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Promotion Optimization Institute Provides AFS Technologies Best-in-Class Distinction for Trade Promotion Capabilities

Posted on September 12, 2016

AFS Technologies (AFS), was recently named a “Best-in-Class Recipient” for its Desktop UX and TPO Ergonomics features by the Promotion Optimization Institute (POI). The recently released POI TPx Vendor Panorama 2016 report assessed 24 service providers in how they help consumer goods companies improve trade promotions through the use of enabling technology. POI warned that

Trade Promotion Management Leader AFS Technologies Predicts Market Growth in FY17

Posted on August 29, 2016

AFS Technologies (www.afsi.com), has experienced significant growth in the past two years and predicts continued growth as the company enters fiscal year 2017. Joe Bellini, CEO of AFS Technologies, shared how developing robust end-to-end trade promotion management software solutions, AFS Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Retail and Foodservice, has been a driving force for the company’s

Automating Traceability Getting Easier

Posted on August 17, 2016

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AFS Retail Execution Software For Manufacturers Featured in Microsoft AppSource Store

Posted on July 15, 2016

AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, announced their retail execution solution is one of the first apps to be featured in the new Microsoft AppSource, a new destination for business users to find and try out line-of-business SaaS apps from Microsoft and its partners. “AFS was pleased

AFS Technologies Recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Retail Execution and Monitoring Solutions for the Consumer Goods Industry

Posted on July 9, 2016

AFS Retail Execution Evaluated for its Activity Optimization, Collaboration and Data Analysis Features and Functionality Phoenix, AZ – July 11, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, announced the company has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2016 Market Guide for Retail Execution and

AFS TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS TPM SOLUTION THROUGH AN INTEGRATED ANALYTIC ALLIANCE WITH NIELSEN

Posted on April 28, 2016

AFS Integrates Nielsen’s Trade Promotion Optimization Solution within its Trade Promotion Management System Phoenix, AZ, April 5, 2016—AFS Technologies, the leading provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced the expansion of their TPM solution through an integrated analytic alliance with Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN). This alliance blends data from two leading analytic

AFS Technologies® Introduces New Electronic Proof of Delivery for Distributors and Wholesalers

Posted on April 27, 2016

New App Automates Track and Trace While Maximizing Delivery Driver Productivity PHOENIX – April 8, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, at its annual user conference today announced a new software called AFS™ Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePoD) to enable distributors and wholesalers to execute

AFS Technologies® Extends Digital Image Recognition Functionality to Support the Perfect Store in its Latest Retail Execution Release

Posted on April 27, 2016

Newest version focuses on high efficiency, accuracy and improved user experience Phoenix, AZ – March 31, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced the release of its upgraded AFS™ Retail Execution. The latest upgrade features several key enhancements to increase the efficiency, accuracy

AFS Technologies® Enables Operator Coupons As a Strategic Growth Model for Foodservice Manufacturers

Posted on April 27, 2016

Newest AFS Trade Promotion Management Foodservice Release Continues to Increase Productivity in Managing Trade Spend Phoenix, AZ. – April 4, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced the release of its upgraded AFS™ Trade Promotion Management Foodservice (TPM Foodservice). The latest release helps foodservice

AFS Technologies® Takes Advantage of Mobile Technology to Increase Efficiencies in the Warehouse

Posted on April 8, 2016

New Tablet Version of AFS™ Warehouse Management Improves Data Accuracy and Labor Efficiencies PHOENIX – April 7, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced the release of a new tablet version of the AFS™ Warehouse Management System (WMS). Built to run on the latest

AFS Technologies 2016 User Conference to Reveal Software Futures, New Alliance and Industry-specific Capabilities

Posted on April 8, 2016

Phoenix, AZ – April 6, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies announces the official start of its 2016 User Conference, taking place April 6-8 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. The event’s goal is to bring to life the event’s theme, “A

AFS Technologies Recognized on “Food Logistics 2015 FL100+ List”

Posted on February 3, 2016

Food Logistics releases its 12th annual FL100+ List, which recognizes AFS Technologies for its supply chain solutions Phoenix, AZ — February 2, 2016 — Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated exclusively to the global food and beverage supply chain, this week announced the twelfth annual FL100+ list, which appears in the November/December 2015 issue. AFS

AFS Technologies Voted in the Top Providers List in the Annual Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Readers’ Choice.

