Dynamic Systems, Inc., a software developer specialising in barcode data collection, has announced the release of SIMBA 2010, which adds features and capability to the Seafood Inventory Management system.
The SIMBA (Seafood Inventory Management with Barcode Accuracy) system solves the problem of how to produce and track complete product labeling for seafood on the fly.
SIMBA allows a production line worker to change content of product labels with a fingertip on the computer touch screen, capturing variable information including weight, species, size, colour, grade, as well as any other information required by the customer (country of origin, vessel, dates, etc.), along with a barcode identifier for that tote or carton. The label information is stored in the SIMBA inventory system, which then provides production and inventory reports. The system has features for re-boxing, palletizing and shipping, including production of the bill of lading. This integrated system gives the user complete traceability of the product from dock to van.
New features have been added to the SIMBA software for 2010, including the ability to track inventory (boxes, totes, pallets) to a specific location within the warehouse, cooler or freezer. For those customers who use SIMBA at multiple locations, the Product Tables that hold information for the labels can now be modified at one location and broadcasted to all other locations simultaneously. And the ability to create an Electronic Bill of Lading has been added. These features have been included in both 'SIMBA Fresh/Frozen' and 'SIMBA Canned'.
Dynamic Systems says that key results from implementing the SIMBA software include increased production speed; the ability to get same day, accurate production reports; ability to fulfill traceability requirements; accurate inventory; professional looking carton and pallet labels; and expedited van loading.
Customers using the system so far include Trident Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Inlet Fish Processors.
