Food Safety Isn’t Optional — It’s Everything
Why Food Distributors Are Ditching Spreadsheets for Spire
Let’s be honest — no one got into food distribution or manufacturing because they love spreadsheets! But traceability, expiry management, and recall readiness? That stuff really matters.
Food distributors face a unique set of challenges every day — and most of them boil down to one thing: keeping operations smooth while staying compliant. Here are some of the most common pain points we hear from food businesses:
Popular Pain Points in Food Distribution
1. Manual Tracking & Spreadsheets
Trying to manage inventory, expiry dates, and lot numbers in a spreadsheet is time-consuming and error-prone. One missed entry can lead to costly mistakes.
2. Recall Readiness
When a recall hits, time is everything. Without proper lot tracking, identifying affected batches can take hours — or worse, days.
3. Expiry Management
Perishable goods require constant monitoring. FIFO/FEFO methods are hard to enforce manually, and expired stock can slip through the cracks.
4. Compliance Pressure
Meeting regulatory standards means detailed documentation and traceability. Audits can be stressful if your data isn’t organized.
5. Disconnected Systems
Many distributors use separate tools for accounting, inventory, and sales — leading to data silos, duplication, and inefficiencies.
How Spire Solves These Problems
Spire Systems, developed locally in Langley, BC, is built to help Canadian food distributors stay compliant, efficient, and scalable — without relying on spreadsheets.
Here’s how Spire helps:
Lot Tracking & Traceability
Track every batch from supplier to customer. Instantly identify affected lots during a recall and generate audit-ready reports.Expiry Control with FIFO/FEFO
Automatically flag expired or suspect stock and enforce FIFO/FEFO rules to reduce waste and improve product rotation.Integrated ERP Platform
Spire combines inventory, accounting, purchasing, and sales in one system — no more juggling multiple tools.Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Know exactly what’s in stock, where it is, and when it expires — across multiple locations.Local Support & Customization
Our team at Tri Tech is based in Langley, BC , so you get responsive support from people who understand your business and your market.
Whether you're moving cheese, produce, or beverages and more— food safety isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of trust with your customers and regulators.
If better tracking, less stress, and full traceability sound good — let’s chat.
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