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AFS Technologies Inc., Phoenix, AZ
www.afsi.com
Year founded: 1982
Number of employees: 200
Number of food customers: 1,000
Solution names: Priya WMS; DSD--Delivery, Automation/Mobile Sales; Discovery Business Intelligence Tools
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
Key problems solved: AFS Technologies provides a portfolio of technology solutions designed to optimize profitability in all operational areas. Within the four walls of the warehouse, Priya WMS reduces labor costs and optimizes space utilization while improving transaction/inventory accuracy. Our Delivery Automation/Mobile Sales tools improve driver productivity by eliminating paperwork. Discovery Business Intelligence provides the warehouse manager with actionable performance analysis to ensure operational efficiency.

Agentrics, Chicago, IL
www.agentrics.com
Year founded: 2005
Number of employees: 150
Number of food customers: 60
Solution names: Agentrics Product Lifecycle Management; Agentrics Supply Chain Optimization; Agentrics Spend Management and Contracts
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers, c-store distributors; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: Our business solutions enable our customers to launch more products faster, trade more efficiently and achieve significantly higher inventory turns--chain-wide. Our solutions help retailers and suppliers further strengthen market success and profitability as well as enhance the integrity of their brands and customer appeal by ensuring ideal price points, product availability and just-right inventory positions chain-wide.

Aldata Solution Inc., Atlanta, GA
www.aldata-solution.com/us
Year founded: 1986
Number of employees: 531
Number of food customers: 315
Solution names: Aldata G.O.L.D. This retail suite includes modules for merchandising, sales, replenishment, logistics and store operations. Aldata's Apollo Space Optimization. A collection of powerful, easy-to-use software solutions that give customers the ability to automate planogram production while enabling consistent, accurate execution of category plans and new product launches at any required granular level.
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Aldata enables retailers to increase efficiency and reduce costs throughout the supply chain with solutions geared towards the store, back office and warehouse. With automatic replenishment and accurate forecasting, retailers can ensure they have the right mix of products on the shelf while better managing inventory. Aldata helps retailers decrease excess inventory--freeing up revenue and warehouse space.

ALK Technologies, Princeton, NJ
www.pcmiler.com
Year founded: 1979
Number of employees: 200
Number of food customers: N/A
Solution names: PC*MILER; PC*MILER/Streets; PC*MILER/Tolls; PC*MILER/HazMat; PC*MILER/Worldwide; PC*MILER/FuelTax; PC*MILER Web Services; PC*MILER Navigator, CoPilot Truck, and ALK/FleetSuite.
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: PC*MILER enables users to maximize revenues and minimize costs while utilizing the safest, most cost-effective routing for their vehicles. It reduces out-of-route mileage, saving time, tolls, and fuel. PC*MILER's 23rd annual edition also includes updated truck restrictions, database and routing improvements and a new carbon emissions and intermodal analysis functionality, all essential tools to help users achieve short- and long-term goals in the current economic environment.

ArrowStream Inc., Chicago, IL
www.arrowstream.com
Year founded: 2000
Number of employees: 101
Number of food customers: 20
Solution names: ArrowStream OnDemand; ArrowStream Network; ArrowStream Logistics
Markets served: Manufacturers; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: Growth and profit goals can be met, even in a difficult market, by leveraging ArrowStream OnDemand that overcomes information sharing barriers to integrate the supply chain. When trading partners share information via a connected supply chain and with access to our established network of foodservice manufacturers, distributors and chain operators, all partners gain immediate time- and cost-cutting efficiencies. Process improvements in forecasting, contract negotiation, freight management and more are likewise achieved, supporting long term goals like increasing promotions, driving store traffic and achieving growth.

Aspen, Temecula, CA
www.aspenlogistics.com
Year founded: 1978
Number of employees: 600
Number of food customers: 70+
Solution names: MyAspenLive.com (customer portal) instant access via internet connection to our YMS, WMS, TMS.
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Technology is an enabler that speeds up work flows, maintains constant/consistent communications, and drives productivity. In this environment technology is a key differentiator. It establishes a platform to meet vision and goals. Technology sets apart industry leaders from the rest. With the economy contracted, few are investing in their IT and choose only to maintain essential operations. Customers who face the same economic obstacles are looking for opportunities to meet goals faster, more efficiently, and with greater transparency. Advancements in applications and services need to be provided by a supplier and are tantamount to basic operational goals. Technology is now conducting logistics in a more efficient and productive manner than ever before, and service providers need to position themselves to capitalize on these opportunities for their customers.

Baus Systems LLC, Seattle, WA
www.baus-systems.com
Year founded: 1990
Number of employees: 8
Number of food customers: 150+
Solution names: DSD Route Accounting; Dex Delivery System; StoreDex
Markets served: Manufacturers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: DSD Route Accounting lets distributors reduce the time to sell while providing and collecting additional information. This allows for more efficient selling and servicing of customers, while enhancing the distributors' professional image, without increasing staff in the field or in the office.

