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Trinity’s Pi cloud-based procurement system provides a range of modules that empower finance, procurement, and catering teams to streamline their operations, saving them hours of manual effort.

With Pi, teams gain a comprehensive view of their catering operations, giving them greater visibility and control.  The Pi system is continuously updated by a dedicated in-house development team supported by Pi’s Lead Product & Release Manager, Matt Ferris, who will provide the latest on recent enhancements. 

Overview 

Our team stays up to date with evolving legislation, user feedback, and suggestions to ensure the system’s functionalities are always current and relevant.  

My team and I are currently undertaking a three-phase upgrade to the online ordering module, Cherry Pi, which aims to enhance its user interface, optimise its usability and overall performance. With this upgrade, the module’s visual appeal, functionality, and ease of use will improve users’ experience.  

About Cherry Pi 

Cherry Pi is designed to simplify the ordering process for Trinity members. The tool offers a thoughtfully curated product list with pre-negotiated prices by Trinity, enabling members to order the right products at competitive rates. It also provides an unparalleled level of control to operators, ensuring that teams order the right items while providing managers of larger organisations with complete visibility over orders placed.  

While the tool provides an intuitive and hassle-free ordering experience, we are continually working to enhance its usability and compatibility with all devices.   

We are committed to improving the application’s functionality, appearance, and performance by incorporating user feedback and industry insights. The goal is to provide members with an exceptional supplier ordering tool that caters to their needs, reducing the time required to place supplier orders. 

Cherry Pi’s sweet upgrades: Better than ever

Phase 1

Last year, the team launched the first phase of a new Cherry Pi update which included lots of ‘under the hood’ system enhancements along with a better page layout.   

Phase 2

We recently introduced the update’s second phase, which features significant changes to make order building faster and more accessible. We have implemented several user-friendly features, including: 

1. Supplier logos: To make order scanning easier for users, the team has added supplier logos to the order list page, also making it easier to identify specific orders.  
2. Additional product searching options: We’ve added exciting new ways to search for products on Cherry Pi! Additional filters will help you quickly find what you’re looking for.  

By nominal code – If your organisation already uses nominal codes for products, you’ll love the new filter that allows you to search by them.   

By recently ordered – This lets you sort orders by the date they were placed, so you can quickly find orders from the past month, two months, or even three months ago.  

By product category – We’ve improved the list of categories to help you find the exact product you need faster. The new categories are multi-level; for example, you can filter the list for ‘butchery’ or narrow the search further to show just ‘beef’.  

• Price per g/ml:  A supermarket-style “price per g/ml” has been added to product listings, enabling quicker price comparisons across different weight and pack sizes.  
• View items on order from the product list: The enhanced “plus” button allows users to view the quantity of items ordered from within the product list. 

Phase 3  

In the upcoming third phase, due in the next few months, we will introduce product photos, improve the small-screen device experience, and provide grid and list view options. We will also add a product detail view that will enable you to see more information about the available products.  

Our goal is to make Cherry Pi the best in class and to save caterers additional time, enhancing their day and vastly improving their operations. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

If you’re not using Cherry Pi yet, here’s what you are missing:  

Revolutionise the way you place orders.

Say goodbye to the hassle of waiting on the phone, sending countless emails, visiting multiple supplier websites, and wondering if your orders have been received. With Cherry Pi, you can place orders with all your suppliers at once, anytime, anywhere! 

Regular repeat orders are now a breeze.

Cherry Pi remembers all the details of your previous orders, saving you valuable time and effort. And if there’s any catalogue or price change, our dedicated team manages the process on your behalf. 

Take control of your purchasing like never before.

Enjoy complete control over what products your team can be purchase and from which suppliers.  Be confident that you are paying an agreed, negotiated price. 

Finding and adding products has never been easier!

With Cherry Pi, it’s quick and simple to search for products – and the team at Trinity is always on hand to support you when you want to make additions to your product portfolio. 

Ordering made easier, time saved and greater transparency – give Cherry Pi a try and experience the ultimate in ordering efficiency! To book a demo, contact us at news@trinitypurchasing.com

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