VAI

The adoption of customer self-service portals is rising in the retail and service industries. These platforms revolutionize customer interactions by providing convenient, efficient solutions while significantly improving business operations.

Food waste is one of the most pressing global challenges, with severe consequences for businesses, consumers, and the environment. The United Nations estimates that around one-third of food produced worldwide is wasted, a staggering 1.3 billion tons per year.

Building supplies, construction, specialized tools, and fasteners are just a few of the industries that fall under the umbrella of industrial distribution. There are numerous recurring themes and issues in this varied environment, ranging from industry mergers to aging workforces and supply chain disruptions. Automation and digitization are critical to meeting these challenges and to achieving growth in this space. The software applications within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer an intelligent, scalable solution to complex supply chains, helping distributors adapt fast.

We are excited to present our newly redesigned website where every word, image, and page was created with you in mind. We’ve got eye-catching imagery and beautiful banners that tell the story of who we are and what we’re about. Our team embarked on a journey of creativity, innovation, and lots of hard work, and we believe that our efforts have truly paid off!

We’re just days away from VAI Prevail 2023, our first onsite event since Nashville, TN in 2018. After several years of successful virtual connection, the VAI team, customers, and partners are ready for in-person and face-to-face networking and collaboration. This year, we’re heading to the Walt Disney Swan Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL, and we have an incredible itinerary over two days.

Managing FSMA compliance requirements, while ensuring quality and improving performance, are critical priorities for all Food and Beverage (F&B) manufacturers. Ensuring FSMA compliance without sacrificing performance or product quality requires: Standardized processes across the enterprise for consistency and control Visibility into quality data at every operation and traceability from suppliers to the end customer. A central repository of relevant compliance laws and regulations to stay current with changes in requirements, making sure it is accessible to employees, regulators and partners.