What Famous Software does

Famous Software, LLC is a privately held California-based software firm founded in 1975 (originally as Holm Computer Systems, renamed in 2001) that builds and sells an Oracle-database-based ERP platform purpose-built for the North American fresh produce industry. The product portfolio centers on Famous ERP (with Inventory, Sales, Sourcing, and Financial Management modules) and is extended by Famous Business Intelligence for analytics, Famous Warehouse Management System for warehouse operations, Famous Integration Services for EDI trading with 70+ partners including iTradeNetwork, and a suite of five mobile applications (Sales Order Management, Quality Control, Receiving, Truck Check In, and Mobile Case Tag). The platform is differentiated by produce-specific functionality such as H-2A payroll processing, grower/shipper contract management, FSMA 204 traceability compliance, and PTI-compliant case tagging.

The company sells exclusively to enterprise customers across the fresh produce supply chain (distributors, wholesalers, growers, packers, shippers, exporters, brokers, and labor contractors) via a direct enterprise field-sales motion with quote-based annual subscription licensing and ancillary services revenue from consulting, training, custom development, and technical services. The firm reports 1,500+ installation sites and 20,000+ active users, processed 6 million EDI transactions in 2023, and operates from a single headquarters in Fresno, California, with no disclosed geographic expansion outside North America. Operational leadership is held by President Heather Hammack and Managing Partner Kirk Parrish (with the firm since 1986), following the 2024-2025 deaths of founders Wayne Holm and John Steven Dietz.

Name

Famous Software

Legal name

Famous Software, LLC

Website

https://famoussoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Famous Software, LLC builds an Oracle-based ERP platform purpose-built for the North American fresh produce industry, offering ERP, WMS, BI, EDI integration, and mobile apps to distributors, growers, packers, and shippers under a subscription licensing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

Keywords

• Fresh produce ERP
• Produce industry software
• Warehouse management systems
• EDI integration services
• Food traceability software

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise ERP Software: Subscription-based ERP software licensing for fresh produce companies. The company invests millions of dollars annually in developing superior technology and provides comprehensive support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Famous Software develops and sells an Oracle-based ERP platform purpose-built for the fresh produce industry, covering inventory, sales, sourcing, financial management, warehouse operations, business intelligence analytics, EDI trading partner integration, and a suite of mobile applications. The portfolio enables real-time enterprise decision-making for produce distributors, growers, packers, shippers, exporters, brokers, and labor contractors across North America. Surrounding the core ERP are integrated modules plus add-on products for BI, WMS, EDI/integration services, and field mobility.

