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NorthScope

by Northlake Software · Since 2008
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Quick facts
VendorNorthlake Software
Year launched2008
StatusActive
LocationWoodinville, Washington 98072, US
Countries served1+
Languages10
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About NorthScope

NorthScope is an ERP software from Northlake Software that supports comprehensive business management. It includes inventory tracking, order management, and financial reporting, so businesses can maintain control over their operations. NorthScope is designed to integrate various departments, offering visibility and accuracy in data handling. The software enables users to manage customer orders, track shipments, and automate invoice generation, which helps reduce errors and improve efficiency. Key capabilities: inventory management order processing financial reporting customer relationship management supply chain tracking Best for: small to medium-sized businesses that need effective resource planning and operational oversight.

NorthScope by Northlake Software is a specialized ERP solution tailored for the food industry, including seafood, produce, protein, and distribution sectors. Its primary purpose is to streamline operations across inventory, accounting, production, and sales, with a strong emphasis on traceability and real-time data visibility. Key features include integrated accounting, lot-level inventory tracking, production scheduling, and grower accounting—making it ideal for businesses managing complex supply chains and regulatory requirements. The user interface is clean and functional, designed for clarity and efficiency. Navigation is intuitive, with role-based dashboards and logical menu structures that guide users through tasks like order entry, inventory adjustments, and financial reporting. While the design prioritizes utility over aesthetics, it supports fast onboarding and minimal training overhead. Functionally, NorthScope excels in areas critical to food businesses. Its traceability tools allow users to track inventory by item, lot, site, and transaction, ensuring compliance and transparency. The system also supports fish ticket management, freight and rebate tracking, and warehouse visibility, offering a comprehensive view of operations. Custom reporting and business intelligence dashboards further enhance decision-making.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Deep industry specialization with 100% focus on the food sector, offering unique tools for Alaskan Seafood, Aquaculture, and Grower Accounting.
  • +Ensures smooth regulatory compliance through direct integrations for mandatory reporting such as ADF&G eLandings.
  • +Proven reliability and long-term customer support since 2008, emphasizing stability and continued service improvement.
  • +Upgraded performance and user experience with the NorthScope 3.0 framework, delivering faster processing and a modern interface.
  • +Comprehensive functionality that unifies accounting, inventory, sales, and production into a single streamlined ERP solution.
What users flag
  • Extremely niche solution tailored only for food manufacturing and processing industries, limiting general ERP applicability.
  • Built on Microsoft Dynamics GP, a legacy ERP platform, which may raise concerns about long-term modernization.
  • Pricing structure is not publicly available, leaving licensing and subscription details unclear.
  • Currently supports only English, with multi-language options still under development.
  • Highly specialized for Alaskan food operations, meaning certain features may be unnecessary for non-Alaskan users.

Features

Key features

Industry-Specific Accounting
Includes specialized modules for Fisherman Accounting and Grower Accounting, which manage real-time settlement balances and settlement check splits, vital for agricultural and seafood processors.
Regulatory Compliance Tools
Features tools like fish ticket integration to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's (ADF&G) eLandings website, ensuring regulatory compliance for seafood processors.
Comprehensive Financial & Inventory
Provides a single system for managing General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Brokerage, Rebates & Promotions, and Sales.
Performance and Usability (NorthScope 3.0)
The latest framework boasts significant speed improvements and enhanced usability, including custom page creation, improved filtering, and faster transaction processing.

Additional features

Financial Management
General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Month-End Close, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Tracking.
Sales and Distribution
Sales Management, Sales Orders, Sales Quotes, Sales Contracts, Shipping & Logistics, Brokerage Settlements, Rebates & Promotions.
Inventory and Supply Chain
Inventory Control (including lot management), Purchasing (PO creation, receipt, and invoicing), Warehouse Management.
Production
Manufacturing module, Production Orders (for future inventory tracking).
Specialized Management
Fisherman Management, Grower Accounting, Employee Management.
Reporting
Reports & Analysis, Custom Page creation, enhanced filtering and grouping.
Total Number of Features
Given the 10+ core modules and the detailed list of transactions (GL, AR, AP, Inventory, Sales, etc.), the total number of features is very high, easily exceeding 50.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

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Countries served
10
Interface languages
7
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Available in

North America (Global)

Interface languages

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