F.A.B. Inc. brings innovative technology solutions to its members with F.A.B. Connect from AFS Technologies without heavy capital cost
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F.A.B. Inc. brings innovative technology solutions to its members with F.A.B. Connect from AFS Technologies without heavy capital cost.
Fully Integrated ERP System improves efficiencies and profitability offered as Software as a Service (SaaS)
PHOENIX – July 10, 2008 – AFS Technologies, Inc., (“AFS”) and F.A.B. Inc. announced the immediate availability of F.A.B. Connect, a SaaS version of the AFS Enterprise ERP designed specifically for F.A.B. members. AFS is the leading provider of innovative software solutions to the food and beverage industry and F.A.B. Inc. (Frosty Acres Brands) is a leading national cooperative with a strong commitment to helping its members improve profitability with leading edge technology solutions.
“F.A.B. is committed to bringing our members the purchasing programs and value added services that they need to be successful,” said George Watson, President and CEO of F.A.B. Inc. “Strategic alliances with companies like AFS Technologies ensure that our members have access to a full array of technology solutions for their businesses. The F.A.B. Connect System and the unique modular design of the AFS product portfolio gives our members the ability to implement solutions as they need them rather than undergo complete systems replacements which can be disruptive to the business,” added Watson.
“We are excited to be working with F.A.B. and their members,” said Kurien Jacob, CEO of AFS Technologies. “F.A.B. recognizes the importance of sound technology strategies and has taken the lead in ensuring that their members have access to the best tools available in the Food & Beverage Industry.”
“The SaaS offering provides the full benefits of the highly acclaimed AFS ERP software solution on a monthly cost per user. AFS will host the software, provide support and upgrades and enable local input and printing at customer sites, all for an all inclusive monthly fee. No capital investment is required,” said Ken Yontz, Executive VP of AFS Technologies.
Built utilizing service oriented architecture (SOA) and the Microsoft .NET platform, the AFS Solutions offer users the greatest flexibility in deployment and a lower total cost of ownership.
About F.A.B. Inc.
F.A.B., Inc. is a national marketing and food purchasing cooperative, dedicated to helping our members provide high-quality national brands and private brands, packaged under the Restaurant’s Pride label at the lowest prices possible. Our headquarters is located in Alpharetta, GA, a suburb 28 miles north of Atlanta. The F.A.B., Inc. cooperative is comprised of independent food distributors in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. F.A.B., Inc. members consist of broadliners, wholesalers, retailers, C-store distributors, system distributors, and center-of-the plate specialists. For more information about F.A.B., Inc. please call Jan Johnson at 1-800-569-4821, or visit www.frostyacres.com.
About AFS Technologies, Inc.
AFS Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of software solutions for the food and beverage industry. The company serves over 500 customers across North America and the Caribbean with solutions designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, increase sales and margins, streamline internal processes and assist in regulatory compliances. AFS offers the industries only complete end-to-end software suite utilizing service oriented architecture (SOA) and the Microsoft .NET framework. This unique modularly designed system offers solutions for Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Financials, Processing, Warehouse Management, Transportation, and Database Services featuring the industry’s largest database of product information and recipes, the PROFILE® Database. For additional information please visit our website: www.afsi.com.