Blinco Systems Inc., Toronto
www.blinco.com
Year founded: 1988
Number of employees: 15
Number of food customers: 9
Solution names: 3rdwave GCM; 3rdwave Visualization Station; 3rdwave Collaboration Station
Markets served: Manufacturers; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: 3rdwave GCM technology enables clients to dramatically increase control over global sourcing and import environments, improve customer service and order fulfillment commitments, reduce global logistics costs and total inventory positions, and streamline operations. 3rdwave GCM provides a universal platform for e-business across the supply chain by integrating electronic messaging from suppliers, customers, service providers and financial institutions insuring total visibility at any/all stages of the cash-to-cash cycle resulting in reduced costs while increasing asset utilization, and regulatory and financial compliance.

Blue Sky Technologies Inc., Coppell, TX
www.blueskytech.com
Year founded: 2003
Number of employees: 6
Number of food customers: 16
Solution names: Insight--Supply Chain Visibility; Insight--Janus Appointment Management System; Insight--Executive Metrics
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Specifically in tough economic environments such as today's, companies need to make the most of what they currently have by using technology to uncover inefficiencies, cost savings opportunities and potential problems. Supply chain visibility solutions such as Insight, let you know, in real-time, when your operations are not running at their expected optimal levels by pointing out metrics and measurements that are outside of your predetermined tolerance specifications.

Cadec Global, Manchester, NH
www.cadec.com
Year founded: 1976
Number of employees: 55+
Number of food customers: 60+
Solution names: Mobius TTS; PowerVue
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Cadec's advanced fleet management solutions help companies monitor and track driver behaviors that waste fuel, waste time and jeopardize safety. Data collected by Cadec is conveyed in real time back to the yard to help fleet managers immediately improve safety and productivity. Examples: log details, speeding, sudden decels, off-route driving, excessive idling. Cadec's on-board computer also conveys important information to drivers, such as turn-by-turn directions, delivery details and routing.

CAMS Software Corp., New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
www.camspro.com
Year founded: 1997
Number of employees: 15
Number of food customers: 22
Solution names: CAMS Professional; CAMS Backhaul Module; CAMS Salvage Optimizer; CAMS Backhaul Optimizer
Markets served: Supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors.
Key problems solved:
Qualification Information: CAMS Software assists grocery retailers and wholesalers in the area of transportation. Our technology helps our clients to maximize the efficiency of their private fleet or third party resources while maintaining the highest possible service to their stores or customer accounts. Our many clients decrease costs and improve efficiency with; increased visibility into execution, driver incentive and activity based payroll, improved accuracy of information, as well as integration with all major grocery transportation systems. Generate revenues in the transportation department using the best optimization tools for backhaul and salvage optimization available in the grocery industry.

CaseStack Inc., Santa Monica, CA
www.casestack.com
Year founded: 1999
Number of employees: 150
Number of food customers: 400
Solution names: Supply Chain Optimization; Inventory Imbalance Correction
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: Small and mid-sized suppliers must offer inexpensive, quality products to stay competitive, and that means reducing supply chain waste. CaseStack's web-based visibility platform provides unique insight, allowing customers to set minimum inventory levels, measure inventory against inbound and outbound orders, monitor which SKUs do best in which regions and add order attributes often required by retailers. Our proprietary technology serves the customers' immediate and future needs, simplifying daily fulfillment and streamlining their entire supply chain.

CDC Software, Atlanta, GA
www.cdcsoftware.com
Year founded: 2002
Number of employees: 1,200
Number of food customers: 310
Solution names: Ross Enterprise; CDC Factory; CDC Supply Chain
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Food processors today are threatened by challenges including high costs for materials, energy, transportation and labor. CDC Factory improves factory performance by reducing cost per case and labor utilization typically between 10-20 percent in less than six months. It unlocks hidden capacity on the factory floor. Ross Enterprise helps companies manage demand, increase operational efficiencies, improve profitability, and streamline regulatory compliance. Customers report exceptional operating improvements including inventory savings of 20 percent, 15 percent throughput improvements, and 50 percent reductions in order fulfillment times. CDC Supply Chain optimizes and manages order fulfillment, replenishment, and transportation processes based on customer demand.

Chainalytics, Atlanta, GA
www.chainalytics.com
Year founded: 2001
Number of employees: 50
Number of food customers: 45
Solution names: Supply Chain Consulting;Transportation Planning; Inventory Planning; Supply Chain Strategy; Supply Chain Design and Infrastructure Planning (network design); Strategic Market Planning; Strategic Procurement Planning Services; Strategic Master Planning; Transportation Planning; Transportation Operations Assessment; Transportation Master Planning; Transportation Procurement; Model-Based Benchmarking Consortium; Fleet Routing & Scheduling; Inventory Planning; Inventory Deployment Planning; Portfolio Management
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; foodservice distributors.
Key problems solved: Inventory decisions can affect your company's profitability. Consider velocity, variability, value, life-cycle stage, shelf life and evaluating margin contribution to help you meet customer expectations, minimize total cost, and maximize company ROI.
Reduce your company's complexity and shape demand by rationalizing your product portfolio. Manage inventory more effectively to lower overall pricing.

