Icicle Technologies Inc.

For food and beverage manufacturers, Icicle Technologies Inc. supplies Icicle ERP, an enterprise resource planning system built for food production. The software brings production, inventory, food safety and costing data into one connected system. It is aimed at small and mid-sized manufacturers, and the company says it was developed in collaboration with its users.

Production planning and procurement

Icicle ERP automates production planning and just-in-time procurement, so that purchasing follows what the plant has scheduled to make. It tracks suppliers, yields and inventory, and it is designed to reduce waste in raw materials and in finished stock. The company says these controls also help lower production costs and the risk of product recalls.

Traceability from ingredient to lot

Ingredients, lots and suppliers can be traced through the plant. Records that once had to be assembled by hand can be pulled up instantly, which lets a team see where each ingredient went and which products it reached.

Food safety, compliance and certification

Electronic documentation replaces paperwork and keeps the records needed for audits up to date. Icicle ERP supports HACCP and preventive controls, and the company says it helps customers work toward GFSI certifications such as SQF and BRC. Occupational health and safety records are handled within the same system.

Real-time inventory and product costing

Inventory management gives real-time visibility into stock and production, and product costing shows what each product actually costs to make. Production can be planned during a run with better information on hand, not after the event.

Automation and AI-assisted insights

The system brings the information that matters to the surface through automation and AI-powered insights, so that staff can act sooner. The company describes its platform as the data management backbone of a food business, linking production, quality, inventory and compliance.

Implementation and training

Implementation starts where the software can create the most value. Icicle ERP is configured around a client's products, processes and facilities, and it expands as the operation grows. A dedicated training and support team guides customers from setup onward, and specialists in food manufacturing work with them throughout.