NEWARK, NJ – Sep 18, 2023 PLM TrustLink took the stage at the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Solutions Conference in Dallas to tackle the ongoing challenges faced by food distributors. The workshop "Age Old Problems; Technology Solutions For Regulatory and Operational Success Management," offered invaluable insights into the 3 T's of food distribution - transparency, traceability and trust.

Food distributors face increased competition with age-old operational challenges such as inaccurate inventory, shrinkage, incomplete deliveries, delivery rejections, quality discounts, and even labor. On top of those daily challenges, new FDA FSMA 204 Rules will soon impact businesses with additional burdens to capture KDE’s and CTE’s, retain the data for 2 years, and produce documentation within 24 hours of request. This workshop unveiled how a proven technology can turn a food safety regulatory compliance burden to an operational success in distribution businesses by saving time and money, and bringing operations efficiencies.  

Don Durm, VP Customer Solutions, Amber Engebretson, Solutions Consultant, and Murli Ram, Managing Director, provided vital perspectives on how these challenges can be overcome through the strategic implementation of cutting-edge technology. They shed light on the impending FDA FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) 204 Rules, set to impact businesses in the sector. Their presentations also highlighted how the adoption of new technology not only ensures compliance but also streamlines distribution processes.