As history has proven in the baking industry, sometimes distribution can make or break a company. Through the years, direct-store delivery (DSD) routes have grown increasingly complex, as the market for drivers has become exponentially more competitive. Meanwhile, complete transparency and tracking of actionable data for analyzing productivity are increasingly standard industry features.
Efficiency is the name of the game across all aspects of the food industry. For snack and bakery companies managing varying degrees of their product distribution, including direct-store delivery (DSD) routes, streamlining operations can come in many forms, including new technologies.
New expansion promises faster temperature-controlled eCommerce fulfillment in Texas
November 23, 2020
RLS Logistics, a third-generation family-owned provider of cold chain solutions, announced a service expansion in Terrell, TX, to handle temperature-controlled direct to consumer fulfillment.
New routing and scheduling software integrated with telematics systems provides fleet managers with the tools they need to improve the delivery process.
Many corners of the bakery and snack market operate under tight margins, leaving little room for error. A delayed delivery can result in goods that arrive too late to be sold.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, has announced production plans for its 2018 and 2019 model-year lineup.