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It’s been an uncertain year for the consumer goods and agri-food industry. COVID-19 has not only drastically impacted the supply chain but highlighted the urgency to tackle existing challenges. Consumers are more discerning than ever, wanting to know where their product is coming from and how it’s made and handled. We’re also facing higher input costs and customers demanding lower
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At AFS Technologies, the health and safety of our employees, as well as our customers and partners, is of primary concern and we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely. As a global technology company, we believe it is our responsibility to take action and reduce the risk of transmission as much as we possibly
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Continued Focus on the Delivery of Software and Services Purpose-built for Consumer Goods Companies PHOENIX – July 01, 2019 — AFS Technologies, the leading provider of software and services purpose-built for food distribution companies, announced today that Richard Nicholas has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Richard joins AFS from Exceedra, a company he co-founded and led to
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Artificial intelligence is fueling significant shifts in today’s competitive landscape, already having become the engine driving many of the world’s most successful businesses. AI and specifically Machine Learning are now necessary components to establishing strategic business targets and making sound business decisions in order to achieve those objectives. Joe Bellini CEO AFS comments as follows
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AFS Technologies (AFS) and Exceedra have announced today the merger of their business operations to offer global Integrated Business Planning and Trade Promotion Management/Optimization solutions to the Consumer Goods market. AFS will acquire the Exceedra shares and the merged business will operate under the Exceedra brand as a division of AFS Technologies. “The new combined
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Phoenix, AZ – December 1, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for Food Distribution and Manufacturing companies, is proud to announce that José Santiago, Inc. has chosen AFS Technologies as their ERP solution partner for the future. José Santiago, Inc. sought a powerful, purpose-built ERP for food distribution. As the
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Phoenix, AZ. – July 11th, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is proud to announce that its warehouse management software for food distribution companies, AFS WMS, has been recognized by Gartner in its 2018 Midmarket Context: “Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems.” The WMS market
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Food Distribution companies are always looking for the edge with their systems. Many of the prospects stated the need for features and functions to give them a competitive advantage. This On-Demand AFS AudioVAULT webinar talks to some of the features and functions within our WMS system that help our customers. AFS WMS PM Fran Rifkin
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Food Distribution companies are always looking for the edge with their systems. Many of the prospects stated the need for Real-time/Near real-time visibility or access to their information is critical to their being able to successfully leverage opportunities that are time sensitive. This On-Demand AFS AudioVAULT webinar talks to some of the areas within our
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Phoenix, AZ. – July 11th, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is proud to announce that its warehouse management software for food distribution companies, AFS WMS, has been recognized by Gartner in its 2018 Midmarket Context: “Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems.” The WMS market
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The retail apocalypse is here, with experts issuing dire warnings that the fallout will hit its peak this year. The numbers certainly appear dismal – 12,000 stores in the U.S. are expected to close in 2018, an increase from roughly 3,000 closures last year, and 25 major retailers could file for bankruptcy.[1] But while there’s
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Phoenix, Ariz. July 25th, 2018 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected AFS Technologies’ Food Service Distribution Software as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2018. The SDCE 100 is an annual list of 100 great supply chain projects. These projects
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Boston, MA. – June 25th, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the “Rookie of the Year” award at the Zoominfo Growth Acceleration Summit for its customer data processes, GDPR compliance, and the integration with its Hubspot CRM
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AFS Technologies has been in business for nearly 35 years. In that time we have built relationships and partnerships with companies and people across the globe, some of which go back to our beginnings; developing ERP systems to make life easier for food distributors. We understand the struggle and hard work it takes to build
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The POI event held in Hungary this year was a great success. This years’ Promotion Optimization Institute Summit had its practical focus on using data and analytics to drive additional sales and improve efficiency, as the business community is asking the question of how to leverage all this available information. Manufacturers had a focus on
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If you operate anywhere in the food and beverage industry, it is your responsibility to know the quality and safety of your goods and meet a variety of compliance requirements, or your entire operation is at risk. Lot tracking is one of the most effective tools you can implement to not only understand your inventory
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In response to the American Heart Association and other like-minded organizations that have advocated the reduction of sugar intake, some areas have imposed a “soda tax” on sugary beverages. It is likely that these beverages fill your foodservice distribution lineup: Soda, fruit juices, soft drinks, carbonated beverages, coffees, energy drinks, and more. To protect consumers
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To access the LEAD Marketing Conference Spring 2018 – Back to Basics: TPM Business Value Webinar replay video, please click the image to register for access. Back to Basics: TPM Business Value Joel Cartwright, Director of Product Development, TPM AFS Technologies The current CPG Technology Business environment is focused on advanced future-looking analytics, which is the “shiny new toy” of the CPG industry. While this is important, the objective
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AFS has a great customer base and we really enjoy working with our customers to help them grow their business. On this page we are going to populate quotes from our customers so you can see the benefits of the purpose-built work that goes into our best in class solutions. ““As we rolled out
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Trade spending expertise and a unique closed-loop solution deliver greater visibility into the complex trade spend processes for Oregon Ice Cream. Phoenix, April 25, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is proud to announce that Oregon Ice Cream has selected AFS for its Trade Promotion
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A ‘Google’ search for the phrase ‘Manufacturer Rebates in Food Distribution’ yields close to 900,000 results. Deals, Rebates, Billbacks, Promotions, shelters or chargebacks, are just some terms that you will hear in the Food Distribution Industry, they are an integral part of this business. When Deals and Rebate programs are tracked and managed well, they
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PHOENIX, Ariz. – April 12, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is pleased to announce that it has launched a new microsite for its electronic Proof of Delivery (ePoD) software solution. AFS is a leader in the food & beverage distribution software business, offering an
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UniPro – Working for You At some point over the last few days, UniPro Foodservice, Inc. has been a part of your life. It might have been when you were paying for your kids’ lunches at school, going to dinner with your family or just dropping in a coffee shop for a cup of joe.
