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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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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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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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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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The Legacy Foodservice conference in Richmond last month was a great event and we are thankful for the opportunity to attend and spend time with our industry friends. The Legacy team put on a fabulous show in their hometown and the members came prepared to do business. AFS had the opportunity to meet with distributors
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The Golbon Fall Buying Show in Boise, ID was a great event and we are thankful for the opportunity to attend. The Golbon team put on a fabulous show in their hometown and the members came prepared to do business. AFS had the opportunity to meet with distributors of all sizes to discuss their pains
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This is an AFS Fast Minute When we talk with warehouse operators, we hear a lot of pain around what we like to call Tribal Knowledge. This arcane practice is usually snippets of unwritten information that is generally unknown to most of the workforce. Tribal Knowledge is allowing a few key warehouse employees to set
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Attending IFDA’s Smart Conference, July 16–18, in Chicago? The agenda has a core focus on leveraging marketing techniques/solutions throughout your sales and B2C channels, this will drive a lot of discussions and you will ask; How does this fit into our own business’ ecosystem? If you would like to extend those event conversations, AFS is
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Phoenix—March 20th, 2017 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Jonathan Greene to its 2017 Food Logistics’ Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. Jonathan Greene, Vice President of Customer Development – Supply Chain Division, AFS Technologies, Inc., has been a driving force at AFS Technologies,
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Warehouses are under more pressure than ever from supply chain demands, margin goals and regulations, even more so for Food and Beverage Distributors as perishable products need to move efficiently through and be traceable in the supply chain. Adding mobile functionality into warehouse operations has many valuable benefits. Read the WMS Tablet Application Article on
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) congratulates AFS Technologies on winning a 2016 Green Supply Chain Award, our annual award listing that recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within the global supply chain. Phoenix, December 20, 2016 — Supply
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Food Logistics releases its 13th annual FL100+ List, which recognizes AFS Technologies for its supply chain solutions Phoenix, December 19, 2016 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, this week announced the thirteenth annual FL100+ list, which appears in the November/December 2016
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December 4, 2016, Phoenix, Ariz. — For today’s warehouse operation, spending less time in an office and more time on the warehouse floor, with the inventory and trailers being received and shipped, means improved data accuracy and labor efficiencies. Before mobile devices existed, critical data was written down on paper, then keyed in later at
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The results of the second Amazon Prime event were impressive as they added 19 million U.S. members since the last Prime Day — for a total of 63 million as of June 30, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, or CIRP, in Chicago. Amazon has also expanded Prime with the launch of its Prime Now
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Technology developments have the potential to redefine ‘business as usual’. In the right hands, powerful mobile devices, connected to high-speed networks, can drive innovative approaches so Direct Store Delivery (DSD) practices are crisply executed, store-aligned, and consumer-centric. Greater brand presence at the shelf showcases products for shoppers, strengthens category presentation, and accurately reflects strategies set
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Prospecting: Services or Price? Which provided services build dependencies with your customer types? How do you maximize your profitable sales potential? How do you streamline the complexity of order entry? How do you synchronize your orders across your sales channels? Customer Engagement: How to build dependency with provided services. These and other questions will be
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It is time to evaluate if your ERP system and see if it is keeping up with today’s fast-paced business environment. First-generation systems, while stable and reliable, have their limitations. If your system requires costly manual processes and workarounds to meet your business needs or if migrating to a new system would improve your business
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Proof of Delivery is a method to establish the fact that the recipient received the exact contents sent by the sender. Instead of requiring drivers to maintain and submit physical paperwork every day – mobile, electronic proof of delivery (ePoD) solutions enable real-time, highly visible, paperless delivery, on time and clean invoice. ePoD can capture
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All distribution companies, regardless of size, need tools to manage their business. Some may feel spreadsheets handle the basics, while others use a simple billing system. The innovators in the group understand that an ERP solution is much more than a means to track business activity. The capabilities provided by ERP offer operational efficiencies that
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Warehouse Improvements Using AFS WMS – Increasing Accuracy & Efficiency In this webinar, John Robba of Scavuzzo’s will talk with AFS’ Jordan Bullington, WMS Manager, about how Scavuzzo’s address the challenges of increased accuracy and efficiency in their warehouses. John will talk about how they train new employees and get them up to speed fast.
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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
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In this webinar, John Robba of Scavuzzo’s will talk with AFS’ Jordan Bullington, WMS Manager, about how Scavuzzo’s address the challenges of increased accuracy and efficiency in their warehouses. John will talk about how they train new employees and get them up to speed fast. As transparency becomes an integral part of the global food
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Analysts at the National Retail Federation are predicting a steady growth in retail sales heading into the end of 2015 in line with 2014 numbers. Last years’ holiday sales came in at $616.1 billion – providing about 20% of retailers’ total earnings for the year! To capitalize on that opportunity, retail brands and their distributors
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How much inventory do we have on hand? Where is it? Where did it come from? Where is it going? Do you have the right mix of SKU’s based on history and compliance issues? Are we GS1 and PTI Compliant? Just a few questions a warehouse manager is constantly asking and is being asked by
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GS1 is an international non-profit association with member organizations in over 100 countries. During the past 40 years, GS1 has developed the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world with close to two million companies doing business across 150 countries. GS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and
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How much inventory do we have on hand? Where is it? Where did it come from? Where is it going? Just a few questions a warehouse manager is constantly asking and wants the answers at their fingertips so they can make the right decisions before the cycle repeats. The AFS Warehouse Management System (WMS) platform
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Industry discussion about Big Data and analytics has drawn a lot of hype, but there’s no mistaking that these two technology applications are more than just a passing trend. A recent Grocery Manufacturers Association report, Formula for Growth: Innovation, Big Data, and Analytics, noted CPG companies that understand “how to improve their analytical maturity, competencies, and
