“When the FDA announced the new requirements, we suddenly had to maintain accurate records in case there was product tampering, contamination, or a recall,” says Rick DePinto, Ce De Candy’s information technology manager. An added challenge was that Ce De Candy still ran a paper-based warehouse without a warehouse management system or bar code scanning. “Prior to that, we didn’t have to track anything,” he adds. “We had to get up to speed and implement a system that would comply with the new mandates in a hurry.”How fast? Once the requirements were finalized, Ce De Candy had just six months to get the system up and running. The solution it implemented was a highly customizable software package (Portable Technology Solutions) that integrated easily with the manufacturer’s ERP system and utilizes wireless, rugged bar code scanners (Motorola) to accurately track the source of ingredients—the important steps in the manufacturing process and finished products.