Case Study: Smokey Denmark controls costs and improves lot traceability with AccountMate

Food Manufacturer Leverages AccountMate to Control Costs and Comply with Stringent Government Regulations

Smokey Denmark, a family-owned meat processor in Austin, Texas, needed a better way to manage fluctuating meat costs, catch weight processing, and government-required lot control. The company had been using an antiquated system and, as President Jonathan Pace said, was “flying blind” and unable to tell whether it was making money or losing money. AccountMate was brought in to provide a more reliable accounting and management foundation, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Inventory Control, Lot Control, Payroll, Purchase Order, and Sales Order.

With guidance from Tamlin Software, Smokey Denmark implemented AccountMate SQL Express along with Food Manufacturing Conductor™ and Bassets Fixed Assets. The solution added catch weight processing, lot traceability, real-time shop floor control, and automated fixed asset depreciation, helping the company comply with FDA and audit requirements while better controlling costs and reducing scrap and downtime. AccountMate gave Smokey Denmark accurate data to manage the business effectively and support premium production with greater confidence.

Smokey Denmark

Jonathan Pace

President