The Lean ERP for Fresh-Food Production
Production management, inventory control, automated invoicing, and FSMA 204 compliance—without the cost, complexity, or 18-month implementation of enterprise ERP.
You've outgrown spreadsheets. But enterprise ERPs like NetSuite are overkill: too expensive ($50K+ annually), too complex (built for office teams, not production floors), and too slow (12-18 month implementations that disrupt operations).
Shrink Manager is the lean alternative: production scheduling, inventory management, automated invoicing, shrink intelligence, and multi-location reporting—plus FSMA 204 compliance built directly into workflows.
We give you the operational control of an ERP with the speed and simplicity of production-floor software. Implement in 4-6 weeks, not a year. Train teams in days, not months. And get audit-ready traceability as a byproduct, not a separate system.
The Difference:
Enterprise ERP: Built for CFOs. Implemented by consultants. Takes 12-18 months.
Shrink Manager: Built for production teams. Implemented by us. Takes 4-6 weeks.
Lean ERP Functionality
Production scheduling, inventory control, and multi-location management—without the 12-18 month enterprise ERP implementation. Built for production floors, not back offices. Multilingual, tablet-ready, trainable in days.
15% Shrink Reduction (Documented)
Capture, analyze, and reduce shrink with SKU-level modeling and trend visibility. Identify preventable losses and continuously improve product mix and production planning.
FDA Compliant Labeling
Automatically generate accurate ingredient statements, allergens, pricing, lot details, prep dates, and use-by rules — printed in seconds through lab-tested workflows.
40% Accounting Labor Reduction
Automated invoicing from production logs—no manual data entry required. Enterprise ERPs requires expensive middleware to bridge production and billing. We do it natively. QuickBooks integration included. Digitally verify deliveries, track exceptions in real-time, maintain audit-ready records.
Proven across 10 production sites for 2+ years. Patent-pending technology.
✓ 40% reduction in accounting labor
✓ 15% reduction in product shrink
✓ 30% reduction in operational labor
✓ 4-6 week implementation (vs. 12-18 months for enterprise ERP)
Shrink Manager™ is the first workflow-native platform built for mid-market fresh-food and fresh-produce manufacturers.
Digitize production, QA, labeling, traceability, delivery verification, and shrink intelligence into one multilingual system proven across 11 commercial sites over 2+ years.
Fresh-food production is too dynamic for spreadsheets and too operationally chaotic for ERPs. Shrink Manager standardizes daily production workflows across all locations — reducing errors, shrink, and manual labor.
Now welcoming additional pilot partners and early investor conversations.
SHRINK THE COMPLEXITY
GROW YOUR OPERATION
Shrink the complexity. Grow your operation.
Shrink Manager began as an internal tool for a fast-growing food operation and is now in early-stage commercial deployment. With 2+ years of real-world use, it has evolved into a scalable operational platform for small and mid-sized fresh-food producers.
Unlike office-centric ERPs, Shrink Manager is built for front-line teams — providing a workflow-first system for shrink intelligence, production sequencing, labeling, delivery verification, and compliance.
Streamline Operations & Financials Together
Fresh-food producers frequently struggle with the disconnect between production activity and back-office workflows. Shrink Manager closes that gap by connecting production logs directly to automated invoicing — eliminating manual errors and reducing accounting labor by 40%+.
This integration is fully deployed and used daily across our 11-site commercial operation.
Features
Fresh-food and fresh-produce manufacturers face rising expectations from FSMA, retailers, and internal audit teams. Shrink Manager provides the essential production-floor tools needed to meet these standards while improving accuracy and operational efficiency across every site.
Proven in real-world multi-site deployment, the platform allows producers to start with core features—such as labeling or shrink intelligence—and expand into production sequencing, delivery verification, and compliance modules over time.
Reduce Shrink & Improve Accuracy
Shrink Manager captures shrink in real time, identifies expiration risks, highlights at-risk SKUs, and provides actionable insights to reduce preventable losses across all sites.
Cloud-Based & Mobile-Friendly
Mobile-first workflows let operators log production, shrink, and deliveries from any device. Supervisors have instant visibility for internal verification, FSMA compliance, and audit readiness.
One Platform for Your Team
A comprehensive role-based access system supports operators, supervisors, QA teams, and delivery drivers. Features evolve continuously based on real-world multi-site feedback and partner input.
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Automated Invoicing & QuickBooks Integration
Invoices are generated automatically from production orders — eliminating manual data entry and reducing administrative workload. QuickBooks integration is already in commercial use.
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Integrated Product Labeling
Shrink Manager automates FDA-compliant labeling, linking ingredients, allergens, pricing, prep/use-by rules, and production records — creating a complete chain of traceability.
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Compliance & Record Review
Consolidate production, QA, shrink, and delivery logs into an audit-ready digital system. Supervisors can verify logs instantly and prepare seamlessly for retail and third-party audits.
Improved Sustainability
Shrink Manager helps partners reduce transport waste, food waste, and unnecessary labor by digitizing production and delivery workflows. These tools support sustainability goals and will continue expanding with future partner deployments.
Automated Delivery & Route Verification
Digitize delivery checks, track exceptions in real time, and eliminate manual paper processes. Route optimization capabilities will expand as we onboard additional pilot partners.
Production Management
Optimize production scheduling and reduce errors by creating production orders tailored to your team’s workflow. Shrink Manager helps keep operations running smoothly across all plants and is continuously refined through multi-site feedback.
Invoice Management
Generate accurate invoices automatically from production logs—no manual data entry required.
Teams can review, verify, and send professional invoices in minutes, reducing accounting labor by 40%+ and eliminating billing errors.
Business Intelligence
Analyze shrink, sales mix, and SKU performance to improve margins and product mix. Identify preventable losses and make data-driven decisions about resource allocation.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Meet FSMA and retailer traceability requirements with a consolidated record system. Shrink Manager supports daily verification, corrective actions, and preparation for third-party audits — all in real time.
Shrink Manager vs. Enterprise ERP vs. Spreadsheets
Feature
Implementation Time
Annual Cost
FSMA 204 Compliance
Consultant Required
Shrink Manager
4-6 weeks
10K-15K
Workflow Enforcement
From Production Logs
Days
No
Enterprise ERP
12-18 months
50K-150K
Requires Customization
Requires Middleware
Months
Yes
Spreadsheets
N/A
Free (but costly)
Manual Tracking
Manual
N/A
No
Automated Invoicing
Training Time
Best For
Fresh-food Manufacturers
Large Discrete Manufacturers
<$1M Revenue
WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING
"40% labor reduction, 15% shrink reduction, zero compliance gaps."
"We've been using Shrink Manager for over two years across 10 production sites. The ROI is undeniable: two eliminated FTE positions, perfect billing accuracy, and audit prep that takes minutes instead of days."
— Operations Leader
Multi-Site Fresh-Food Manufacturer | $5M+ Annual Revenue