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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FOODCOMM BEGINS MOVE TO INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
PALO ALTO, CA - (August, 2002) - Looking at the next level in business applications and data information, Foodcomm International announces a move to new, more advanced computer platform to better service it's customer and supplier base. These new changes down the road will increase company efficiency and customer service.
Foodcomm contracted with Advanced FoodSystems (AFS), Phoenix, AZ for a full inventory, management and accounting system called VELOCITYŽ. This new software package will go live for all Foodcomm associates on September 1, 2002. Integrated warehouse scanning is slated for February 1, 2003. Customer integration will launch June 2003.
Customers will see changes to product codes and forms. A crossover code list will be available on request and will be made available on the web at www.Foodcomm.com/. Foodcomm does not foresee any business interruptions or downtime during this transition.
The impact of good system management has played a valuable part to Foodcomm International's success and remains a fundamental element to its future.
For more information please visit www.foodcomm.com/ or call 800-445-4622.
About Foodcomm International:
Foodcomm is the leader in imported chilled free-range, natural, HGP-free Beef
and Lamb among other center of the plate protein items to the USA serving
major retailers and food distributors coast to coast.
About Advanced FoodSystems:
(AFS) (http://www.afsi.com/Velocity.shtml) is a leader in providing end-to-end
system solutions to the food industry that champion overall improvements in
operational performance. With proven food industry results of increasing revenues,
tightly controlling and reducing excess inventory levels, streamlining workflow
and reducing operational costs, AFS has achieved a reputation for being a
solid distribution solutions provider. AFS customers include food industry
clients in retail, processing, and food service segments. The companies succeed
by leveraging AFS' full-service consulting, implementation services, and after-sales
support.
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