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 […]
A New Chapter Begins: Focused Growth Through Strategic Stewardship
Solen Software is pleased to announce the purchase of SHEA Global from HSO. SHEA Global is an Elite Solutions Syspro Software service provider and this transaction marks an exciting new chapter for clients, partners, and team members. This strategic transition ensures the business will continue to grow with a long‑term ownership and vision of Solen/Smrtr. […]
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 When those documents are outdated, missing, or scattered across departments, the consequences show up fast.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. […]
8 AP Automation Questions for Manufacturers in 2026
If you run AP at a mid-sized manufacturing company, you already know the pain of matching invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts across multiple plants. The right AP automation for manufacturing eliminates that grind. smrtr gives you line-item three-way matching, native ERP integration, and exception routing built for how manufacturers actually operate. This article walks through […]
smrtr to Showcase ERP Automation Suite at IMTS 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manufacturing, food and beverage, and distribution companies to see live demonstrations of smrtr’s automation solutions for SYSPRO ERP [Cottonwood Heights, UT] — [August 11, 2026] — smrtr, an Elite Syspro solution provider of automation solutions for the Sypro ecosystem, today announced it will exhibit at IMTS 2026 (imts.com), the International Manufacturing Technology […]
How Mid-Sized Manufacturers Are Cutting AP Costs With the Right Automation Platform
By Addison G. smrtr Team smrtr isn’t simply an AP automation solution. It connects AP automation with operational automation. The manufacturing AP problem no one talks about Spend a few minutes on the production floor of almost any mid-sized manufacturer, and you’ll see systems built for consistency. Every process is designed to reduce waste, maintain tight tolerances, and catch defects before […]
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, […]
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
From Paper Trails to Process Intelligence: Why Digital Compliance Is Now the Competitive Baseline in Food Manufacturing By the smrtr Team | June 2026 The clipboard is a relic. So is the three-ring binder stuffed with supplier certificates, the end-of-shift paper log, and the spreadsheet that lives on one quality manager’s laptop. For decades, food […]
What Causes Compliance Issues with Manufacturing Document Management Systems?
A smrtr Guide for Manufacturers Manufacturing compliance isn’t a once-a-year checkbox. It’s a daily operational reality — and for most manufacturers, the biggest threat to staying compliant isn’t a lack of standards awareness. It’s the document management system (or lack of one) sitting behind every process. When an auditor walks in the door, when a […]