5/6/2008 Come and see us at Four Oaks and SWRG
Passfield Data Systems will be exhibiting at two shows this autumn-
Four Oaks Trade Show Macclesfield, Cheshire 2nd-3rd September 2008
As first time exhibitors in 2007, Passfield were delighted with the interest and sales achieved at the Four Oaks show. Visit us on stand E44 for an informal chat about your requirements and see the system in action. For further information on the show log on to- www.fouroaks-tradeshow.com
South West Regional Growers Show Exeter, Devon 1st October 2008
Passfield exhibit at SWRG for the first time in 2008 and look forward to meeting growers from the South West region, visit us on stand 60. For further information on the show log on to- www.swgrower.co.uk
24/4/2008 Highly respected Scottish nursery turns to Passfield
Highly respected Scottish nursery Greens Nurseries has streamlined their Order and Stock control processes with the implementation of Passfield. A family business since 1980, Greens is based near Inverness supplying a wide range of perennials, alpines and bedding plants to Garden Centres throughout Scotland. Donald Green said “We needed to increase our professionalism and our customer response time. We were too reliant on manual processing and record keeping and were often working well into the evening dealing with this.”
Green’s now enter their order details once, print labels and fax or email sales documents, all directly from Passfield. Processes are streamlined with repetition eliminated.
On
going back-up was also a big consideration when Green’s decided
to purchase Passfield. Donald Green added “All back up is carried out online
so if we need help, the guys at Passfield logon to our system and sort it
out”.
22/1/2008 Bransford Webbs switch to Passfield Software
The Bransford Webbs plant company have switched their entire stock and sales processing to Passfield’s horticultural software suite. Bransford Webbs MD Geoff Caesar said ““Stock-keeping, pricing, labelling and selling are unusually complicated in horticulture and we see a fully integrated software suite as an essential part of the solution. After careful consideration of all available options we chose Passfield”
Over the last 3-4 years Bransford Webbs have been working hard on all areas of productivity, Geoff Caesar added, “The potential of the right software for increased customer service and reduced admin time should not be underestimated.”
Bransford Webbs’ system went live over a weekend in December with a full automated transfer of all relevant data from their previous Plantpro system. Bransford Webbs Plant Company is a leading innovative nursery supplying new and sought after plants to the Garden Centre trade throughout the UK.
5/10/07 Exciting new functionality added to Master Orders
Recent development to Passfield's Master Order system will allow users to reach new heights in customer service and sales administration. Many retailers like to reserve their seasons requirements with nurseries in advance and call-off this reserve as required in season. New functionality provides one screen view with all the information you need to effectively administer and maximise sales. Details of reserved and free stock are apparent and quick filters present required stock and batch views in a couple of clicks. Call-offs can be entered at the same time as free stock, all with prearranged prices, label and barcode requirements. When complete, required documentation can be created including Order Acknowledgements, Delivery Notes and updates of reserve quantities can be printed too.
1/8/07 New Marketing agreement with label manufacturer
An agreement to mutually recommend products has been arranged between Passfield and
Longcombe Labels of Totnes in Devon. Tim Lamb said " We have spent some time
this year carefully looking for a strategic partner who supplies labels and
printers to the Horticultural market. Longcombe have been successfully supplying growers and retailers with labels and printers for many years
and feedback from their client base confirms their quality approach to both
product and service. We will be actively recommending their products to both existing and prospective customers. In return Longcombe will be referring any Nursery Management Software enquiries to Passfield". Further information on Longcombe can be found at www.longcombe.co.uk
9/7/07 Customer Support gains new strength
In July we were very pleased to welcome Carl Williams to Passfield who will
now head up the Customer Support function. Carl has vast experience in IT support working for such
companies as NTL and Virgin Media.
2/4/07 Four Oaks here we come
Passfield will be exhibiting at the Four Oaks show this September 4-5th
with the aim of increasing its exposure to UK Horticulture. Tim Lamb said “We exhibited at
GAN in February and enquiries were very positive, we are looking to repeat this at Four Oaks
this September”. Tim added “We look forward to meeting existing and prospective customers and
will be on hand to provide demonstrations of the latest version of Passfield”.
Please visit us on stand E44 for a demonstration.
19/3/07 G's Growers goes live with Passfield
One of Europe's leading farm co-operatives, which specialises
in growing and packing salads and vegetables, is now using Passfield in their
greenhouse near Ely in Cambridgeshire.
G's supply all sectors of the food business, including the major supermarkets in the UK and on the Continent, to exacting quality and service requirements. John Currah (Planning Manager) commented, “We propagate in excess of 80 million plants per year in our state of the art facility, which requires a high level of organisation. The Passfield system provides the control we need, as well as providing traceability, which is essential to our customers”.
2/1/07 Passfield welcomes Tim Lamb!
In January we were pleased to welcome Tim Lamb. Tim will
now head up the Sales and Marketing function at Passfield having worked
in commercial horticulture for 22 years in all areas of the supply chain.
His knowledge comes from working for such names as Notcutts, Hillier’s
and more recently with Hewton Nursery & Whetman Pinks Ltd. Tim brings with
him an excellent understanding of horticulture and fresh produce and we
look forward to further implementation of the system within the industry.
“Having worked with plants for over 20 years it is great to be now involved with a product that makes the whole process of growing and selling simpler” said Tim.
1/07/06 New EDI feature live and kicking
Passfield now includes a fully integrated EDI invoicing facility. It’s a feature that has been high on the wish list for many nurseries, not least NV Produce Marketing and Lettuce Online – two major suppliers to Sainsburys and Waitrose supermarkets. Both companies now use Passfield’s EDI .
30/06/06 Passfield’s new web site goes live
Passfield’s new web site goes live The new web site is now online with a new look and up-to-date information about Passfield. Visitors will find the site has been simplified, making it much easier to find out about Passfield software and how it’s working in nurseries around Europe.