Industry Solution
Pet Food Software
FlexiBake gives pet food manufacturers one system to manage supply chain, recipes, production, inventory, and compliance.
Challenges Pet Food Manufacturers Face
FlexiBake addresses the unique pain points of the pet food industry head-on.
Supplier diversity and local sourcing requirements
Premium protein cost control
Balancing nutritionals and taste across formulas
Aligning formulas with Guaranteed Analysis panels
Managing kibble vs. canned inventory with different shelf lives
Meeting AAFCO and FSMA compliance requirements
Core Feature Areas
Manage Recipes & Nutritionals
- Digitize base, WIP, and finished product recipes
- Build precise formulas for life stages (kittens, puppies, adults, seniors, specialized diets)
- Store multiple versions for seasonal/R&D products
- Record adjustments, substitutions, and waste automatically
- Manage multi-stage, component-based recipes
Control Inventory for Dry & Canned Foods
- Balance long-shelf-life canned vs. shorter-shelf-life kibble via batch tracking and FIFO rotation
- Transfer materials between warehouses or plants
- Check site-level stock before production or shipping
- Automate stock replenishment
- Generate lot-specific picklists and shipping docs
Plan Production to Prevent Stock Shortages
- Auto-create schedules based on orders, lead times, and stock levels
- Forecast needs using sales and return history
- Track cut-off times to prevent shortages
- Manage diverse product lines
- Align teams with built-in work orders
Simplify Compliance & Traceability
- End-to-end lot tracing: supplier to processed food to packaged lot to customer shipment
- Compliance with FDA, AAFCO, CFIA, HACCP, PMO, and SFCR
- Generate recall reports with affected products and conduct recalls in 5 seconds
- Link QC checks to each batch for audit readiness
Analyze Costs to Improve Profitability
- Track costs, margins, and profitability by product, customer, or category
- Break down raw material, packaging, labor, and overhead costs
- Identify cost trends and preferred suppliers
- Instantly see cost impact of batch size or ingredient changes
- Automate purchasing via cost and supplier data
Automate Order Management & Invoicing
- Set up recurring orders, templates, and forecasted orders
- Apply customer-specific price lists and packaging requirements
- Generate lot-specific delivery and shipping documentation
- Set default ship-from locations and delivery routes
- Email invoices/statements directly; automate payment processing
Why Choose FlexiBake ERP
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Production Consistency | Moisture, density, kibble shape, and wet food texture remain stable during extrusion and retort runs |
| Clear & Compliant Labels | Connect recipes with GA panels for accurate nutrient guarantees on every package |
| Maximized Margins | Real-time costing and recipe versions allow ingredient swaps and yield loss reduction |
| Complete Traceability | Lot-level visibility from ingredient sourcing to wholesale delivery with 5-second auto recalls |
Key Features for Pet Food
Purpose-built capabilities that address the specific needs of pet food manufacturers.
Recipe management for life-stage formulations (kittens, puppies, adults, seniors)
Inventory control for dry and canned foods with batch tracking and FIFO
Automated production scheduling based on orders, lead times, and stock
End-to-end lot tracing with FDA, AAFCO, and CFIA compliance
5-second recall reports with QC checks linked to each batch
Real-time cost analysis with instant impact view for ingredient changes
Automated order management with customer-specific pricing and packaging
Ready to transform your pet food operations?
Join 500+ food manufacturers who trust FlexiBake to streamline production, ensure compliance, and grow their business.