Posted on January 28, 2016

AFS is recognized for Customer Relationship Management, Trade Promotion Management, Retail Execution and Mobility. Phoenix, AZ– January 28, 2016 – 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 Providers in the Annual Consumer Goods Technology (CGT)

Traditional Medicinals Relies on AFS Technologies for Comprehensive Trade Promotions Management

Posted on January 14, 2016

Fully-integrated software solution empowers key stakeholders with real-time visibility into trade spend activity across value chain, including indirect channels Phoenix, AZ – January 14, 2016 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced Traditional Medicinals, a pioneer in the wellness tea category, has successfully implemented AFS

Leading Nuts Brand Implements AFS Trade Promotion Management

Posted on January 4, 2016

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. streamlines complex go-to-market strategy with robust and configurable software to support expected company growth Phoenix, AZ– January 6th, 2016 – AFS Technologies, the leading provider of software solutions purpose-built for the consumer goods industry, today announced that John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., home of brands such as Fisher

AFS™ Technologies Unveils Latest Upgrades to its Trade Promotion Management Retail Solution

Posted on August 20, 2015

Significant enhancements supports a strategic approach to trade spend management, including scenario planning Phoenix, AZ – August 19, 2015 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software and services purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced the release of it upgraded AFS Trade Promotion Management Retail (TPM Retail). The latest upgrade features several

Furmano Foods Selects AFS for Trade Promotion Management

Posted on June 25, 2015

Foodservice industry expertise and unique end-to-end solution—to deliver greater visibility into complex trade spend processes Phoenix, AZ – June 25, 2015 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software and services purpose-built for consumer goods companies, today announced Furmano Foods has selected AFS Trade Promotion Management Foodservice (TPM Foodservice) to better manage their foodservice

AFS Technologies Cited in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms Report

Posted on May 19, 2015

Phoenix, AZ – May 4, 2015 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software and services purpose-built for consumer goods, today announced AFS Data Discovery (formerly Discovery G2), an end-to-end data visualization and data discovery solution, was cited in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms, February 2015 report (1). AFS was

Chicken Express Restaurant Chain Relies on AFS Technologies to Power Distribution Center Operations

Posted on May 11, 2015

Scalable Warehouse Management Solution Helps Longtime Customer Maximize Expansion Opportunities Phoenix, AZ – May 11, 2015 – AFS Technologies, a leading global provider of software and services purpose-built for consumer goods, has continued to support the evolving operations of longtime-customer Chicken Express. With more than 200 restaurant locations and a new state of the art

AFS Technologies Announces New CEO with 32 Years of Executive Experience with Technology in the Consumer Goods Industry

Posted on April 27, 2015

Continued Focus on the Delivery of Software and Services Purpose-built for Consumer Goods Companies AFS Technologies, the leading provider of software and services purpose-built for consumer goods companies, announced today that Joe Bellini has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Bellini joins AFS from One Network Enterprises, where he led the company’s market expansion into multiple

AFS Technologies Voted #1 Customer Relationship Management Company by The Annual Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Readers’ Choice 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015

Phoenix, AZ– January 26, 2015 – AFS Technologies, (AFS) the global provider of solutions purpose-built for consumer goods companies, has been voted #1 in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and will be recognized within several other categories of the Best in Class Top List of Providers in the Annual Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Readers’ Choice 2015.

