Case Study: Tony's Fine Foods achieves streamlined data access and automated reporting with Fortra's SEQUEL

Tony’s Fine Foods Continues Its Success Story With SEQUEL

Tony’s Fine Foods is a third‑generation, family‑run deli and bakery distributor founded in 1934 that needed a better way to access and analyze its IBM System i data while preserving high levels of customer service. The company faced challenges exporting data to Excel, converting a variety of legacy queries, and producing timely reports to compare actual expenses versus budget and surface operational exceptions.

Tony’s implemented SEQUEL, which provided easy Windows‑style access, automatic query conversion, drill‑down and pivot capabilities, and the ability to export and email reports in multiple formats. As a result, staff can quickly access GL, AR, AP and customer data, run exception and inventory reports, receive automated daily alerts, and work more productively—improving reporting accuracy, responsiveness, and operational control.

Tony's Fine Foods

Mark Geery

IT Director