Solen Software Group Acquires distrib-u-tec, a Leading ERP Provider for the North American Food Distribution Industry, to Join smrtr, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, September 28, 2026: Solen Software Group announced the acquisition of distrib-u-tec (InterSect Business Systems Inc.), a provider of fully integrated ERP software purpose-built for the food distribution, packing, and processing industry. The transaction closed in late June 2026. distrib-u-tec joins Solen’s portfolio and will operate as part of smrtr, Inc., extending […]
Best Supplier Management Platforms for Food Manufacturers
Your supplier paperwork is either an asset or an audit finding. There’s no third option. An expired allergen statement costs nothing until an auditor finds it. A missing lot code costs nothing until a retailer rejects a shipment, or the FDA asks for 24 hours of traceability records you can’t produce. For food and beverage […]
The Complete Guide to Manufacturing Document Control
Every manufacturing operation depends on documents. Work instructions, quality records, certificates of analysis, engineering change orders, supplier certifications, and batch records keep production moving and auditors satisfied. When those documents are outdated, missing, or scattered across departments, the consequences show up fast. Failed audits. Production delays. Regulatory citations that put your entire operation at risk. […]
What to Look for in Manufacturing Document Control
Why do manufacturing companies struggle with document management software? By the smrtr Team | July 2026 You’ve been researching. What software is best for manufacturers that integrates with your ERP? We’re asked this everyday. Walk any shop floor, and you’ll find the same scene: an operator flipping through a binder for the current work instruction, […]
5 Ways Syspro Users Turn Documents into Action
How smrtr transforms static files into real workflows, real data, and real results If you’re a Syspro user, you’ve already invested in a powerful ERP to manage your business transactions. But for many teams, the work surrounding those transactions still feels frustratingly manual. Invoices arrive by email. Supporting documents live in shared drives, inboxes, or […]
Paper Slowing You? Capture Made Easy.
Tired of printing and rescanning email attachments just to get them into your system? You’re not alone. Here’s how one logistics company automated document capture and saved thousands of hours in the process. See how a leading logistics company eliminated paper-heavy workflows and indexed over 610,000 documents in a year with SMRTR Capture’s drag-and-drop automation. […]
📑 Top 5 Document Headaches Manufacturers Can’t Ignore in 2025
Document Concerns Manufacturers Face Today We’ve been hearing the concerns. We understand your situation. In today’s manufacturing world, documents aren’t just paperwork — they’re the backbone of compliance, operations, and customer trust. Yet for many manufacturers, document management is one of the most frustrating and risky parts of the job. Here are the top five […]
FDA Proposes Extension for FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance. What It Means for You…
On August 6, 2025, the FDA proposed an extension of the compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) by 30 months. While the agency remains fully committed to the rule’s implementation, it recognizes that even the most prepared food businesses are still struggling with challenges mainly due to the need for accurate, consistent […]