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Welcome to the Famous Software Document Download & Video Library. Please feel free to download these documents for your personal use, observing our copyright restrictions. They are Zipped PDF files. You will need an unzip utility and PDF reader to view and print these documents. Links to recommended utilities can be found near the bottom of this page.Brochures
We will happily provide you printed copies of our brochures. But if you prefer electronic versions they can be downloaded right here in PDF format:
The Packer Shipper brochure reviews Version 6 features of interest to fresh produce packer/shippers, including sales order management, inventory and warehouse tools, shipping management features, purchasing, invoicing, receivables management, grower accounting, Famous Integration Services (FIS), financials and banking. It lists numerous well-known packer/shippers using Famous Software.Download the brochure
Our Distributor/Wholesaler brochure topics include flexible sales order features, personalized price list creation, purchasing, price-after-purchasing capabilities, customer credit management, inventory management, repacking, loading tools, invoicing, receivables management, Famous Integration Services (FIS), financials and banking.Download the brochure
This Grower Management brochure describes Version 6 features of interest to fresh produce growers and payroll/crew service providers. Topics include our advanced cost acounting, payroll, crew management, equipment management, purchasing, invoicing, receivables management, financials and banking tools. Data importing and exporting tools are discussed.
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White Papers
Famous Software White Papers tackle timely industry issues and government requirements with an emphasis on using our software to meet these challenges profitably. Topics include food safety, traceability, and such advanced technologies as RFID labeling and electronic trading.
The Country of Origin Labeling using Famous Software White Paper describes ways to meet and exceed COOL requirements using Famous Software. Topics include an overview of the regulation, the roles of growers, packers, shippers and retailers. Inventory management and labeling best practices, and helpful resource links are provided. This is an eight page White Paper.Download the White Paper
Traceability using Famous Software 06/2010 This revised document illustrates how standard Famous Software features can be used to meet and exceed the Produce Traceability traceability standard. An actual spinach recall example is cited. GS1, GTINs and other tracing techniques are discussed. Risk management is explored. A "must read" for anyone involved with the fresh produce supply chain.Download the White Paper
RFID Fundamentals takes you step-by-step through the process of implementing an RFID tagging solution using Famous Software, Walmart-compatible hardware and procedures. Team building, GS1 registration, GTIN assignments, setup, testing and final implementation are all discussed. A real world example (Frontera Produce) is provided. A Q&A section and a Glossary are included.Download the White Paper
The Famous Integration Services White Paper is a great introduction to electronic trading using Famous Software’s EDI/XML features and FIS messaging services. See the advantages of e-trading, understand the concepts and learn how to save time, money and paper.A Glossary and partial list of trading partners are included. Direct trading, iTradeNetwork and FoodLink are discussed.Download the White Paper
Fact Sheets and System Requirements
Fact sheets are single sheet, two-sided conversation starters showing product highlights, concepts and system requirements. They often contain "breaking news." Feel free to contact us for additional details after reading them.
The Release 115 Fact Sheet discusses payroll direct deposit, iTrade EDI “order replace” (850R), estimate inquiries, switching companies within Famous, receiving list estimate numbers, over-ship/reserve messages, repacking inquires, shipper ID lookups, sizer/sample grid order flexibility, W-2 establishment numbers (EFW2), tax report group criterion, Help enhancements, message log reports, and more.Download the Fact Sheet
The Release 114 Fact Sheet discusses shipping document and workflow updates; new quick transfer features, expanded customer credit features, multiple warehouse advances, repack enhancements, customer statement options, and the move to Oracle 10G. Separately purchased Report Administration and Advanced Repacking modules are also described.Download the Fact Sheet
The FIS Fact Sheet is a quick way to get an overview of how Famous FIS products and services can reduce costs, eliminate clerical errors, meet buyers’ electronic ordering requirements and get you paid sooner. Both direct and portal-based trading are discussed . This Fact Sheet also lists our current electronic trading partners.Download the Fact Sheet
The Minimum System Requirements Fact Sheet outlines recommended hardware and operating system configurations for efficient operation. Use this document for planning new installations, or for expanding current operations. Both server and client workstations are discussed. Small, medium, and enterprise configurations are described. Tag and document printers are specified as well.Download the Fact Sheet
Famous Software Knowledge Base (for Customers Only)
Logged-in V6 customers can access a list of Knowledge Base articles here.Watch the Videos
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