Dakota Series

The Dakota Series, developed by BFC Associates, is a suite of software solutions designed to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the produce industry. According to the vendor, this versatile suite caters to a range of professions and industries including produce houses, food distribution companies, warehouse and logistics companies, agricultural suppliers, and fresh produce retailers.

Key Features

Dakota WMS: According to the vendor, this feature aims to streamline warehouse operations, manage inventory, optimize picking and packing processes, and provide real-time visibility of warehouse activities.

Dakota Voice: The vendor claims that this feature utilizes a voice-directed picking system for hands-free and eyes-free operation, with the goal of increasing picking accuracy and productivity, and reducing training time for new employees.

TruckBuilder®: The vendor states that this feature automates the truck loading process, generates optimal loading plans to maximize space utilization and load stability, and aims to reduce loading errors and transportation costs.

TraxPrime©: According to the vendor, this feature tracks and traces product movement, captures real-time data on shipments, provides visibility into supply chain activities, and enables proactive decision-making and problem-solving.

DockVue: The vendor claims that this feature manages dock scheduling and appointments, streamlines inbound and outbound processes, improves dock utilization, reduces wait times, and enhances communication between drivers and warehouse personnel.

Product Control Module - HACCP: According to the vendor, this feature ensures compliance with food safety regulations, monitors critical control points, tracks and records temperature and quality data, and generates reports for audits and inspections.

Dakota Cloud: The vendor states that this feature provides a cloud-based platform for remote access, enabling real-time collaboration and data sharing, scalability, flexibility, and reducing IT infrastructure costs.

Equipment Tracking: According to the vendor, this feature tracks and manages equipment usage, monitors maintenance and repair schedules, optimizes equipment utilization, reduces downtime, and improves asset management and cost control.

Vocollect Hardware: The vendor claims that this feature utilizes voice-enabled wearable devices for hands-free operation in the warehouse, increasing worker productivity and safety, and seamlessly integrating with Dakota Voice.

Dakota Production: According to the vendor, this feature manages production processes, tracks raw materials and finished goods, optimizes production scheduling and resource allocation, and provides real-time visibility into production status.