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Success story · Agriculture

# Monson Fruit Company reduces process times from months to minutes

Monson Fruit Company replaced slow, paper-based purchasing and invoicing with Fraxion’s mobile and automated procurement system. With mobile field purchasing, real-time approvals, invoice automation, and direct Compu-Tech ERP integration, they eliminated delays, gained complete spend visibility, ensured PO matching compliance, and reduced invoice processing from months to minutes.

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## Monson Fruit Company

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/leaf.svg)
Industry: Agriculture | Tree Fruit
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Headquarters: Selah, Washington, USA
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Locations: 30+

Family-owned and operated, Monson Fruit is recognized as one of Washington
State’s leading packers, growers, and shippers of fresh fruit.
Established over twenty-five years ago, the company is dedicated to ensuring
both global and domestic deliveries of only the highest quality of products
throughout the year.

Over the decades, Monson has expanded its operations and diversified its
activities within the agriculture sector to ultimately include fruit growing,
packing, and shipping.

Monson Fruit relied on manual, email, and paper purchase orders and invoicing,
which quickly became inefficient as transaction volumes grew. Their expansion
to over thirty orchards in Washington and Oregon highlighted significant
challenges in managing purchasing and invoices, overwhelming the accounts
payable team and delaying payments by up to five months due to missing
documentation. Recognizing the need for increased visibility, efficiency, and
reduced administrative burden, Monson Fruit sought Fraxion’s procurement
software to streamline processes and support their growing operations.

Challenges

### Monson Fruit struggled with:

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Manual, paper-based inefficiencies

Time-consuming, error-prone processes.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Multi-location complexity

Managing remote orchard purchasing using physical purchase order (PO)
books led to misplaced paperwork, delayed orders, and reduced
field-level accountability.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Lack of spend visibility

Inadequate oversight of spend by orchard block, department, or vendor
resulted in inefficiencies and missed cost-saving opportunities.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Inability to accurately track and allocate spend

Costs were broadly categorized, making it difficult to know where funds
were spent.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Inadequate spend control

In the absence of spending controls, employees would simply purchase
what they needed without considering costs, leading to unchecked and
inconsistent spending.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Manual invoice inefficiencies

Manual invoice entry took over a month, with no clear paper trail for
tracking or error identification. Retrieving invoices for audits or
vendor inquiries required tedious manual searches, copying, and
scanning.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Accounts payable delays

Delays, inefficiencies, and missing documentation hindered AP workflows,
leading to a five-month backlog of unpaid invoices.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Retrospective visibility

Spending could only be reviewed once invoices were received.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

Inefficient vendor management

With over 300 vendors, Monson Fruit lacked tools to identify key
suppliers, consolidate spending, and negotiate better terms.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/x%20(1)%201.svg)

High administrative burden

Processing growing volumes of transactions overwhelmed the AP
department, limiting their ability to focus on value-driven tasks.

Solutions

### With Fraxion, Monson Fruit has gained:

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Field purchasing efficiency

Fraxion’s mobile app has empowered field teams to manage POs in
real-time, reducing errors and eliminating delays caused by misplaced
paperwork.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Mobile approvals

Simplified workflows with real-time approvals and receipt submissions,
enabling faster decision-making and enhanced accountability.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Block-level spend management

Fraxion has enabled granular visibility into spending by orchard block,
enabling precise cost tracking and better budget alignment.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Real-time tracking across multiple locations

Instant spending insights across thirty orchards and reduced errors
through on-site digital order capture.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Enhanced cost allocation

Direct cost allocation to departments and cost centers, improving
accountability and transparency.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Complete spend visibility

Fraxion ensures every dollar is accounted for at the point of purchase.
With immediate visibility, Monson Fruit can track costs with precision,
providing insights into profitability and identifying opportunities for
cost savings.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Cost-conscious spend control

A culture of accountability, with teams now mindful of spending
thresholds, adopting more intentional, cost-conscious spending.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Enhanced vendor management

Spend analysis tools provide insights into supplier performance,
enabling vendor consolidation, and the data to negotiate better pricing,
and optimize supplier relationships.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

Invoice automation

Centralized purchasing records, combined with automated workflows and
approvals, have streamlined matching processes, reduced backlogs, and
enhanced accuracy and compliance with AP policies.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/case%20studies/icons/check%20(1)%201.svg)

System integration with existing tech stack

Seamlessly integrated with Compu-Tech ERP and inventory systems,
ensuring smooth workflows and data synchronization.

