The time has come when retailers may begin moving fast-forward with electronic data interchange.Much of the technology required to make greater use of EDI for a broad range of applications has been available for some...
Electronic data interchange represents the future: reduced paperwork, a streamlined labor force, fewer processing errors and substantial operational savings.So far, the benefits of EDI have been limited to a few...
HASTINGS, Mich. -- G&R Felpausch Co. here is rolling out a computerized scheduling system chainwide after labor hours were reduced substantially in a test.The retailer plans to roll out its labor scheduling system in...
SEATTLE -- Energy will be the hot topic this week.More than 200 attendees are expected to converge here for this year's Food Marketing Institute Energy and Technical Services Conference. The three-day event will focus...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The latest developments in the Efficient Consumer Response initiative will be highlighted at the National-American Wholesale Grocers' Association's Productivity Conference here next month.Of the...
CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co. here will test a computerized shelf display system designed to increase the flexibility and efficiency of item promotions.With the new wireless system, Kroger and participating manufacturers...
With the cost of coolants headed sky high, plugging refrigerant leaks is emerging as a top priority at many chains."No matter if it's a new or an old refrigerant, or if you're converting from one [coolant] to another...
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Fleming Cos. will dramatically expand its use of electronic data interchange in the year ahead.The company here will roll out an expanded EDI-based electronic funds transfer program to several of its...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. -- Quality Foods here is using a laser-activated wand scanner to enhance productivity and cut costs.The cordless system features a voice prompt that announces product information when a shelf tag is...
CINCINNATI -- In a move to put the right information into the hands of category managers and other key personnel, Kroger Co. here is implementing a client-server computer platform at its headquarters and divisional...