Food Logistics serves the entire food supply chain industry with targeted content for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
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SPECIAL REPORT: FL100 combined with integrated bar code scanner, credit card reader, Bluetooth and 4G LTE, gives food and beverage companies a competitive advantage while improving productivity and efficiency. NCR Corporation, Duluth, Ga. Web site: www.ncr.com Year founded: 1984 Number of employees: 26,000+ Number of food customers: 1,000+ Solution name(s): Power Enterprise, Power Warehouse, Power Mobile, Power Sell, Power Net, Power Delivery, Power Analyzer. Worth noting: NCR Corporation is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with business into exceptional experiences. NCR is the only retail and retail-supply-chain solutions and services company that can provide an end-to-end solution that encompasses the total store, from front office enterprise operations, supply chain network components and shopper-facing foodservice, convenience and retail operations. NECS, Madison, Conn. Web site: www.necs.com Year founded: 1990 Number of employees: 21 Number of food customers: 1,500 Solution name(s): entree Food Distribution Software Worth noting: We have an extremely happy and passionate customer base using our software. We have the largest installed base of small- to medium-sized food distributors and our ERP software automates all aspects of their operations. Netwin Solutions, Irvine, Calif. Web site: www.GTKonnect.com Year founded: 2004 Number of employees: 40 Number of food customers: 3 Solution name(s): GTKonnect ISF, GTKonnect C-TPAT, GTKonnect FTZ, GTKonnect Trade Management, GTKonnect Imports, GTKonnect Denied Party Screening, GTKonnect Global Parts, GTKonnect Reconciliation, GTKonnect Partner Relationship, GTKonnect Management, GTKonnect Exports. Worth noting: Software such as Netwin's GTKonnect has helped our food industry clients in many ways, including managing all the required part data such as HTS, Duty rates, Special Programs, ADD/CVD, OGA and other indicators in addition to querying and updating HTS information. Next Generation Logistics, Inc., Inverness, Ill. Web site: www.nextgeneration.com Year founded: 1988 Number of employees: 16 Number of food customers: 100+ Solution name(s): FreightMaster TMS Worth noting: FreightMaster TMS has the most comprehensive carrier contract and tariff management system for managing all modes. Optricity, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Web site: www.optricity.com Year founded: 2005 Number of employees: 10 Number of food customers: 65+ Solution name(s): OptiSlot DC, OptiProfile Worth noting: With a history steeped in experience and a wealth of advanced mathematical knowledge and engineering practices, Optricity solidly sets itself apart from other slotting system providers. Our company 40 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 leaders are industry experts with 30+ years of history leading slotting optimization software companies, focusing solely on true optimization technology. Outperform, Delft, Netherlands Web site: www.outperform-planning.com Year founded: 2005 Number of employees: N/A Number of food customers: 12 Solution name(s): Outperform Planning Worth noting: Outperform is a solutions provider operating under the belief that "whatever the challenge, no problem is unsolvable when applying the right skills and attitude." Outperform Planning provides information on demand, as well as the supply side, to make the right decisions, every day, and at every level of your organization. OutSmart Power Systems, Natick, Mass. Web site: www.outsmartinc.com Year founded: 2008 Number of employees: 11 Number of food customers: 10 Solution name(s): OutSmart Power System Worth noting: The OutSmart system is scalable, flexible and its total installed cost is 10-30 percent of other branch circuit monitoring systems available on the market. Paragon Software Systems, Inc., Dallas, Texas Web site: www.paragonrouting.com/us Year founded: 1991 Number of employees: 50 Number of food customers: 85 Solution name(s): Vehicle Routing & Scheduling Optimizer, Single Depot, Multi Depot, Integrated Fleets, Fleet Controller, Resource Manager, Fastnet, Multi Period Planner, RMS (Route Management System), Territory Optimizer, Paragon HDS (Home Delivery System). Worth noting: Paragon is not yet as well known in North America as it is in other key markets, but our software is fast developing a reputation for being one of the most scalable and effective solutions currently offered in the U.S. and Canada. PeopleNet, Minnetonka, Minn. Web site: www.peoplenetonline.com Year founded: 1994 Number of employees: 325 Number of food customers: 200 Solution name(s): PeopleNet BLU, PeopleNet AVL, PeopleNet OTAP, PeopleNet eDriver Logs, PeopleNet Tablet, PeopleNet PFM 3 Worth noting: The integration of VUSION's (PeopleNet's sister company) predictive analytics with PeopleNet improves decision-making about equipment and people. VUSION: integrates public and firm performance data and applies statistical analysis to reveal a more accurate view of fleet operations for smarter, more predictive decisions. PINC Solutions, Alameda, Calif. Web site: www.pincsolutions.com Year founded: 2004 Number of employees: 50 Number of food customers: 14 Solution name(s): PINC Advanced Yard Management System Worth noting: A cloud-based Yard Management System featuring real-time shipment and trailer tracking that lets you manage all of your yards centrally using a policy-based approach. • FOOD LOGISTICS ProCat Distribution Technologies, West Berlin, N.J. Web site: www.procatdt.com Year founded: 2001 Number of employees: 20 Number of food customers: 100 Solution name(s): PickRight, ShipRight, TaxRight, ShowRight Worth noting: PickRight by ProCat is a proven hands-free order picking system with a touch-screen display for quick at-a-glance access to all relevant picking information along with barcode scanning for accuracy. PickRight is easy to learn, easy to use, requires less than a week to install and does not require a WMS system. Royal 4 Systems, Long Beach, Calif. Web site: www.royal4.com Year founded: 1984 Number of employees: 45+ Number of food customers: 12 Solution name(s): WISE and R4 ERP Worth noting: Royal 4 Systems started 30 years ago as an ERP provider. We then developed our Warehouse Management System, which was built from the ground up. Our software is multi-lingual and completely rules-based. Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Miami, Fla. Web site: www.ryderscs.com Year founded: 1957 Number of employees: 13,711 Number of food customers: 206 Solution name(s): Packaging, Distribution Management (including temperature-controlled facilities, dedicated and multi-client customer sites and Mixing & Consolidation Centers (MACC)), "Greenfield" facilities, Dedicated Transportation and Carrier Procurement, LEAN Solutions. Worth noting: At Ryder, we believe the key to delivering long-term customer value and outstanding business performance, quarter after quarter, year after year, is to implement a LEAN culture. By implementing a LEAN culture, we can help our customers engage employees at all levels to root out waste and increase productivity and continuously improve the quality of their operations. Safeway Management Group, Bronx, N.Y. Web site: www.smgsafety.com Year founded: 2004 Number of employees: 12 Number of food customers: 41 Solution name(s): Quality Management System, Food Safety/HACCP Plans, Quality Control Module, Quality Training, Transportation Safety Program, Workplace Safety Program, Human Resources Program, File Maintenance, Document Control, Regulatory Compliance Services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, E-Training. Worth noting: We think of our service as Software Plus. You'll receive superior technology with a human factor that only Safeway Management Group offers. Working with us will provide your company with a complete Quality and/or Safety Department for a fraction of the cost. SAP America, (a unit of SAP, AG), Newtown Square, PA Web site: www.sap.com Year founded: 1972 Number of employees: 54,000+ Number of food customers: 400+ Solution name(s): SAP ERP, SAP SCM, SAP CRM, SAP BI www.foodlogistics.com