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ReposiTrak Adds Six New Produce Companies to Its Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

Key Points: 
  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline.
  • “ReposiTrak can track FTL foods, all foods in a single category or even every food you sell.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.
  • Suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of trading partners and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee and there is no cost to retailers.

Transfix Partners with Rocket Shipping to Offer Enhanced LTL Experience

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. today announced an enhancement to its Shipper App, introducing a Less Than Truckload (LTL) quoting and tendering feature, powered by a strategic partnership with Rocket Shipping. This innovative collaboration marks a significant expansion of Shipper App's multi-modal, source-to-settle platform capabilities, now encompassing Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal, and LTL freight operations.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership leverages Rocket Shipping's deep LTL expertise to offer shippers enhanced carrier management, issue mitigation, and competitive shipping rates.
  • Enhanced LTL Experience: With Rocket Shipping's expertise and Transfix's modern, easy-to-use platform, users can expect an upgraded experience in LTL operations, from issue resolution to carrier management.
  • Gabe Pankonin, CEO of Rocket Shipping, added, "We're thrilled to partner with Transfix to power their LTL service offerings.
  • For more information about the Transfix Shipper App and its new LTL capabilities, visit Transfix's website.

Flexport Launches the Convoy Platform, Restores Leading Trucking Technology to Market

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Flexport, a global logistics technology leader, announced the launch of the Convoy Platform, a technology platform that offers global shippers access to a trucking capacity marketplace of small carriers and owner-operators. The launch marked the first milestone since Flexport acquired Convoy, Inc.'s technology and intellectual property in November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The launch marked the first milestone since Flexport acquired Convoy, Inc.'s technology and intellectual property in November 2023.
  • As part of Flexport's continued investment to strengthen the ecosystem of the trucking industry, Flexport plans to expand the offerings of the Convoy Platform for brokers in Q2 2024.
  • We're thrilled to restore this transformative trucking technology to the industry," said Flexport EVP and Head of Trucking, Bill Driegert.
  • Flexport, Inc. purchased the Convoy app and related intellectual property from Convoy, Inc. in November 2023.

Deliveright Caps Record Year for Revenue and New Shippers, Expands Delivery Lanes to Cover 50 States and Canada

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Deliveright also increased delivery lanes to cover all 50 states, giving the company’s customers the added benefit of true first-to-last-mile white glove delivery nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Deliveright also increased delivery lanes to cover all 50 states, giving the company’s customers the added benefit of true first-to-last-mile white glove delivery nationwide.
  • Deliveright recently released research exploring the connection between delivery experience and overall customer satisfaction.
  • The study analyzed some of the largest furniture retailers’ customer reviews and found that 20% of reviews overall mention negative delivery experiences.
  • This highlights the importance delivery plays in overall customer satisfaction and sentiment towards a brand.

Venture 53 Announces Strategic Investment in Optym, Paving the Way for Optimization Innovation in the Transportation Industry

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry. The investment comes as a testament to Optym's unparalleled leadership in transportation optimization as acknowledged by industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin.

Key Points: 
  • Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry.
  • DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry.
  • The investment comes as a testament to Optym's unparalleled leadership in transportation optimization as acknowledged by industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin.
  • They are the clear leader in optimization in the transportation industry," industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin said.

Kings River Packing Becomes First in Citrus to Implement Traceability

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law.

Key Points: 
  • Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law.
  • Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial Food Traceability List (FTL) and are therefore not yet covered under the law; however, Kings River Packing is now using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® for the fast, easy exchange of traceability data with its retail/wholesale customers.
  • “Every process at Kings River Packing is performed with the highest regard for consumer safety and product quality.
  • In addition to its house brand of premium and organic citrus offerings, Kings River Packing also grows and distributes mandarins, Raspberry Oranges®, heirloom navels, lemons and more.

ReposiTrak Traceability Network Continues Rapid Growth with 3 New Produce Suppliers Including Indoor Grower, Ripening Operation and Large-scale Producer/Distributor

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world's largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, built upon its proven inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of a sustainable indoor produce farm, one of North America’s largest privately-owned banana ripeners, and a large fresh and fresh-cut produce company to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

Key Points: 
  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world's largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, built upon its proven inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of a sustainable indoor produce farm, one of North America’s largest privately-owned banana ripeners, and a large fresh and fresh-cut produce company to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • The new users will exchange complex, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in the supply chain, ensuring compliance ahead of the January 2026 deadline.
  • “FSMA 204 compliance is a requirement for everyone and it’s our goal to make traceability easy and affordable for everyone.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.
  • Suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of trading partners and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee and there is no cost to retailers.

Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge Pioneers Excellence in Food Traceability by Automating FSMA 204 Compliance

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR), in support of its 240 independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, has advanced efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.

Key Points: 
  • Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR), in support of its 240 independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, has advanced efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.
  • As the world’s largest operating traceability network, the ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations.
  • As that product changes hands or changes form, a compounding string of data must be transferred between trading partners to provide full, end-to-end traceability.
  • There is no cost for retailers and suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of customers and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee.

WARP and GoBolt Partner to Provide a Sustainable End-to-End Delivery Solution for Retailers Shipping within Canada

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

National providers have notoriously struggled with providing cost-efficient, sustainable last-mile delivery solutions.

Key Points: 
  • National providers have notoriously struggled with providing cost-efficient, sustainable last-mile delivery solutions.
  • GoBolt and WARP’s partnership solves this by providing shippers with better on-time delivery, real-time tracking, and a growing percentage of volume being delivered by electric vehicles.
  • In the first two months of Q4, over 20% of all last-mile volume has been routed to electric vehicles.
  • “Traditional LTL carriers aren’t able to provide guaranteed delivery by critical sort times, let alone meet the intended doorstep delivery date,” said Troy Lester, CRO and Co-Founder at WARP.

URM Stores, Inc. Advances Food Traceability in the Grocery Industry, Automates FSMA 204 Compliance With ReposiTrak Solution

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.

Key Points: 
  • URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.
  • “The FDA’s food traceability regulation is something we are taking very seriously,” said Julio Sandoval, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance for URM.
  • Sandoval explained that the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® could become part of the portfolio of services offered to URM member-owners.
  • This solution is easy-to-use, inexpensive, and sets us far ahead.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network is the only solution that’s scalable for the total food supply chain, without the need for new hardware, software or even labeling systems.