Delivery Management: Recent Episodes
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Join the ExtenData team and guests as we discuss the last mile of the supply chain -- customer delivery. Topics will range from lowering the cost of delivery operations, retaining and expanding customer base through delivery customer service, and gaining visibility and control of delivery operations.
Join ExtenData's delivery management team to learn about their holiday meat smoking cost-saving tips AND lowering expenses in your foodservice delivery operations.
Join ExtenData's delivery management team to learn about their holiday meat smoking cost-saving tips AND lowering expenses in your foodservice delivery operations.
Track and trace items, cases, and pallets to achieve clean invoicing and receive proof of delivery by signature capture with our MobileConductor software.
Improve your bottom line and increase margins by up to 50% with improvements to your delivery operations and invoicing. In this fast-paced, under 30-minute webinar, determine if your delivery operations are generating and executing invoicing in the most efficient and productive way possible.
Know your customer delivery window expectations, track delivery window success rates and implement processes to simplify adherence. A head of lettuce is a head of lettuce. You need to hit your delivery windows to meet customer expectations and retain them.
In Episode 10, John McCabe and VP of Operations Strategy, Steve Sheridan, discuss customer confidence and improving operational efficiency. In addition, Steve share's his high praise for the ExtenData team and the unparalleled service and partnership provided.
Join ExtenData's delivery management team, with special guest Darrell Wilson, for this special webinar, The Great Debate: Salmon vs. Tuna. In this virtual class, they will discuss wood choices and a few of their smoking secrets. What are the pros and cons to both in regards to smoking fish? Find out!
In Episode 9, John McCabe and Director of Information Technology, Tami Niccum, discuss the use of MobileConductor proof of delivery software and the business growth benefit they’ve seen since partnering with ExtenData and MobileConductor.
Improve your bottom line and increase margins with improvements to your delivery operations and invoicing. In these three informative videos, Darrell Wilson, a foodservice delivery subject matter expert, helps you determine if your delivery operations are generating and executing invoicing in the most efficient and productive way possible.
You won’t want to miss this lively discussion on prepping and cooking both salmon and tuna belly. In this 45-minute webinar, we will discuss the offset smoker vs pellet smoker and the pros and cons to both in regards to smoking fish.
This virtual class will highlight the best mouth-watering cuts of meat to smoke and how to trim them prior to smoking. Our very own MobileConductor Delivery Management Analyst & Project Manager, Mike Casper will take you step-by-step through the prep for each cut.
Like any other business, food distributors must invest and take care to stay competitive in their market through one of two ways.
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Win new business.
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Keep existing customers.
Join ExtenData's delivery management team for this special webinar on the best cuts of meat to smoke. This 45-minute webinar will highlight the best mouth-watering cuts of meat to smoke and how to trim them prior to smoking.
In Episode 8, Steve Sager and Florida Food Service President, Jole Islam, discuss supply chain last-mile delivery visibility, driver technology adoption, and satisfying customer experiences.
Join ExtenData's delivery management team for this special virtual class on meat smoking. This class will highlight the best mouth-watering smoking techniques for your next gathering.
Collaboration and visibility are the buzzwords you need to know in the supply chain space. The increased scrutiny of supply chain mechanics in the last year requires leaders and operators of product distributors to level up their operational visibility and team collaboration.
Over the years, our team has created a generous collection of direct store delivery and proof of delivery related content designed to help start the conversation at businesses just like yours. Below is a quick list of our favorite bites related to reducing the cost of labor and risk associated with delivery errors, creating a competitive advantage.
In Episode 7, Georgia invites Darrell Wilson, MobileConductor’s Product Manager and Solution Architect, to discuss reliable transaction data during delivery operations and why dedicated electronic applications are the answer to improving decision making and increasing profitability.
It is 2019 and distribution companies are still using outdated paper-based delivery tracking. In Episode 6 Georgia goes back to Episode 5 with John McCabe, and revisits the topic to discuss how an electronic solution drives profitability in your delivery operations.
GS Foods, the leader in specialized foodservice distribution to the K-12 market will deploy the MobileConductor Delivery Management platform to manage last mile and delivery operations, across the US.
MobileConductor is the most flexible delivery software on the market. Eliminate delivery errors, improve inventory accuracy, and lower the cost of delivery. Watch your business grow with top-notch customer service and improved operations visibility. Start getting a return on your investment as soon as 6 months.
CENTENNIAL, CO—December 17, 2019 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named ExtenData to its 2019 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.
