New markets present new opportunities – and new challenges. The rise of RTDs in the beverage industry has been nothing short of outstanding, and the market continues to shift and grow in surprising ways. Making a go of it with subpar, poorly integrated software is not only difficult and risky; it could be the difference between success or failure.
With Crafted ERP RTD management software, you’ll have the strength, scalability and configurability needed to compete in and dominate the ready-to-drink market – while protecting and enhancing the workflows that provide competitive advantage. Built in NetSuite, the world’s top cloud ERP solution, and trusted by the leading RTD brands in the world, Crafted supports your business where it is today – and wherever you want to take it in the future.
The choice between malt-, spirit- or wine-based formulations for RTDs has big impacts on compliance, distribution and tax obligations – not to mention flavor profile. While some producers, including long-time #CraftedCommunity member BuzzBallz, have leveraged the benefits of different bases for different markets and channels, others have chosen one base from which to build. After all, it makes sense for a distiller to experiment with spirits bases or a winemaker to find new ways to work with their product.
Regardless of which direction you choose for a first pass or brand expansion, it’s critical to make sure the software platform supporting your operations has the capacity, visibility and insight necessary to conquer costs and drive profitability. It’s also critical to choose RTD management software backed by a team of industry pros who’ve been there and done that with every type of beverage. With Crafted, you get both. Start your journey today.
Check out the RTD selection in just about any liquor store, convenience store or supermarket today, and you might be astounded. The variety and volume of category entrants – not to mention the velocity with which they’ve appeared – highlights not just the possibilities of the market but the need for producers to establish competitive advantage from the beginning. There is little margin for error.
To be successful in the RTD category, you must foster innovation, control costs, automate processes, streamline operations and ride the wave of market volatility. These are not easy tasks to begin with, but they’re made virtually impossible using aged, ineffective or poorly integrated software. RTDs are a modern invention that demands a modern solution. Enter Crafted ERP.
Well-functioning accounting and finance operations are at the core of a successful business. With Crafted ERP + NetSuite, you can fully control, centralize and automate your financial reporting across all areas of your business – and all types of beverage production. Your staff will be up to 50% more efficient, your closes will be accurate, complete and on-time, and your compliance obligations will be completed with a click of a button or two.
Accurately mapping, tracking and reporting on your product as it moves from raw materials to finished goods to customer bellies is a critical success factor. With Crafted ERP RTD Software, you’ll have total visibility into – and total control of – the real-time location of every drop you make.
Imagine the freedom and flexibility of managing every aspect of your RTD (and RTS) production and packaging in the same platform as your compliance, accounting, finance, inventory management and more. Whether you’re producing in-house, blending in-house, or even co-packing for other companies, you’ll be able to track, adjust, analyze, automate and optimize throughout your entire process with Crafted.
Successful beverage businesses rise and fall on their ability to forecast. Crafted provides the total visibility necessary to hone your results. Access historical and real-time reporting on cash flow, inventory, receiving, depletion and vendor performance – all at your fingertips. Drive efficiency, cut costs and take advantage of economies of scale across your organization and all of its product lines in a single, market-leading platform.
If you’re trying to manage compliance reporting on spreadsheets or standalone systems, you’re making your job much harder than it needs to be.
Free yourself – and your staff – from the stress by automating compliance tracking and reporting to precise regulatory requirements. Minimize the risk (and fear) of audits by keeping accurate records of every move you make across the company and its operations.
Access to the top-of-the-line, industry-specific reporting that comes standard with Crafted will be a game-changer for your business. Slice, dice and analyze your data in whatever way you need with custom configurations, saved searches, automations and BI tools – all in a single platform aggregating information from every corner of your business. Plan for the future – and learn from the past – with the true facts and figures behind your business.
Crafted ERP is available in multiple software editions tailored to different beverage categories. Explore the specifics of each category, and then contact us to discuss your unique business needs.
Trusted by the leaders in the RTD industry, Crafted is the top choice to drive operational excellence and financial performance in your organization. Developed, supported and continuously improved by beverage industry professionals, Crafted meets you where your business is today – and where you will go tomorrow. It’s time to see how much better work can be. It’s time for Crafted ERP.
