Oct 06, 2022

A distribution process that takes steps to ensure asset protection can enhance accuracy, improve visibility, and elevate functionality across the supply chain. Inventory accuracy and complete visibility can future-proof operations against high amounts of wasted food. Studies indicate that 38% of all food in America is wasted, which adds up to 160 BILLION POUNDS of food annually and more than $444 BILLION in food thrown away. Without control over the food distribution process, businesses could miss delivery timelines and inflate costs. Food delivered to customers past due dates damages brand identity and breaks customer relationships. A global trend for excessive food waste is why businesses need a future-proof distribution process to protect perishables, not just a short-term solution.

To enhance food safety and future-proof the distribution process, businesses should look to innovative solutions that maximize automation capabilities while pursuing innovation. Innovative automation works with cold chain and distribution workers to maximize safety. Food distributors can protect cold chain management and the delivery process in the long-term by:

1. Integrating AMRs for streamlined food distribution - Autonomous mobile robots can create smoother fulfillment and distribution center workflows with more accuracy. AMRs create automated manual material movement in your distribution center to reduce errors. Fewer errors and smoother workflows help ensure food safety and boost inventory accuracy.
2. Connecting operational data for reliable access - Reliable data access in challenging environments helps track and monitor your perishable assets. Efficient asset tracking for your perishables helps identify and eliminate wasted food to reduce errors and losses. Identification and reduced errors help implement asset visibility to future-proof food distribution and cold chain management.
3. Upgrade outdated devices to stay prepared - Outdated mobility can prevent the cold chain from adapting to distribution challenges and changes. Outdated legacy devices cannot perform as well in the challenging conditions of food distribution. Upgraded, innovative technologies come equipped with more accurate data capture capabilities for perishable assets and purpose-built designs for extreme temperatures. Upgrading technology can help enhance growth within the cold chain for superior food distribution.
4. Monitoring temperatures for consistent performance - Additionally, advanced barcode technology solutions come equipped with smart temperature sensors to automatically control heaters and a flat surface immune to ice, dust, or water. Extra control over your assets helps implement real-time visibility and reduce inventory errors. Operations are future-proofed with devices that are specifically built for use in challenging environments too.

When food distributors implement innovative mobility solutions, it’s easier to keep food safe now and for the future. Contact us  today to learn more about how you can future-proof the distribution process.