## Block-level spend management and visibilityWe can track where the money’s going. If someone buys spray chemicals, we can see exactly which block it was purchased for. This gives us real-time insight into our spending and helps us stay ahead of budgetBefore Fraxion, we couldn’t track exactly where our purchases were being used. Now, we can allocate costs directly to areas like the packing line, grounds, or orchards, which holds team members accountable.

Elizabeth Sanchez

Purchasing & Inventory Manager | Monson Fruit Company

Results

## The features driving efficiency and savings for Monson Fruit Company

Mobile app

“The app is what’s saving us right now. I can send someone out to pick up supplies, and they can create the order on their way, or at the store. I don’t have to create it for them—it’s just that simple and reliable. The app is phenomenal. Our team can literally shop, add items as they go, like putting things in a shopping cart. This app has helped us tremendously.”

“I initially thought some of our team might struggle with a mobile solution, but the simplicity made it seamless—they’ve really embraced it. Now, they’re saying, ‘I don’t know what I’d do without my Fraxion app.’”

Mobile approvals

“Now, they can snap a picture of a receipt and submit it right then and there. It’s all so much quicker than waiting four or five days to process paperwork.”

Cost allocation

“We can track exactly where the money’s going. If someone buys spray chemicals, we can see exactly which block it was purchased for. This gives us real-time insight into our spending and helps us stay ahead of budget.”

Real-time spend tracking

“Now I can see exactly what’s been spent—yesterday, today, or even five minutes ago. We used to wait months for AP to enter everything, but now it’s immediate.”

Spending thresholds

“The team is more aware of what they’re buying and why. Now, we even get calls asking if it’s okay to buy something cheaper, which is exactly the kind of conscious decision-making we wanted.”

Invoice automation

“It used to take me a month and a half just to enter invoices; now I can easily get through each one in about three to four minutes. Fraxion pulls in all the details—prices, quantities—so it’s much easier to spot mistakes. It’s made my job so much easier.”

Integration with Compu-Tech ERP

“Our head of AP imports data into Compu-Tech daily, the result is seamless synchronization, where trial balances now include every line item, and it’s beautiful... and requires no intervention from my side.”

“It’s so easy. No more manual data entry. With daily imports from Fraxion to Compu-Tech, the process has become seamless.”

“I process one hundred to one hundred and fifty invoices weekly myself, and the team processes even more. Now, everything that needs to be entered in Compu-Tech goes through Fraxion first. From check requests to approvals, we have full control and visibility over every step - it all flows through Fraxion.”

Elizabeth Sanchez

Purchasing & Inventory Manager | Monson Fruit Company

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#### Time savings

Reduced invoice processing times from months to minutes.

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#### Complete spend visibility

Real-time visibility, tracking, and cost allocation across multiple
orchard blocks, packing lines, and departments.

![](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/website%20rebrand%202026/Icons/dollar-sign.svg)

#### Cost savings

Accountable purchasing decisions and reduced field spending.

Download case study

## Read the full case study

[Download case study](https://www.fraxion.biz/hubfs/2024%20Case%20Studies/Monson%20Fruit%20Company%20Case%20Study.pdf)

![Monson Fruit Company case study cover](https://www.fraxion.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-2.png?width=370&name=Untitled-1-2.png)

## With Fraxion, we now have far greater visibility into our spending—a level we never had before. Our management team can see exactly who our top spenders are, what they’re buying, and how costs are allocated, it’s really changed the way we operate.

Elizabeth Sanchez

Purchasing & Inventory Manager | Monson Fruit Company

## See how Fraxion can assist your organization

Book a demo to see how Fraxion gives growers, packers, and shippers total spend visibility and control, from the field to the packhouse.

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