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Recognized in 2018 Vendor Panorama for Retail Execution and Monitoring in Consumer Goods by The Promotion Optimization Institute (POI) Phoenix, Ariz – Mar 28, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is proud to announce its Retail Execution solutions have been ranked Best-in-Class for Guided Selling,
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AFS is recognized for Customer Relationship Management, Trade Promotion Management and Retail Execution. Phoenix, AZ– March 21, 2018 – AFS Technologies, (AFS) the global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, has been voted into several categories of the “Best in Class” Top List of Business Solution Providers in the Annual Consumer Goods Technology
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Time and space management are two ever-present challenges for all warehouse managers. Learn how a configurable Warehouse Management System (WMS) improves efficiency. Changing Inefficient Operations How many times have you seen an order selector going up and down warehouse aisles to pick an order one at a time, building a partial pallet which is then
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In a food distribution warehouse, an appointment scheduling system is now more than ever a crucial component in the success of day to day business. Where does your system rank? In this video, you’ll get the answer as we walk you through the importance of a purpose built food distribution warehouse appointment scheduling system. You’ll
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Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePoD) from AFS is helping consumer goods companies master the business of delivery. With the development of new Digital Supply Networks that are superseding the traditional supply chain, the importance of the ‘last mile’ for manufacturers and distributors is now more in focus than ever before. But what ROI can you
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Unleash new levels of productivity and growth by breaking down the silos between your customer facing merchandising, sales and delivery teams with a modern field mobility solution to support all your routes to market. Boost productivity and optimize operations across teams with a single solution Focus field activity by quickly responding to key insights translated into actionable
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The food business has been positively impacted over the last 20 years, technology advancements have helped to bring efficiencies to the global food supply chain. Local and regional distributors, that don’t have deep pockets, wonder how they can flourish while staying market competitive? Historically, legacy F&B ERP systems have not been fully equipped with
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Trade spending expertise and a unique closed-loop solution that addresses HARIBO security requirements and delivers greater visibility into the complex trade spend processes for the #1 selling Gummi Bear. Phoenix, Feb 1, 2018 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, is proud to announce that HARIBO USA
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Food Logistics releases its 14th annual FL100+ List, which continues to recognize AFS Technologies for its supply chain solutions Phoenix, January 4, 2017 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, this week announced the fourteenth annual FL100+ list, which appears in the
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Drive Future Category Growth With Insights Into Retailer Expectations & Shopper Behaviours For Profitable Category Management. Are you attending? Here’s the link Visit with AFS Technologies Andy Pryke, Senior Solutions Consultant, who will be speaking at 10:15am on the 28th. Click here to email Andy for an appointment! or Visit Phil Russell and Andy Pryke
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AFS global deployments strive to help customers achieve success at the retail shelf as the selling space gets tighter. Phoenix, Ariz – Dec 20, 2017 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced that the company has been recognized in Gartner’s 2017 Market Guide for Retail
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When you’ve decided to improve trade planning there are many dynamics to consider. Here are five tips for setting your organization up for success. Decide what you want to fix and what habits need to be broken. Perhaps obvious, but a common pitfall is jumping straight to a solution. Identify the outcomes that you want
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Food industry expertise and unique closed-loop solution—to deliver greater visibility into complex trade spend processes. Phoenix, Ariz – Dec 11, 2017 – AFS Technologies announced today that Smithfield Foods, Inc. has selected AFS for its Trade Promotion Management solution for planning. Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world’s largest pork
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In November I attended the IFMA President’s Conference in Phoenix Arizona where the message of all speakers was loud and clear, data represents the largest opportunity and subsequently the biggest challenge for foodservice manufacturers today. AFS Technologies, who partners with the vast majority of the Forbes Top 25 Global Food companies, supports large manufacturers to
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I spent a good portion of last week in Phoenix AZ, attending the sessions offered at the IFMA President’s Conference. I listened intently to industry experts as they all provided an independent piece of the puzzle that is the future of foodservice. With little competition to be mentioned, data headlined the conference and is projected
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A trade spending P&L value equal to 15% of gross revenue is pretty common in highly competitive, commodity categories. How have we gotten here? Why is it such a painful topic to address? There are many business factors that influence this (e.g. product performance, consumer preference, assortment, eCommerce, economy, environment). I am going to focus
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…Or so the proverb tells us. But with so many challenges with trade spending and so many mature solutions in the CPG trade planning and trade spending space, why do so many companies not make the switch from reactive treatment to preventative measures? AFS Technologies serves many consumer goods companies and users with it’s TPM
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Phoenix, Ariz. November 1st, 2017 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies was recognized for “Best-in-Class Field Analytics/Insight” in the TPx Vendor Panorama 2017, published by the analyst firm Promotion Optimization Institute (POI). In the TPx Vendor Panorama 2017, AFS TPM Retail received “Above Average” ratings for
