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vide a custom Touch Screen application as well as a wellestablished business management system. Before Minotaur Hazekamp used the same software system for years. The software worked reasonably well in production using a custom written Touch Screen application. There were some issues on the accounting and security side, but for the most part it was stable. Unfortunately, service and support for their system moved offshore and was no longer available. In order to keep pace with their growing business, a new business system was needed. The Result The final product was a fully integrated system where Touch Screen Production data and front office information flowed seamlessly into one core system. Customer orders entered in the front office appeared on the Touch Screen interface. Efficiencies increased as production was recorded with serial control and item catch weights, in conjunction with customer specific barcoded labels. Minotaur’s system had built in shipping manifests and could easily invoice orders. Solution The Hazekamp Management Team reviewed proposals from over a dozen vendors, comparing price vs. fit. Following an onsite demonstration, Minotaur Software was chosen as their solution provider. Why? Minotaur and Hazekamp worked together to complete a successful implementation within the outlined timeframe. The implementation process included two on-site training visits and remote support utilizing terminal server capabilities. Switching systems to Minotaur has provided Hazekamp Meats with a reliable system to meet their needs today while allowing for growth well into the future. Hazekamp required a vendor that could duplicate and enhance their current Touch Screen functionality and integrate that system into a core Business Management Suite. The solution also needed strong accounting and inventory functionality. As a solution developer and not just a reseller, Minotaur was able to pro32