Free webinar for grocers on using tech to solve supply, warehouse troubles

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Top industry experts will share their insights about how technology can improve grocer warehouse and in-store operations in a free webinar at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST on March 30.

The webinar is called "Technology Insights for Grocers – A Look at How the Latest Technology Helps Grocers Meet Supply and Warehouse Challenges."

The industry experts will dig deep into these issues and more: 

  • How technology helps conquer supply chain issues;
  • How it helps keep fresh food fresh;
  • Where cloud-based solutions can have the most benefit and return on investment; and
  • How technology affects customers’ buying behavior and shopping experiences.

Hear from industry partners who are developing and evolving the solutions on which grocers rely.

Panelists include:

  • Eric Peters, president and CEO of Procurant. The procurement and supply chain collaboration platform for retailers and foodservice operators that connects a diverse network of perishable-goods suppliers and service providers. He brings extensive experience and vision in supply chain technology to a series of successful software companies he has founded and led. 
  • Nathan Romney, chief product officer for iTradeNetwork. He is responsible for the iTradeNetwork solution platform, with an emphasis on experience and customer-centric design. He has more than 20 years of SaaS software experience focusing on product strategy, product development and user experience. SaaS means Software As A Service, or web-based, on-demand software.
  • Mike Futch, president and CEO of Tompkins Robotics. The global company focuses on the robotic automation of distribution and fulfillment operations. He was key to developing tSort, the world’s leading robotic, scalable, portable and intelligently adaptable automated sorting system to life. 

The moderator is Jennifer Strailey. She is the editorial director of produce for Farm Journal, which includes The Packer and PMG — Produce Market Guide. Strailey brings more than two decades of experience covering competitive grocery, natural products and specialty food and beverage. She provides retail decision-makers with the insight, market intelligence, trends analysis, news and strategic merchandising concepts that drive sales.

Register now for the webinar.

 

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