CGT Study Explores the Human Element of Trade Promotion Management And The Missed Opportunity Hidden In The Data

Posted on January 6, 2015

Phoenix, AZ– January 6, 2015 – AFS Technologies, (AFS) the global provider of solutions purpose-built for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, teamed with Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) to explore the human element of TPM and better understand how well systems are actually being used and by whom to manage trade spend and deductions. The study

AFS TECHNOLOGIES EMPOWERS GROCERY BROKER WITH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION DESIGNED FOR SALES AGENTS

Posted on December 30, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, Dec 30, 2014 – Slattery Marketing, the largest volume independent corporate brand grocery broker in the New York-New Jersey area, has chosen to implement a comprehensive web-based ERP and database management solution from AFS Technologies, Inc. Designed specifically for the unique needs of Sales Agents, the AFS GenWeb™ and AFS Data Exchange solutions

AFS Technologies Recognized on “Food Logistics FL100+ List”

Posted on December 29, 2014

Food Logistics, based in Fort Atkinson, WI, recognizes AFS Technologies, for its supply chain solutions on its 11th annual FL100+ List Phoenix, AZ– December 29, 2014 – AFS Technologies, the only global, end-to-end solution provider to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, today announces that it has again been recognized by the Food Logistics in

AFS Technologies Acquires The POP Company, a Mobile Sales Force Automation Company Based in China and Singapore: AFS’ CPG Customers Gain Full Support in Asia Pacific

Posted on December 2, 2014

December 2, 2014, Phoenix, AZ: Today, AFS Technologies Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of The POP Company (TPC), the premier provider of cloud-based sales force automation and retail execution solutions with customers in Asia, Australia , New Zealand and Russia. “This acquisition of TPC and its impressive roster of CPG clients represents a

AFS Technologies Listed as a “Sample Vendor” in Four Recent Gartner Hype Cycle Reports

Posted on October 1, 2014

Phoenix, AZ [October 1, 2014] — AFS Technologies, the only global, end-to-end solution provider to the Food & Beverage and CPG industry, announced that it was mentioned as a “Sample Vendor” in four recent Gartner Hype Cycle Reports: Hype Cycle for Consumer Goods, 2014[1]; Hype Cycle for CRM Sales, 2014[2]; Hype Cycle for Mobile Applications and

AFS Technologies and CDH North America Announce Combined Solution to Address Unique Finance and Sales Challenges of Foodservice Manufacturers

Posted on September 25, 2014

Phoenix, AZ September 25, 2014 – AFS Technologies, the global leader for Trade Promotion Management solutions to the Foodservice industry, and CHD North America, LLC announce the availability of a new solution based upon their strategic partnership to provide Foodservice manufacturers unprecedented sales insight into their operator unit data through TradePro Foodservice and Discovery G2

AFS Technologies Partners with Trax Image Recognition to Provide Real-Time Retail Execution Solution

Posted on September 15, 2014

Phoenix, AZ September 15, 2014 — AFS Technologies, a global leader for sales force and store execution solutions, and Trax Image Recognition, a leading provider of in-store shelf monitoring and execution solutions based on image recognition, today announced an agreement that will allow both parties to co-market their solutions as a complete, integrated product suite.

Justin’s Goes Nuts for AFS Technologies’ TPM Retail Solution

Posted on August 13, 2014

Phoenix, AZ August 13, 2014 — Justin’s, a pioneer in the natural food industry and producer of organic and all-natural nut butter spreads, has chosen AFS’ TradePro Retail solution to strengthen its ability to optimize trade spend, reduce their increasingly complex work effort, and gain powerful insights into promotions to support their rapid growth across North

AFS Technologies Launches DataPro

Posted on August 5, 2014

Phoenix, AZ August 5, 2014 — AFS Technologies today announced the recent launch of AFS DataPro, a robust data integration mapping service that delivers cleansed, mapped and standardized claim and velocity data. DataPro is designed to empower any manufacturer with the ability to handle increasingly complex identifier issues, frequent formatting miscommunication challenges, as well as match incorrect

Converting to New AFS TradePro™ TPM Solution in Stages Provides Rapid Results and Speedy Implementation for Snack Manufacturer

