Transforming the working lives of clients is what FarSoft does best. It was no different at Augrabies-based Southern Cross Marketing & Management (SCMM) when the team implemented CF Carton Labelling late in 2023 for the exporter’s date and grape exports.

SCMM inventory and system packaging controller Lanie Strauss confirmed that the system was a huge plus for the company. Managed from ViTrax Central, all labels are generated on one central system from where they’re made available to the respective growers or packhouses. ‘What a time-saver!’ she said.

‘Human error is eliminated and the various label designs reflect uniformity. Also, we’re able to allocate particular criteria such as using only certain labels for specific markets and/or cultivars.’

Main developer Divan Louwrens said the team, led by Freddie Roux, completed the project in about five months. ‘It really is a phenomenal business tool for exporters.’

FarSoft’s Gerhard Nel explained that the module allowed accurate and efficient deployment of box-end and punnet labels to multiple pack houses in real-time. ‘It also ensures that specialised labels are printed only for their intended markets.’

CAPTION: The development team: Divan Lourens, Gerhard Nel, Mariska Cubitt, Darrell Cloete and Matthew Peterson.