ReposiTrak welcomes self-distributed grocery chains into ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Randy Fields of ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak has welcomed one of California’s large regional, self distributed grocery chains to ReposiTrak traceability network. Implementation is underway for chain’s 200 retail locations and 200 suppliers. They prepare supply chains for compliance with FDA’s FSMA food traceability 204 regulation using easy-to-adopt, low-cost solution that’s backed by industry.
“For any self-distributed, full-service grocery retailer, cost and efficiency are at the forefront of every decision, as is regulatory compliance. FDA has made food traceability the law for certain foods. Now, it’s important to find a solution that meets their requirements yet works within the workflows and systems that you’ve already perfected throughout your operations.” says ReposiTrak chairman and CEO Randy Fields.
ReposiTrak traceability network has been implemented by more than 3,400 retail locations including numerous self-distributed retailers, representing 8% of retail grocery market. In addition, more than 1,200 suppliers are now part of network. Under FSMA 204, companies that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods on food traceability list (FTL) to establish and maintain key data element (KDE) records for critical tracking events (CTEs) in a product’s journey through supply chain. The ReposiTrak traceability network is only solution that’s scalable for total food supply chain, without need for new hardware, software or even labeling systems.
“Our solution is easy to implement and extremely inexpensive, especially for the self-distributed retailer. With decades of experience in the food traceability and food supply chain space, we understand that there are nuances to each company’s operations. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.” adds Fields.
The ReposiTrak traceability network is built upon large, already connected network of more than 110,000 individual supplier facilities, making onboarding process easier for retailers. ReposiTrak’s skilled team is prepared to have a real conversation with retailers to understand each company’s challenges and determine better approach. 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 retailer for products coming from their own distribution centres.
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