Product overview

Famous Software offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the core Famous ERP platform, a fully integrated Oracle-based enterprise software solution for the fresh produce industry. The portfolio includes five main products: Famous ERP (the core platform with four integrated modules for Inventory, Sales, Sourcing, and Financial Management), Famous Business Intelligence (for data visualization and analytics), Famous Warehouse Management System (for real-time warehouse operations), Famous Integration Services (for EDI trading with iTradeNetwork and 70+ trading partners), and the Famous Apps suite (mobile applications including Sales Order Management, Quality Control, Receiving, Truck Check In, and Mobile Case Tag apps). The products are designed to work together as a unified system with real-time data synchronization across the entire business enterprise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Famous ERP Core enterprise resource planning platform purpose-built on Oracle enterprise technology for the fresh produce industry. Manages and automates the integration of information and operational processes across inventory, sales, sourcing, and financial management across an entire business enterprise in real time.
• Famous Business Intelligence BI add-on that transforms complex business data into visualizations and dashboards, enabling trend identification and analysis with interactive drag-and-drop, drill-down, pivot and filter capabilities. Includes an Operational Data Warehouse, ad hoc reporting, conditional alerts, and scheduled data delivery; fully integrated with Famous ERP on the Oracle technology platform.
• Famous Warehouse Management System (WMS) Warehouse management add-on that extends Famous ERP with real-time inventory control from any warehouse location. Provides directed putaway, loader assignment, pallet location tracking, product reserves, warehouse transfers, and pallet consolidation; supports customer tagging compliance. Fully integrated with Famous ERP.
• Famous Integration Services (FIS) EDI solution that enables seamless electronic trading directly with customers and suppliers, as well as via iTradeNetwork. Supports purchase orders, invoices, and advance ship notices; reduces clerical errors, streamlines invoice processing, and improves order tracking. Built on Oracle technology with Message Manager and Order Change Viewer, and processes millions of transactions annually with 70+ trading partners.
• Famous Sales Order Management App Mobile application enabling sales professionals to access critical sales information on the go with seamless Famous ERP integration. Sales users can view and edit orders, create new orders from standard or existing orders, view and edit sales loads, and view inventory available for sale. Compatible with Android and iOS.
• Famous Quality Control App Mobile quality inspection tool replacing manual paper-based reporting; users can run product inspections, control product availability, and submit photos and comments from a mobile device. Compatible with Android tablets.
• Famous Receiving App Mobile receiving app providing full visibility and control over inbound purchase orders or grower estimates. Features effortless product verification, product attribute editing, trailer inspections, one-click pallet tag printing, and real-time receiving updates automatically synced to ERP.
• Famous Truck Check In App Mobile app that streamlines truck check-in and the shipping process by capturing carrier information, delivering real-time updates to the shipping team, and pushing the data directly into ERP orders while limiting physical staff contact.
• Famous Mobile Case Tag App Field case-tagging application for PTI Compliant Case Tags generated from estimates in Famous ERP, with minimal training required. PTI data is tracked inside ERP and made available on reports; runs on Android 4G devices.
• Consulting Services Industry-expert consulting engagements covering ERP implementation, multi-company setup, supply chain and compliance optimization, and operational streamlining for fresh produce enterprises.
• Training Services ERP and application training delivered by dedicated training professionals to onboard customer teams and enable multi-company configurations of Famous ERP.
• Custom Development Services Bespoke software development that extends Famous ERP, WMS, BI, FIS, and Apps to meet unique customer requirements, led by the Custom Development Manager and supported by dedicated custom development resources.
• Technical Services Ongoing technical services and remote support delivered through the support portal, telephone support line, GoToAssist remote sessions, and the customer ticketing system to keep customer deployments running reliably.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 million EDI transactions processed in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• iTradeNetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationiTradeNetwork integration mentioned as part of the FIS (Famous Integration Services) ecosystem. FIS enables seamless electronic transactions directly with customers and suppliers or via iTradeNetwork trading network.
• IBMstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamous worked closely with IBM to create blockchain-enabled traceability solutions for Walmart requirements. Built on the FIS platform, this partnership created an easy-to-implement solution for emerging traceability needs in the fresh produce industry.
• GS1coreTechnology or IntegrationGS1 standards referenced for FSMA 204 compliance including GTIN, SSCC, GS1 Lot, and GS1 Date requirements. Famous supports these standard data elements for traceability.
• FSMA 204 Steering Committee (Ocean Mist Farms, C.H. Robinson, Veg Fresh Farms, Church Brothers Farms, Lipman Family Farms, Mucci Farms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee formed with key stakeholders and top 6 customers encompassing various organizational profiles to ensure adequate FSMA 204 preparation. Members include Ocean Mist Farms, C.H. Robinson, Veg Fresh Farms, Church Brothers Farms, Lipman Family Farms, and Mucci Farms. Committee meets regularly to understand retailer requirements and plan implementation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FoodLogiQ: Cloud-native food safety and traceability SaaS overlapping with Famous's FSMA 204 and PTI capabilities. Targets food producers and retailers including fresh produce customers.
• FoodConnex: Cloud order management platform built for fresh produce suppliers and distributors. Overlaps with Famous's sales order management and EDI capabilities in a more modern, cloud-native form.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder: Major supply chain and ERP platform serving large food and produce enterprises. Competes for high-end produce customers with broader supply-chain planning capabilities.
• Infor: Major ERP and supply chain vendor with industry-specific suites including food and beverage. Competes for ERP selection in mid-to-large produce companies.
• Aptean: Large vertical-ERP software provider serving food, produce, and beverage among other industries. Offers broader industry coverage with overlapping ERP functionality.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP platform from Oracle — Famous's underlying technology vendor — that competes for mid-market and enterprise ERP deals in food and produce. Relevant due to shared Oracle heritage.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Broad enterprise ERP and CRM platform used across many industries including food and produce. Represents a generalist alternative customers may evaluate.
• SAP Business One / S/4HANA: Global enterprise ERP incumbent occasionally selected by larger produce enterprises seeking a broad, globally supported platform. Relevant for competitive benchmarking on the high end.

Direct peers

• iTradeNetwork: Operates a produce-industry trading network and traceability platform; Famous is an integration partner. Competes on EDI and traceability functionality in the same fresh produce customer base.
• Produce Pro Software: Direct competitor offering ERP, inventory, and accounting software built specifically for fresh produce distributors, wholesalers, and growers. Highly comparable in target customer, vertical specialization, and core product scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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