“BatchMaster allows us to track all of those productions down to every ingredient we purchase and use within the software.”

Sam Collins

Operations Manager

Morehouse Foods

Customer

Morehouse Foods

Industry

Food Manufacturing

Location

City of Industry, CA

Solution

BatchMaster ERP Transitioning to BatchMaster Web

Systems Replaced

Manual systems

Morehouse Foods Gains Real-Time Visibility and Traceability with BatchMaster

For more than 128 years, Morehouse Foods has been producing mustard, horseradish, barbecue sauce, dipping sauces, and other specialty condiments for retail and food service customers across Southern California. Their products can be found in major grocery chains, including Vons, Albertsons, Stater Bros., and Sprouts, as well as independent retailers throughout the region.

As the company continued to grow, leadership recognized the need for a modern ERP solution that could support production management, inventory tracking, and food manufacturing traceability requirements.

The Need for Better Production and Inventory Control

Before implementing BatchMaster, Morehouse Foods did not have a dedicated ERP system in place to manage manufacturing operations. “We needed an ERP, something that can help us manage our production and our inventories,” explained Sam Collins, Operations Manager at Morehouse Foods.

The company needed a centralized solution capable of delivering:

As a food manufacturer, traceability and batch control are critical to maintaining quality standards and responding quickly to issues.

“One of the scenarios in our industry is that something happens, and we have to recall something,” Collins said. “BatchMaster allows us to track all of those productions down to every ingredient we purchase and use within the software to very specific production times and days.”

Why Morehouse Foods Chose BatchMaster

Morehouse Foods selected BatchMaster because the system aligned with both the company’s operational needs and its size as a growing food manufacturer. “BatchMaster seemed to fit not only the purpose of how we want to track our production, but the size as well,” Collins explained.

The company was also looking for a solution that was accessible to employees with little prior experience with ERP software. “All the interactions with BatchMaster were comprehensive. The interface was nice and simplistic, and the software itself worked and did what it was advertised to do,” Collins noted.

Key factors that influenced the decision included:

Real-Time Operational Visibility: BatchMaster provided immediate insight into inventory levels, production performance, and operational metrics. “It helped us track all our inventories, our production, and get real-time numbers about how we’re doing,” Collins said.
Accurate Cost Tracking: The system enabled Morehouse Foods to better understand production costs and the cost of goods across operations.
Simplified User Experience: Because many employees were unfamiliar with ERP software, ease of use and a manageable learning curve were important considerations.
Food Manufacturing Traceability: BatchMaster’s lot tracking and batch management capabilities gave the company confidence in its ability to handle recalls, ensure compliance, and maintain ingredient traceability. “BatchMaster speaks the language of food manufacturing,” Collins said.

Looking Ahead with BatchMaster Web

After three years with BatchMaster, Morehouse Foods is now transitioning to BatchMaster Web to gain greater flexibility and accessibility. “For me, it’s simple. Everything’s on the web. We can access it from anywhere,” Collins said.

“We expect BatchMaster Web to further improve operational efficiency while supporting continued growth and cross-team collaboration. It serves its purpose for us, for the size of the company we are, and it is consistent.”

— Sam Collins, Operations Manager, Morehouse Foods

By implementing BatchMaster and moving toward a web-based ERP environment, Morehouse Foods has established a stronger operational foundation built on real-time visibility, traceability, and scalable manufacturing control.

About BatchMaster Software

BatchMaster Software is a leading provider of ERP solutions that help growing formula-based manufacturers streamline operations, reduce costs, and comply with stringent regulatory mandates. BatchMaster ERP is designed specifically for the Food, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Specialty Manufacturing industries, and can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud.