Central Food by OTE
Food Wholesale ERP
Reliable Fresh Logistics Product Focus Connected Workflows Multi-Channel Sales Smart Pricing Clear Compliance Flexible Supply Chains Batch Traceability Flexible Assortments
Built for food wholesale. Ready to use.
Ready to Use
Modular Architecture
Fully Integrated ERP
Future-Ready
Freshness, Quality and Precision
Built for Your Business.
Our features help you stay in control of freshness, shelf life, quality and quantities – every step of the way.
Building Blocks for Your Success
Stay Agile. Innovative. Reliable. Efficient. Scalable. Connected. Future Ready.
What can Central Food do for your business?
Central Food is a comprehensive suite of modular apps built specifically for food wholesale. It streamlines your core business processes, helping you work more efficiently, respond faster to market demands and stay in control.
Whether you supply retail chains and supermarkets, serve restaurants and hotels, or specialise in niche food markets, Central Food adapts to your business. With industry-specific functionality and seamless integration into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you gain the flexibility to grow, innovate and stay ahead of the competition.
A Trusted Partnership
Why Choose OTE?
Success in food wholesale depends on speed, efficiency and complete control across purchasing, warehousing, logistics and sales. We help you streamline your processes, master complex supply chains and stay competitive in a fast-moving market.
As your Microsoft Partner, we combine local expertise with trusted ERP consulting.
We bring together the right modules, apps and integrations for your business.
We support your digital transformation every step of the way.
We work with you to shape your digital transformation.
The Technology Behind It
Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the all-in-one ERP platform for growing businesses.
From purchasing and sales to warehouse management, logistics, finance and reporting, it connects your entire business in one integrated solution.
Cloud-based, flexible and scalable, Business Central grows with your business and adapts to your changing needs.
Business Central helps you save time, reduce errors and improve productivity.
Automated workflows, real-time insights and seamless Microsoft Power BI integration give you the information you need to make better business decisions.
Bring greater structure, speed and transparency to your daily operations.
What Our Customers Say
Growing businesses rely on Central Food to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve efficiency. Discover how our customers achieve measurable results with OTE.
"Digitising our warehouse operations has transformed the way we work. Our processes are faster, more reliable and significantly more efficient, giving us a clear boost in productivity."
Customer Success Story
How Food Wholesalers Succeed with Central Food
The Digital Backbone for Organic Food Wholesale
Discover how ORFO Logistik and EPOS Bio-Partner transformed their warehouse operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Central Food.
Questions & Answers
FAQ
Can Central Food manage different packaging units?
Yes. Central Food lets you manage different packaging units for each product and adapt them flexibly throughout your purchasing and sales processes, including split-case handling.
How does Central Food support customer-specific and promotional assortments?
Central Food lets you assign customer-specific assortments with ease. You can also create and manage promotional assortments, such as seasonal campaigns, with complete flexibility.
Can Central Food manage variable product weights?
Yes. Central Food provides comprehensive support for managing variable-weight products. Record the actual weight of each individual item, validate weight tolerances during goods receipt and dispatch, print product labels with integrated barcode information (e.g. EAN-128), and track all weight data at batch level.
How does Central Food support promotional pricing and rebate management?
Yes. Central Food automatically consolidates sales data by supplier, customer or customer group to calculate rebates, bonuses and supplier-funded promotions. Flexible inclusion and exclusion rules ensure every settlement reflects your pricing agreements and business requirements.
Can Central Food manage promotional pricing centrally?
Yes. Central Food gives you full control over discounts, rebates and bonus agreements. Define pricing rules based on time periods, sales volumes, customer groups and other business-specific criteria – all from one central location.
Does Central Food support returns, complaints and product recalls?
Yes. Central Food provides an integrated process for managing complaints and returns across both purchasing and sales. Extended returns documentation and a dedicated recall process help you quickly identify affected batches and take the appropriate action.
How does Central Food streamline warehouse processes?
Central Food integrates your warehouse processes directly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using mobile data capture (MDC). Manage goods receipt, put-away, transfers, picking, goods dispatch and stock counts digitally while generating barcodes and QR codes throughout your workflows.
The solution also supports food industry requirements, including integrated weighing processes and weight-based inventory counts.
Does Central Food support statutory reporting requirements?
Yes. Central Food lets you generate statutory reports such as Intrastat declarations and EC Sales Lists (ESL) directly from the system and submit them to the relevant authorities.
Does Central Food support e-invoicing?
Yes. Central Food supports both sending and receiving electronic invoices in compliance with applicable legal requirements, including formats such as XRechnung, directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Can Central Food consolidate orders for invoicing?
Yes. Central Food lets you consolidate customer orders based on your business requirements, such as predefined delivery dates. You can also generate consolidated invoices using flexible billing schedules, including daily or weekly invoicing.
Can Central Food consolidate orders for invoicing?
Yes. Central Food supports the digital exchange of logistics documents, including electronic delivery notes and DESADV messages, ensuring seamless communication with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Can Central Food manage HACCP inspections and quality control data?
Yes. Central Food lets you manage HACCP inspections, quality checks and laboratory test results directly at product level. All related documents, certificates and inspection records are stored together, giving you complete traceability and easy access whenever you need them.
How does Central Food integrate external master data sources?
Central Food includes ready-to-use integrations for leading master data providers in the food industry, such as Data NatuRe and BNN. Additional data sources can be connected easily through our universal interface, giving you access to all relevant product data directly within your ERP system.
Can Central Food provide customised reporting and analytics?
Yes. In addition to a wide range of built-in reports and dashboards, Central Food supports fully customised analytics powered by Microsoft Power BI, giving you the insights you need to make informed business decisions.
Need More Information?
Have questions? We’d be happy to answer them, show you our modular solutions or discuss the best approach for your ERP project in a no-obligation consultation.