Posted on May 21, 2014

Phoenix, AZ May 21, 2014 — AFS Technologies, the leading provider of business enterprise and on-demand software solutions for Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods industries, has helped thousands of companies replace Excel® in favor of its integrated Trade Promotion Management (TPM) technology—but perhaps never as rapidly as with snack manufacturer Popcorn, Indiana. In a

Solutionz Inc. Turns to AFS Technologies’ Sales Agency Solutions to Eliminate Manual Processes

Posted on May 13, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, May 13, 2014 – Solutionz Inc, a brokerage servicing all COSTCO distribution centers, has selected to partner with AFS Technologies, Inc. and adopt its AFS GenWeb™ solution. Established in 2011 and based in Temecula, California, Solutionz Inc. operates eight satellite office throughout the United States. The strategic decision to implement a web-based ERP

Gartner, Inc. “Vendor Panorama for Trade Promotion Management in Consumer Goods”

Posted on April 28, 2014

Phoenix, AZ April 28, 2014 — In the new report, Vendor Panorama Trade Promotion Management (TPM) in Consumer Goods, 2014*, Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company, evaluates the current TPM marketplace and offers an in-depth analysis of the leading vendors in the space, including AFS Technologies. The report is designed

AFS Technologies Strengthens its TradePro™ Foodservice Offering with Robust Reporting Features and Complete User Interface Facelift

Posted on April 14, 2014

Phoenix, AZ April 14, 2014 — AFS Technologies, the only provider of full service business enterprise and on-demand software solutions for the foodservice industry, announces a new version of its AFS TradePro™ Foodservice platform. The integrated solution simplifies and automates the complex layers of Foodservice trade investments providing manufacturers with visibility into claims, contracts, settlements

Lucerne Foods Selects AFS Technologies to Automate and Analyze Trade Promotions

Posted on April 9, 2014

Phoenix, AZ April 9, 2014 – Food and beverage manufacturer Lucerne Foods has selected to implement the AFS TradePro™ Retail and Discovery™ G2 Data Discovery tools from AFS Technologies. Lucerne Foods operates more than 18 manufacturing plants spanning a breadth of categories and is a division of Safeway Inc., one of the largest food and

AFS Technologies’ New Warehouse Management Systems 2014 Platform Supports GS1 Standards and Produce Traceability Compliance

Posted on March 10, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, March 10, 2014 – AFS Technologies, a leading Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) software developer for the Food, Beverage and Consumer Goods industries, is pleased to announce the newest release of its AFS WMS platform. The 2014 AFS WMS solution offers multiple voice picking enhancements, complete Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) functionality and includes integration

AFS Technologies Continues to Strengthen its Consumer Packaged Goods Expertise with the Addition of Jim Christen

Posted on March 3, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, March 3, 2014 – AFS Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of business enterprise and on-demand software solutions for the Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries, has appointed Jim Christen as Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Christen assumes his position effectively immediately and will be based at the Company’s corporate headquarters in Phoenix,

Signature Brands Selects Trade Promotion Management Tool from AFS Technologies

Posted on February 27, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, February 27, 2014 – Signature Brands, a manufacturer and marketer of dessert decorating products, will adopt the TradePro™ Retail Enterprise Trade Promotion Management (TPM) solution from AFS Technologies, Inc. Based in Ocala, Florida, Signature Brands “makes every day special” for their consumers with their extensive line of Betty Crocker® and Cake Mate® dessert

Court Square Capital Partners Announces Majority Investment in AFS Technologies

Posted on February 18, 2014

Phoenix, AZ February 18, 2014 – AFS Technologies, Inc., a global leader in software solutions for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry (CPG), including the Food and Beverage segment, today announced that Court Square Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm with over $6 billion under management, has acquired a majority interest in AFS. This investment

Baker’s Express LLC Adopts AFS ERP and AFS WMS Solutions to Improve Efficiencies in Distribution

Posted on February 4, 2014

Phoenix, AZ February 4, 2014 – Baker’s Express LLC, a distributor of bread and baked goods to the supermarket industry, will adopt multiple tools from the AFS Technologies, Inc. product suite, including AFS ERP and AFS Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reduce manual processes and gain operational efficiencies and accuracies. Baker’s Express is a cross

