CHESHIRE, Conn. -- Bozzuto's here will go live with its first-ever warehouse management system at its two distribution centers here April 19.The system, which will use radio frequency technology, will track inbound...
IRWINDALE, Calif. -- The distribution and fleet operations of Hughes Family Markets here will be integrated into the distribution systems of Ralphs Grocery Co., Compton, Calif., once the acquisition of both retailers...
ATLANTA -- Efficient Consumer Response, the industry initiative that promised $30 billion in savings from eliminating inefficiencies in the supermarket supply chain, is undergoing a series of changes.ECR today is less...
SEATTLE -- The benefits of consolidation are becoming increasingly evident, according to Joe Andraski, vice president of customer marketing operations at Nabisco, Parsippany, N.J.One multivendor consolidation program...
Atlanta -- While the collection of programs and processes under the Efficient Consumer Response umbrella has traditionally been focused on bringing greater efficiency to the supply chain, the application of ECR...
WASHINGTON -- Supermarket retailers are very active in recycling and want to gain more expertise in preparing for energy deregulation, according to the "Report on Environmental Practices," published by the Food...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Palletization of meat products cuts both unloading and turnaround time in the distribution center, according to a study conducted at Supervalu here. Based on the survey results, the wholesaler plans to...
MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P here, which has two stores with stationary self-checkout systems, is evaluating self-checkout systems that use an open systems platform for possible use in additional locations.A number of U.S...
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- Brodbeck Enterprises here, operator of Dick's Supermarket, launched its new web site, which features paperless coupons, earlier this month.With paperless coupons, discounts are electronically...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- S. Abraham & Sons here began installing an automated load-building/route-planning system earlier this month at its distribution center, also here. The software will allow the wholesaler to more...