PAT Horticulture

PAT Horticulture Software, developed by Concept Data Systems GmbH, is a business management solution specifically designed for the horticulture industry. According to the vendor, this enterprise resource planning (ERP) system caters to propagators, producers, and traders of ornamentals, vegetables, and trees, providing them with tools to manage their organization and streamline business processes. PAT Horticulture is suitable for companies of all sizes in the horticulture industry. Professionals in horticulture, propagators, producers, traders, and plant production administrators can all benefit from the features and functionalities offered by PAT Horticulture Software.

Key Features

PAT Core System: According to the vendor, the PAT Core System serves as the central base component of PAT Horticulture Software, integrating relevant business processes into one application. It is said to ensure a seamless flow of information by connecting all modules together. Key features of the PAT Core System, as claimed by the vendor, include master data management, a secure user rights system, a configurable permission system, and business process integration.

Availabilities: The Availabilities module, as claimed by the vendor, allows users to determine real-time product availability. It is said to provide monitoring of production/stock versus sales, enabling users to make informed decisions. Additionally, users can customize calculation keys and generate prognoses for secondary products, according to the vendor.

Sales: The Sales module, according to the vendor, simplifies sales and order management. It includes features such as order administration, a reservation system, a forecast plan, and order releasing auto checks, aiming to ensure efficient sales operations.

Production: Designed for various horticultural products, the Production module, as claimed by the vendor, facilitates production planning, mother plant management, seed production, sowing/sticking/potting, activity and resource planning, location management, sorting and transplanting, and harvesting. It aims to streamline the production process for cuttings, seeds, young plants, and potted plants.

Distribution: The Distribution module focuses on transport planning and delivery management, according to the vendor. It includes features such as transport planning, pick list/pack list generation, export documents, transport interfaces, and track & trace functionality. The vendor also claims that users can generate cutting lists for unrooted cuttings (URC) and delivery notes.

Purchase: The Purchase module, according to the vendor, is responsible for managing purchase, demand planning, and delivery. It includes features such as demand planning for stock, delivery of purchases, purchase orders, and connection with supplier systems. The vendor also states that users can perform demand planning for production-based products.

Invoice: The Invoice module handles invoicing and bookkeeping connections, according to the vendor. It simplifies invoice management, including the creation and management of credit notes. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with bookkeeping systems, aiming to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes.