Food Logistics Names VAI to 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers Award

Ronkonkoma, N.Y. – Dec. 21, 2021 VAI, a leading ERP software developer, announced that Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named VAI to its 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers Award, which honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. VAI’s S2K Enterprise for Food ERP software is designed to help food companies improve business processes, reduce costs, and comply with food safety regulations. 

“Software developments and emerging technologies are what make the world go ‘round. They’re what make supply chains move, even when the world stops. They’re what keeps people, products, and plants safe. They provide traceability, visibility, efficiency, and credibility. The winners from this year’s award prove that there are no limitations to what software and technology can do in the supply chain space,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

While inventory management and tracking tools have always been critical in helping food companies comply with food safety regulations, recent times have added challenges such as supply chain shortages and pandemic-related closures and safety measures. S2K Food automates and integrates processes across the entire organization and gives a real-time view of efficiencies and data, helping companies to navigate uncertainties and operate successfully. S2K Food is also designed to manage the supply chain by organizing routes, warehouse picking, and truck deliveries while keeping current with food safety best practices.

From the baking industry to convenience and grocery store distributors, food industry companies are choosing S2K Food to add specific applications to meet their needs. Johnson Bros. Bakery Supply, Inc. and Emmi Desserts USA LLC have selected S2K Food ERP this year to leverage features such as VAI’s route management software, which eliminates challenges around manual scheduling and route building, as well as VAI’s unique unlimited user licensing option, which allows growing companies to add users without additional license fees. McAneny Brothers, Inc. has selected S2K Food OnCloud for its rich feature set, value versus investment, and open standards and flexibility built right into the S2K platform.

“We’d like to thank Food Logistics for recognizing S2K Food and naming VAI to the 2021 Top Software and Technology Providers List," said Ira Dannenberg, vice president of R&D – Food Division. “It’s been a challenging time for the food industry, but the right technology can make the difference for companies who looking to manage inventory and run their supply chains effectively and successfully. Food safety requirements also remain a top of mind for many food businesses. We look forward to serving our food industry customers in 2022 and beyond.”

Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ Nov/Dec 2021 print issue. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to view the full list of Top Software & Technology Providers. Go to https://www.foodlogistics.com/awards to learn more about other Food Logistics’ awards.

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive are also home to L.I.N.K. and L.I.N.K. Educate podcast channels, L.I.N.K. Live, SCN Summit, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com and more. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.

About VAI

VAI is a leading independent mid-market ERP software developer renowned for its flexible solutions and ability to automate critical business functions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. VAI's software solutions are backed by a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence that countless companies rely on. With specific ERP solutions for food and pharmaceutical companies, VAI has helped some of the most recognized companies address key industry requirements and deliver bottom-line results. VAI continues to innovate with new solutions that leverage business intelligence, analytics, mobility, and cloud technology to help customers make more informed business decisions and empower their mobile workforce. For more information, visit www.vai.net.

About VAI Cloud LLC

VAI Cloud, LLC is the primary provider for cloud deployment of VAI’s S2K Software Suite. VAI Cloud enables businesses to have a disaster recovery plan and high availability in place without all the complexities and expense. VAI Cloud infrastructure spans multiple data centers with full synchronization between redundant systems. Customers in VAI Cloud can add additional resources and updates are done without the need for downtime. For more information, visit www.vaicloud.net.