From Manual to Modern:Batory Foods’ Shift to Real-Time Transportation Visibility Tracking
Industry
Application
Background
Batory Foods is a national distributor of sweeteners, starches,fruits, vegetables, proteins, fibers, oils, and more. It delivers a range of premium food ingredients to manufacturers in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries across the U.S. The company bridges top-tier food ingredient producers with food and beverage brands. With a network of warehouses and distribution centers, Batory Foods ensures rapid and efficient product delivery.
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The situation
Batory Foods has an extensive shipping network, with thousands of deliveries moving across a sprawling logistics infrastructure. The company required real-time visibility into their shipments, to ensure timely and accurate updates. The solution had to improve operational efficiency but also maintain high standards of service. Through enhanced tracking, Batory Foods aimed to improve transparency and control, minimize disruptions, and better serve its customers.
The challenge
Batory Foods faced significant challenges using spreadsheets to manually track and trace their shipments. The reliance on these outdated methods led to frequent oversights and errors. Customers increasingly demanded real-time updates on their shipments, highlighting the inefficiency of the manual processes that consumed hours of manpower each day. This cumbersome approach not only strained resources but also compromised the accuracy and timeliness of shipment information. Batory Foods sought a smarter system to enhance tracking capabilities and meet the growing expectations of its customers.
The solution
The e2open team introduced Batory Foods to a game-changing real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) solution or its tracking and tracing challenges. Logistics Visibility provides precise and instantaneous shipment updates, aligned perfectly with Batory Foods’ needs. This partnership promised to address the inefficiencies of their manual processes and provide the accurate, real-time visibility that their customers required. The introduction of real-time transportation visibility offered a much-needed solution to streamline Batory Foods’ logistics operations and enhance its overall service quality.
The situation
Batory Foods has an extensive shipping network, with thousands of deliveries moving across a sprawling logistics infrastructure. The company required real-time visibility into their shipments, to ensure timely and accurate updates. The solution had to improve operational efficiency but also maintain high standards of service. Through enhanced tracking, Batory Foods aimed to improve transparency and control, minimize disruptions, and better serve its customers.
The challenge
Batory Foods faced significant challenges using spreadsheets to manually track and trace their shipments. The reliance on these outdated methods led to frequent oversights and errors. Customers increasingly demanded real-time updates on their shipments, highlighting the inefficiency of the manual processes that consumed hours of manpower each day. This cumbersome approach not only strained resources but also compromised the accuracy and timeliness of shipment information. Batory Foods sought a smarter system to enhance tracking capabilities and meet the growing expectations of its customers.
The solution
The e2open team introduced Batory Foods to a game-changing real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) solution or its tracking and tracing challenges. Logistics Visibility provides precise and instantaneous shipment updates, aligned perfectly with Batory Foods’ needs. This partnership promised to address the inefficiencies of their manual processes and provide the accurate, real-time visibility that their customers required. The introduction of real-time transportation visibility offered a much-needed solution to streamline Batory Foods’ logistics operations and enhance its overall service quality.
The outcome
With the success of the initial launch, Batory Foods has agreed to adopt additional RTTV services. Batory Foods and its carriers have successfully completed the set-up process. All stakeholders have participated in comprehensive training to ensure a smooth transition. Batory Foods is anticipating the full rollout this fall. The solution promises to enhance logistics visibility and efficiency, aligning perfectly with the company’s commitment to superior customer service.
Real-Time Tracking
FOR INSTANT AND ACCURATE UPDATES
Enhanced Accuracy
BY CONSOLIDATING DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
Better Customer Service
WITH TIMELY AND PRECISE UPDATES FOR CUSTOMERS
Advanced Analytics
TO OPTIMIZE LOGISTICS, IDENTIFY BOTTLENECKS, AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
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