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PCS Now

by PCS Revenue Control Systems · Since 1984
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Quick facts
VendorPCS Revenue Control Systems
Year launched1984
StatusActive
Location560 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About PCS Now

PCS Now is a cloud-based parking management software from PCS Revenue Control Systems that helps organizations manage their parking operations. It provides features such as real-time data monitoring, reporting tools, and payment processing, so users can efficiently track and oversee parking activity. The platform enables users to access information from any device with an internet connection, facilitating quicker decision-making and operational transparency. It also supports integration with various payment systems, improving convenience for users and customers alike. Key capabilities: real-time data monitoring reporting tools payment processing cloud accessibility system integration Best for: parking managers and operators that need to simplify their parking management processes.

PCS TrakNOW is a specialized food service management system built specifically for K–12 school nutrition programs, combining nutrition compliance, menu planning, and inventory control into one integrated platform designed to meet USDA standards. Its flexible deployment options—cloud, SaaS, web-based, and Windows—allow districts with varying technological infrastructures to adapt the system to their needs, while mobile tools support tasks like inventory counts across multiple school sites. The interface is built to simplify complex processes, offering guided steps for menu forecasting, pre-orders, and production planning, all supported by a single database that keeps nutrition, ordering, and inventory data consistent and interconnected. Its most distinctive strength is its USDA approval for nutrient analysis and NSLP meal pattern compliance, supported by the inclusion of the Child Nutrition Database and official USDA recipes, which ensures meals meet federal guidelines and simplifies audit preparation. TrakNOW also supports large-scale procurement systems with tools like central purchasing workflows and a bulk change utility that can update menus or ingredient specs across hundreds of schools at once.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The forecasting feature automatically includes ingredients in orders if they are part of a recipe or item forecasted to be served.
  • The software is easy to use and can be understood without requiring formal training.
Cons
  • When using the production items choice, unnecessary forecasted items must be removed individually instead of in bulk.
  • The system requires entering the same numbers in two different places, creating duplicate work.

Features

Key features

USDA-Approved Nutrient Analysis

The software is approved by the USDA for performing nutrient analyses required for school meal programs.

Meal Pattern Compliance Certification

TrakNOW is USDA-approved for use in certifying compliance with the National School Lunch Program meal pattern requirements.

Fully Integrated Back Office Components

Provides complete integration of nutrition and inventory management components into a single system.

Menu Planning & Forecasting

Includes tools for comprehensive meal planning and accurate forecasting of food needs.

Production Records with POS Integration

Generates production records that seamlessly integrate with Point of Sale (POS) data for streamlined operations.

Central Purchasing with Approval Workflows

Facilitates centralized purchasing processes supported by customizable approval workflows.

Additional features

USDA-Approved Nutrient Analysis

The software is approved by the USDA for performing nutrient analyses required for school meal programs.

Meal Pattern Compliance Certification

TrakNOW is USDA-approved for use in certifying compliance with the National School Lunch Program meal pattern requirements.

Fully Integrated Back Office Components

Provides complete integration of nutrition and inventory management components into a single system.

Menu Planning & Forecasting

Includes tools for comprehensive meal planning and accurate forecasting of food needs.

Production Records with POS Integration

Generates production records that seamlessly integrate with Point of Sale (POS) data for streamlined operations.

Base Kitchens & Satellites

Supports the management of operations across both main kitchen facilities and satellite serving locations.

CN Database and USDA Recipes

Includes a Child Nutrition (CN) database and access to official USDA recipes for standardized meal preparation.

Pictures, ingredient labels, & more

Supports the inclusion of pictures, ingredient labels, and other supplementary visual and text information.

Allergen and HACCP Support

Provides features to manage allergen information and assist with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliance.

Inventory, Ordering, Receiving, & Transfers

Offers full functionality for managing stock, placing orders, recording receipts, and tracking item transfers.

Central Purchasing with Approval Workflows

Facilitates centralized purchasing processes supported by customizable approval workflows.

Warehouse, Central Kitchen & Bakery Distribution

Supports the logistics and distribution functions for warehouse, central kitchen, and bakery operations.

Electronic Vendor Ordering Interfaces

Allows for streamlined electronic communication and ordering with various food vendors.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
9
Interface languages
6
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChinese

Billing currencies

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