Growing a dependable calibre product call for a cultivator ’s full attention . However , what take place afterwards , like managing the armory and client fundament , should n’t be forgotten either . " Not many grower give a lot of credit to what it does for their business organization " , enjoin Mike Furlong , Sales Manager at Ocean Breeze Farms . “ It is basically our user interface to commerce . ”
For two long time , this Californian flush grower has been looking for new inventory direction software and at long last found a scheme that was able to carry through all their pauperization : SMARTSystem from Floral Computer Systems . “ you may bribe almost every program and force your people to work with it , but you may also give your faculty a tool to allow them to do their job . That is the considerateness you have to make . ”
John , Mike , and Armando .
look for a host - base systemOcean Breeze Farms is located in Carpinteria and grows gerbera , mini gerbera , hydrangea , oriental hybrid lilies and a range of seasonal item on three properties on a total of 20 ha . They supply their products to traditional wholesalers who have been in the market for over 50 years , and also issue to the mass market place , like bouquet makers , and to a few flower store . “ We have been looking for a system of rules for two years as our old Windows based system was write 20 years ago . We were afraid no more updates would come , and sustain a organization that is n’t updated is a risk for our business sector .
Gerbera in the glasshouse at Ocean Breeze .
When looking for a fresh system we discovered a lot of programs were WWW based , and they were passing expensive as it was - and still is - a trend . As for us , we were n’t look for a web - based program . At the meter we buy the organisation we did n’t have the benefit of broadband net , so we necessitate the reliableness of a server - based programme , so we could continue the business no matter the circumstances . But even last twelvemonth , we were disconnected from the internet , due to attack and mudslide . ”
Casey , Cagney and John of Floral Computer Systems . " These are the ladies that keep the show on the road " , says John .
Interface to commerce“After two years of searching , we determine the SMARTSystem by Floral Computer Systems in late 2015 , we felt this as a skilful alternative to replace our old system . It allows us to handle our inventory , our client base and data and to give us a account of all of our sales . We are a grower , not a jobber , so we have a dissimilar requirement than other clients of Floral Computer Systems . But what they sold us was much gross for us as a grower , comparing to all the other programme . The SMARTSystem is basically our port to commerce , as we can to the full concentre on sales , our customers and our cognitive operation , and not worry about the program itself , because it is running clean and secure . It gives an chance to quickly swear out our gross revenue every day . All of our paperwork like shipping label are all completed through the system . ”
hydrangea under shade textile at Ocean Breeze .
Support"John Henderson , President of Floral Computer Systems see that this system for us has to be useable at all times , so we have 24/7 tech support in case of an emergency . Although we have n’t had to make use of it so far , it is nice to bang that aid is always available . I am not sure big fellowship could allow service as fast as they can . ”
For more information : Ocean Breeze FarmsMike Furlong[email protected]Floral Computer SystemsJohn Henderson , President2850 Swan CircleDunedin , Florida 34698Office : 727 - 483 - 7451Fax : 727 - 736 - 4215E - mail:[email protected]www.floralcomputer.com
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