking, enabling businesses to monitor every product from catch to consumer. This includes:
- Full backward and forward traceability
- Expiration date and supplier traceability
- Full insight into where inventory is coming from - like country of origin, grower information, certification values
- Ability to adapt to internal or customer requirements, including consignment
- Integration with blockchain
Intelligent Recall Management
Recalls are inevitable in the food industry, but they don’t have to be chaotic. Aptean ERP simplifies the recall process with automated workflows and real-time data access. Businesses can:
- Instantly identify affected batches in 60 seconds
- Notify stakeholders and regulators
- Track recall progress and resolution
- This ensures swift, targeted action that protects consumers and preserves brand integrity.
Quality control
Digitalisation enables transparency across all stages of production, from product origins, to packing and food safety. With Aptean F&B ERP, food quality management is handled easily within a single system.
- Mandatory quality checks throughout production process
- Simplify tracking of expiration dates
- Control release of products based on QC test results
- Track allergens and ensure they are separated from other ingredients
- Test, check and measure specific values for seafood industry
- Quality checks and audits at each stage of production
- Tracking and recall management
Compliance Made Simple
Singapore’s seafood industry must adhere to strict regulations, including ASEAN traceability guidelines, SFA standards, and export requirements. Aptean ERP supports these frameworks with:
- Automated compliance documentation
- Audit-ready reporting
- Integrated quality control modules
- This reduces the administrative burden and ensures businesses are always inspection-ready
Unlocking the Power of Data with Power BI
One of the most compelling advantages of integrating Aptean ERP with Microsoft Business Central is access to Power BI, Microsoft’s industry-leading business intelligence platform.
With Power BI, seafood businesses can:
- Visualize operational data in real time
- Monitor KPIs like yield, spoilage, and inventory turnover
- Identify trends and anomalies across production and distribution
- Create interactive dashboards for finance, operations, and compliance teams
- These insights empower decision-makers to act quickly and confidently, improving efficiency and profitability.
AI-Driven Decision Making for Smarter Operations
Beyond dashboards, the integration brings AI-powered analytics into the seafood workflow. Aptean’s intelligent modules use industry-specific calculations for:
- Forecasting
- Planning and scheduling
- Cost management and budgeting
This level of intelligence transforms reactive operations into proactive ones, helping businesses stay ahead of challenges and seize opportunities.
Take the Next Step
Aptean Food and Beverage ERP, integrated with Microsoft Business Central, offers a future-proof solution for seafood businesses ready to embrace innovation. From traceability and compliance to AI-powered insights and operational efficiency, this platform delivers everything needed to thrive in a modern food economy.
Contact us today to learn how we can tailor a solution to your business and support your digital transformation journey.
Find out more about Aptean Food & Beverage ERP here.
