Fresh Software Concepts, an industry-specific ERP software solution provider, is now a registered developer with Blue Book Services Inc. Under terms of the program, Fresh Software Concept users can leverage real-time Blue Book data to streamline several data entry activities and reference vital Blue Book rating information.  

“We welcome Fresh Software Concepts as a Registered Developer,” Mark Erickson, senior vice president of Blue Book Services, said in a press release. “Our mission is to provide Blue Book content where, when and how members need it.  So, the arrangement with Fresh Software Concepts is a very good fit and provides a useful complement to the suite of content, analytics, and tools now available via Blue Book Online Services.”

With this new integration, Fresh Software Concepts customers can quickly create a new customer in the ERP software by having important data fields like address and phone number pre-populated with Blue Book information. Fresh Software Concepts customers can also create a mail merge promotion, integrating address or email addresses from Blue Book Services.  To expedite credit decisions, Fresh Software Concepts customers can view the most current Blue Book Rating for their customers.

“We are thrilled that these new features ultimately make it easier for our customers to manage data and focus on selling produce. We are committed to providing quality software to the produce industry using the latest information technology and our integration with Blue Book Web Services delivers just that,” Carlos Fuentes, chief software developer of Fresh Software Concepts, said in the press release.

Fresh Software Concepts provides ERP software to produce growers and shippers.  Its software provides full-service functionality for sales and warehouse activities, accounts receivable and payable, purchase orders, accounting, direct fax and email creation, and digital filing.

Rene Monteverde, chief financial officer of H.M. Distributors Inc. in Nogales, has been piloting the features that tap Blue Book data integration. “We rely on Blue Book Services to make important credit decisions and access up-to-date contact information. Having Blue Book data embedded in our ERP solution has been a huge time saver.  The team at Fresh Software Concepts is incredibly responsive to new ideas that meet our business needs.”