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From field to table, full-chain traceability— SAP Business One Agri-food Solution
SAP Business One batch management plus the MTC food-industry configuration delivers three-tier shelf-life alerts (30/60/90 days) and automated FIFO dispatching; the source-to-shelf traceability system meets GB/T 22000 and FDA FSMA requirements.
Batch traceability coverage↑
100%
Raw material → finished goods
Shelf-life write-off rate↓
↓ 60%
FIFO + expiry alerts
Compliance audit response↓
≤1 day
Down from 1 week
SAP Business One Gold Partner MTC · 17 years of delivery · 300+ Growing SMBs served
The lifeline of food companies—traceability, shelf life and compliance
Batch tracing back to the field is hard
From origin / batch to processing to finished goods to end-consumer—the chain is long, steps are many and records are on paperCost:Problem-product recall scope expands 10×
Shelf-life control is weak
FIFO execution falls short; near-expiry items are discovered too late; write-offs and returns are highCost:Write-off rate 3–8 %, gross-margin erosion
Food-safety compliance pressure
HACCP / ISO 22000 / import-export inspections; rummaging through boxes to find records at audit timeCost:Audit preparation 5–7 days; penalty risk
Complex multi-UoM / multi-pack management
Bulk → bag → carton → pallet, each with UoM conversion + loss + free-goods deductionCost:Book-to-physical mismatch 5 %+; counting is time-consuming
Seasonal raw-material supply volatility
Agricultural products are harvested in season; price and quality swing widely; procurement decisions are difficultCost:Raw-material cost control is off
Core Module · End-to-end Business Flow
Raw Material → Processing → Storage → Distribution: full-chain traceability
SAP Business One combined with MTC’s food edition—batch tracing + shelf-life management + QC modules—connects the food-safety chain from raw-material sourcing to end-consumer delivery.
Raw Materials & Incoming
Raw Material Purchase (Origin / Batch / Inspection)
Purchase + Origin
→
Incoming QC (Pesticide / Lab)
IQC Lab
→
Batch Receipt
Batch Receipt
Stock +↓ Batch info threads through processing chain
Processing & QC
Production Order (Recipe + Batch)
Prod. Order + Batch
→
Processing / Packaging
Processing
→
QC (Micro + Sensory)
FQC
Storage & Distribution
Finished Goods Batch Receipt (Shelf Life)
FG + Shelf Life
Stock +→
FIFO Dispatch
FIFO Delivery
Stock −→
End-Consumer Trace Code
Trace Code
SAP Business One’s batch management + MTC’s food-edition shelf-life module enables three-tier expiry alerts (30 / 60 / 90 days); the system auto-schedules FIFO dispatch. The QC module covers incoming, in-process and outgoing inspection. The traceability framework meets GB/T 22000 and FDA FSMA requirements.
Key control points (where the food chain most often goes wrong)Raw-material origin & supplier qualification bindingForced batch entry at dosingShelf-life FIFO auto-schedulingNear-expiry alerts
Stakeholders: Procurement, QA, Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Compliance, Finance · Modules used:Inventory (Batch / Shelf Life / Multi-UoM)Production (Recipe BOM)Purchasing–A/PQuality Management
Core Module · Metrics × Formula × Target
When food is managed well, these numbers move
| Core Metric | Formula | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Batch trace response time | From initiating trace to locating full chain | ↓ ≤10 min |
| Shelf-life write-off rate | Expired write-off value ÷ Total inventory value | ↓ <1% |
| FIFO execution rate | Batches dispatched by expiry order ÷ Total dispatched batches | ↑ 99%+ |
| Audit preparation time | From receiving notice to materials ready | ↓ ≤1 day |
Before → After (typical outcome comparison)
1 day → 10 min
Batch tracing drops from 1-day paper-record search to a 10-minute system query
↓ 60%
Shelf-life write-off rate reduced 60 % (30 / 60 / 90 day three-tier near-expiry alerts)
1 week → 1 dayIndustry benchmark
Compliance audit material preparation shrinks from 1 week to 1 day
99%+
FIFO execution rate 99 %+, eliminating "new stock ships first, old stock sits"
Figures above are drawn from typical results of MTC SAP Business One implementations and industry benchmarks (anonymized). Actual results depend on company size and process complexity. Items marked "Industry benchmark" are not single-client measurements.
Our approach · Food-safety digitalization ladder
From batches under control, to shelf life managed, to compliance effortlessly demonstrated
Food digitalization in three stages: first lock down batches and shelf life, then get traceability and QC flowing, and finally bring intelligence to demand forecasting and quality early-warning.
↑ Higher = food safety with less effort
1
Batches & shelf life under control (Foundation)
Doing:Forced batch entry at receipt, automatic shelf-life calculation, system-scheduled FIFO dispatch—eliminates expired shipments; every batch is traceable.
Powered by:
SAP Business One Batch MgmtShelf-life ManagementFIFO Auto-SchedulingMulti-UoM
Outcome: Batches traceable · FIFO execution 99 %+ · Write-off rate down
2
Traceability & compliance flowing (Control)
Doing:Full-chain tracing in seconds, full QC workflow online, one-click compliance reports, cold-chain temperature integration.
Powered by:
Full-chain TraceabilityFull QC WorkflowCompliance ReportsCold-chain Temp Integration
Outcome: Tracing ≤10 min · Audit ≤1 day · QC 100 % coverage
3
Forecasting & quality intelligence (Intelligence)
Doing:AI demand forecasting drives stocking, intelligent near-expiry promotions, quality trend early-warning—from reactive to proactive prevention.
Powered by:
MRP RunNear-expiry Item MgmtAI Demand ForecastingAI Quality Early-Warning
Direction: Stockout rate drops · Write-offs near zero · Quality risk pre-identified
SAP Business One Core1+N SuiteAI Applications
Related Cases
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FAQ
Common questions from agri-food company leaders
Our products are exported—which traceability standards must we meet? Can SAP Business One comply?
SAP Business One batch management + MTC food edition meets GB/T 22000 (equivalent to ISO 22000) and FDA FSMA traceability requirements. Export documentation (inspection certificates / certificates of origin) links to shipment batches.
Can cold-chain temperature data be integrated into the system?
MTC’s integration middleware supports cold-chain temperature device APIs (temperature logger). Temperature anomalies automatically flag the batch as "pending inspection" status.
Agricultural raw materials don’t have fixed suppliers—how do we manage that?
SAP Business One supports ad-hoc suppliers + per-batch recording of origin, purchase price and inspection results. MTC’s agri-food edition also supports cost accounting by origin region / batch.
Make every batch traceable and every claim substantiated
Book an agri-food industry diagnostic starting with batch traceability system design to build your food-safety digital foundation.
- ✓Full-chain batch traceability from field to table
- ✓Three-tier shelf-life alerts + automatic FIFO execution
- ✓One-click food-safety compliance reports