CipherLab, Plano, TX
www.cipherlab.com
Year founded: 1988
Number of employees: 256
Number of food customers: 15+
Solution names: CipherLab handheld mobile computers, BT and tethered scanners, fixed data terminals
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: CipherLab products help food and logistics companies attain efficiencies that will save them time and money--something any company can relate to during the current economic environment. CipherLab's mobile computers, scanners and fixed data terminals automate inventory management processes, and eliminate the costs associated with manual data entry, stock overage and empty shelf space. By eliminating manual tasks, companies save money through streamlined staffing.

CombineNet, Pittsburgh, PA
www.combinenet.com
Year founded: 2000
Number of employees: 80
Number of food customers: 13
Solution names: The CombineNet Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP)
Markets served: Manufacturers; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Customers of CombineNet's Advanced Sourcing Application Platform are finding the immediate savings they need to survive in these challenging economic times, helping to reduce costs of supply from the sourcing of raw materials through delivery of final product to consumers. And through the collaborative capabilities of Expressive Commerce powered by CombineNet's industry-leading sourcing optimization technologies, they are preparing their organizations, and those of their key suppliers, to thrive in the future, by identifying core strategic suppliers, new sources of supply, new product innovation, and more efficient manufacturing and logistics strategies that will drive long-term competitive advantage when the economy turns around.

Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS), Livonia, MI
www.UseCAPS.com
Year founded: 1998
Number of employees: 20
Number of food customers: 80
Solution names: CAPS-315 tote rental (trip or term rental of plastic collapsible IBCs); CAPS-TRAC Suite--Container tracking and management, including: CAPS-Scan; CAPSxchang; CAPS-Trac--Individual tracking, Aggregate tracking; Lifecycle Management Solutions--Cleaning, Repair, Recycling
Markets served: Manufacturers; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: In a tough economy, supply chain optimization and asset management is key. Companies cannot afford to lose and replace/repair costly assets. Through the use of technology, specifically asset tracking solutions such as CAPS-TRAC, customers can minimize asset loss, and determine where damages occur in the supply chain, allowing them to bill back those locations. Reducing container loss also reduces the premium freight required to rush shipments to the correct facilities.

Corcentric, McLean, VA
www.corcentric.com
Year founded: 1998
Number of employees: 87
Number of food customers: 115
Solution names: Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment solutions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, which allow companies to manage their business transactions with maximum efficiency. Invoice data, disputes, approvals, payment disbursement and payment reconciliation are transformed from paper based manual processes to automated electronic processes. The result is substantial operational improvements and cost reductions in AP, AR, Procurement, and Treasury. Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Corcentric's solutions can mean significant cost reduction and increased efficiency across supply management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and corporate treasury functions. In the short term, streamlining such back office operations can help offset other business costs that, in this challenging economic environment, limit profitability. For virtually any food industry enterprise, a paperless workflow process for managing disbursement and reconciliation can result in dramatically improved efficiencies, while reducing staff support and errors and increasing profitability.

Daifuku Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan
www.daifukuamerica.com
Year founded: 1937
Number of employees: 5,663
Number of food customers: 5,325+
Solution names: Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS); Sorting & Picking Systems (including Sorting Transfer Vehicles); Conveyor & Vehicle Systems; Containers & Carts; Warehouse Management & Control Software
Markets served: Manufacturers; supermarket retailers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: Innovative solutions are required to meet an endless variety of unique needs. That's what Daifuku is about. Founded in 1937, our 70 years of experience in automated material handling for a variety of industries gives us the knowledge, products and capability to tailor a solution to meet your unique material handling challenge. Daifuku assists customers with each step of material handling from planning to proposal, design, manufacturing, installation, after-sales service and facility retrofits.

Datex Inc., Clearwater, FL
www.datexcorp.com
Year founded: 1978
Number of employees: 55+
Number of food customers: 30+
Solution names: FootPrint WMS; FootPrint 3PL; FootPrint e-Portal; FootPrint Yard Management System; Professional Services.
Markets served: Manufacturers; grocery wholesalers; c-store distributors; foodservice distributors; 3PLs.
Key problems solved: In today's environment, technology is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Short and long term goals of retaining customers, attracting new business and providing better service can be accomplished implementing the right technology with the right processes. Companies need to demonstrate that they are able to provide accurate, reliable and real-time information as needed. With technology, a company can reduce errors, lead-time, manual operations as well as increase productivity and customer service.