AFS Technologies Named Best-in-Class Solution Provider in 14th Annual CGT Readers’ Choice Survey

Posted on January 28, 2014

AFS Ranks in Top 3 for Trade Promotion Management and Earns 2014 Editors’ Pick for Sales Force Automation and Direct Store Delivery Phoenix, AZ, January 28, 2014 – AFS Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of integrated software solutions to the Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, has once again been selected by readers

Perfetto! Italian Pasta Manufacturer Teams Up with AFS Technologies

Posted on January 20, 2014

PHOENIX, AZ, January 20, 2013 – AFS Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce Rana Meal Solutions has selected to implement the AFS TradePro™ Retail Trade Promotion Management (TPM) software system. Founded in Italy, Rana Meal Solutions is the leading producer of pasta and sauces throughout Europe and recently expanded operations and distribution into North America.

AFS Technologies Acquires 100% of Visicom to Strengthen its Global Leadership Position for Mobile Computing

Posted on January 13, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, January 13, 2014 – AFS Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated business software solutions for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food & Beverage verticals, has completed the acquisition of Visicom, a leading provider of Retail Execution and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solutions in Europe. The acquisition of Visicom provides AFS Technologies with

Natural Pet Food Manufacturer Partners with AFS Technologies to Increase Trade Promotion Effectiveness

Posted on January 6, 2014

Phoenix, AZ, January 6, 2014 – DOGSWELL®, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of healthy, premium pet food and treats, has selected to partner with AFS Technologies, Inc. and adopt its TradePro™ Retail Professional Trade Promotion \ Management (TPM) solution. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company’s dog and cat products feature natural ingredients in

Food Logistics Magazine Selects AFS Technologies as Top 100 Software and Technology Provider

Posted on December 19, 2013

Phoenix, AZ, December 19, 2013 – Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the food and beverage supply chain, has announced its 10th annual Food Logistics Top 100 Technology Companies (FL Top 100). Once again, AFS Technologies has been recognized as a top software and technology provider. For the

AFS Technologies Predicts Key Forces to Shape Trade Promotion Management in 2014

Posted on December 13, 2013

Phoenix, AZ December 13, 2013 – As a leading provider and thought leader in Trade Promotion Management (TPM) solutions, AFS Technologies reveals its Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry predictions for 2014. In the New Year, everything from mastering the world of mobile apps and Big Data to improving execution at the retail level will be

AFS Technologies’ Vice President of DATUM Leads Product Packaging Hierarchy Standards for GS1

Posted on November 13, 2013

Phoenix, AZ, November 13, 2013 – AFS Technologies, Inc. recently attended the GS1 Standards Event in Lisbon, Portugal, to participate in forward-thinking discussions surrounding the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world. The conference provides a semiannual forum for the top thought leaders in the global Consumer Goods community to convene regarding

Achieve Global Data Domination at the AFS Technologies 2014 Industry Conference

Posted on November 6, 2013

Early Bird Registration is Now Open! PHOENIX, AZ November 6, 2013 – AFS Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce registration has officially opened for its annual Industry Conference taking place March 16-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona. A new venue and expanded Conference agenda will provide AFS clients, partners

AFS Technologies Educates Dairy-Based Food & Beverage Professionals at International Dairy Show

Posted on October 23, 2013

PHOENIX, AZ October 23, 2013 – AFS Technologies, Inc., a leading business enterprise software provider for manufacturers and distributors in the dairy industry, is proud to participate in the 2013 International Dairy Show November 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The biennial trade show attracts 15,000 dairy professionals seeking new technologies, packaging trends and thought-leadership

AFS Technologies Appoints Milan Vacval as Vice President of DATUM

Posted on October 16, 2013

Phoenix, AZ, October 16, 2013 – AFS Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of business enterprise and on-demand software solutions for the Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries, has appointed Milan Vacval as Vice President of DATUM. Effective immediately, Mr. Vacval will be based at the Company’s corporate headquarters to lead a cross-functional team