How Belair Produce Improved Inventory Accuracy and Operational Visibility With Produce Pro Software from Aptean

Family owned and operated since 1910, Belair Produce has built its business on long-standing customer loyalty. Serving a wide range of customers across the mid-Atlantic, the company understands that sustaining trust depends on consistent service, operational accuracy and the ability to adapt as industry demands evolve. 

As pressures across the produce industry increased, the company recognized the need to strengthen its technology foundation to support growth, efficiency and continued customer impact. 

Below you’ll see how Belair Produce assessed its processes, selected a new system and strengthened day-to-day operations. This highlights the practical steps and results that matter to teams managing fresh produce distribution today. 

Recognizing the Limits of Manual, Labor-Intensive Processes 

With growing demands and changing ways of working, Belair Produce reached a point where existing processes were no longer sufficient. The business needed greater visibility into operations and a more reliable way to manage inventory and financial information without relying on manual, labor-intensive workflows. 

When evaluating enterprise resource planning (ERP) software options, the decision extended beyond software functionality. The company’s president, Chad Berman said the people behind the technology ultimately make the difference. That’s why Belair Produce selected Produce Pro Software from Aptean to support this shift in its operations. 

“It wasn’t just about the software for us, it was about the people behind the software. And the support from Aptean really stood out from our initial conversations,” said Berman. 

Implementing a System Designed for Real-Time Insight 

From the start, Belair Produce valued the implementation approach and hands-on support provided by Aptean. The team took time to understand Belair’s operation, helped prepare the business for go-live and supported the transition to the new system. 

Aptean’s fresh produce ERP provided real-time visibility into inventory and financial performance, giving Belair Produce a clearer view of how the business was operating at any given moment. The ERP system also enabled remote access, which proved especially valuable as teams adjusted to new working conditions. 

“We needed a software system to help improve our inventory accuracy and provide more visibility into every aspect of our business,” Berman said. “In the past, we tried our best, but it had become very manual and labor intensive.” 

Simplifying Daily Operations Across the Business  

Since going live with Produce Pro Software from Aptean in early 2021, Belair Produce has seen meaningful improvements across its operations. Inventory accuracy has improved, mistakes are down and staff accountability has increased. Online ordering has also helped improve customer service levels and contributed to increased orders. 

The system has made day-to-day work easier, freeing up time in a fast-paced produce environment and allowing the team to focus on running the business more effectively. 

“With what little free time we have working in the produce business, the software system frees up a bunch of it for us,” said Berman. “It’s so much easier to do business now, and we can do almost anything with a click of a button.” 

Looking ahead, Belair Produce views its technology investment as a solid foundation for continued growth and efficiency. 

“Produce Pro Software from Aptean makes running a business better,” Berman concluded. “Providing us with a solid foundation as we continue to rebuild and grow. We are now running a more efficient and profitable business. I could not be happier.”—Chad Berman, President, Belair Produce

Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: Built to Support Accurate, Efficient Fresh Produce Operations 

Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: The Next Generation of Produce Pro Software is designed to help fresh produce businesses improve visibility across inventory and financial operations while reducing manual effort. By bringing critical information into a single system, teams can better understand how their business is performing and make more informed decisions day to day. 

With capabilities that support real-time insight, remote access and online ordering, our solution helps companies in the fresh produce industry operate more efficiently. Teams are able to respond faster to change and maintain the level of service customers expect. Our next generation platform is purpose-built for the fresh produce industry and supports modern automation, compliance tools and real-time insights through our AI-powered platform AppCentral. These tools equip teams to stay ahead of shifting market demands and drive consistent operational excellence. 

Learn how Aptean Fresh Produce ERP supports produce businesses looking to strengthen operational accuracy and efficiency. Reach out to our team of ERP experts today.