Winemakers know we’re talking about harvest. The excitement of reaping the literal fruits of a long growing season’s worth of labor rubs shoulders right up against the stress of managing high stakes harvest logistics.
And now that it’s over, we can take a breather…right? Not exactly.
"This is the time of year that I like to evaluate all of my harvest trials and experiments," so sayeth Crafted ERP Winery Edition Product Manager and veteran winemaker, Mike Alley. "The best part of an all-in-one system like Crafted is that every metric I’m looking for is in one place. I can utilize the reporting engine to interpret the results in the cleanest way possible."
Post-harvest is also a great time to shift focus to the business side of winemaking. Especially as the celebratory/holiday season rolls in and wine sales tend to spike. Tight analytics and planning are particularly important in the post-COVID landscape. According to Wine & Spirits Technology Leader and Member Board of Directors at Willamette Valley Vineyards, Cara Pepper Day, "The last few years in the world of wine continue to add complexity and layers of challenges for annual planning cycles."
There is a lot of data to consider and some great opportunities to find actionable areas for improvement and innovation as harvest draws to a close. We don't want you to miss a single beat. The items on this checklist are recommended by our industry professionals to add to your to-do list. We've also provided some suggestions for how you can use Crafted to make each task easier and more streamlined:
Making sure you have a plan to go over these checklist items will help see you through the celebratory season and set you ahead of the game as we get into the new year. Download a printable version here to share with your leadership team for broader perspectives. You can use the insights you gain through this exercise to make actionable decisions about the year ahead.
With Crafted ERP, you have a single source of truth for your wine business and it’s going to show — operating from a unified winemaking and business management software will give you more visibility, more pivotability and more power across every facet of your company. Learn more about the Crafted ERP Winery Edition here.
So, let's raise a glass together to the New Year! 🍷 🍷
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