In 2020, Crystal Creamery rolled out a platform-enhanced version of MobileConductor on an updated Android Mobile environment. Combined with RoadNET(™), MobileConductor on a single in-cab device allows drivers and desktop users immediate visibility to field activities for dynamic decision making. Dairy delivery is time-sensitive - application enhancements such as consolidated route reporting, immediate delivery dock reconciliation, rapid returns (limiting deadhead runs and dumps), QR code receiving, client receiving checklists, and more.
What does a 35-52% delivery operations savings look like? Meet with our delivery visibility and optimization specialist, John McCabe. With nearly 25 years in enterprise software and supply chain, John will sit down with you to perform a Growth Through Delivery Assessment.
In 2012, Roberts Oxygen (Roberts) adopted an imperative to dramatically improve their delivery operations. The current system of paper-based tracking was no longer working. At this point, Roberts Oxygen engaged ExtenData to utilize MobileConductor™ Proof of Delivery.
New York’s premier distributor of premium specialty food and kosher products will deploy MobileConductor delivery management software to manage last mile and delivery operations, throughout the tri-state area.
Join ExtenData at the 2020 Unipro SCOPE Conference to learn how your business can achieve growth in a tight market by improving customer service, retaining customers, and gaining delivery operations control with MobileConductor, an award-winning delivery management application.
CENTENNIAL, CO—December 17, 2019 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named ExtenData to its 2019 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.
It is 2019 and distribution companies are still using paper-based delivery tracking. In Episode 6 Georgia goes back to Episode 5 with John McCabe, and revisits the topic to discuss how an electronic solution drives profitability in your delivery operations.
Your drivers are the face of your delivery business. Through delivery management technology you can give them the time and ability to provide a level of customer service that your competitors can't beat. In Episode 5 (10:17), Georgia and John sit down before the IFDA Distribution Solution Conference to discuss Growth Through Delivery.
Using technology for improved customer service is just one way you can stand apart from competitors. Now your delivery data can give your customers peace-of-mind.
As the foodservice industry becomes more competitive, the customer’s experience is crucial to stay ahead of the competition, retain customers, and grow your business. A head of lettuce is a head of lettuce. How you deliver that head of lettuce matters. In this brief 3 min podcast, Georgia Brown speaks with Steve Sager, President and CEO of ExtenData, MobileConductor’s creators.
CENTENNIAL, CO—December 19, 2016 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named ExtenData to its 2016 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.
"Safety, traceability, and profitability are imperatives for food logistics companies. We are once again honored to be recognized as an industry innovator, helping our customers achieve these objectives. Our team is passionate about evolving our suite of mobile software and business intelligence for the next generation of delivery management solutions," said Steve Sager, President and CEO of ExtenData.
In this brief 3 min podcast, Georgia speaks with John McCabe, Tortilla Industry Association Board Member and Director of Business Development for MobileConductor.
BOOTH 356 FOR DELIVERY SOLUTIONS AND FREE DRINKS!
For over 10 years, ExtenData has attended the IFDA Distribution Solution Conference to networking and problem solve with leading food service distribution professionals from around the world. This year we’d like to say thank you to those professionals who are at the core of our success.
The MobileConductor team will attend the 7th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference. Join them to understand how MobileConductor’s Bulk Transport software can help your proppant and oil field materials delivery operations.
During the event, our team will share the success stories of our oil and gas industry customers like Agility Energy and Vista Proppants and Logistics.
John talks about the state of the tortilla industry from his perspective in supply chain.
Centennial, CO, March 13, 2018 -- La Tolteca Tortilla Factory, a subsidiary of Anita’s Mexican Foods Corp., has selected the MobileConductor Delivery Management solution for their operations throughout Santa Barbara County and Southern California. La Tolteca will deploy the comprehensive proof of delivery functionality to streamline their tortilla products and tortilla chip customer order fulfillment.
“We are always looking at ways in which technology can help the business. We believe that MobileConductor will help us automate current processes, reduce product shrink and improve customer order accuracy,” said Mauro Gomez, the company’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our objective is to deliver efficiencies to our supply chain operations, minimize manual, paper-based processes and allow our route drivers to focus on our customers.”
Centennial, CO, March 21, 2018 -- Chavez Supermarkets have selected ExtenData's MobileConductor Delivery Management solution for their operations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Chavez will deploy the comprehensive proof of delivery functionality to streamline their internal bakery and custom decorative cake order fulfillment.
“This is a natural progression for our organization. We believe that MobileConductor will help us automate current processes, eliminate product shrink and improve store-to-store order accuracy,” said Eduardo Chavez, the retailer’s Assistant General Manager. “Our objective is to deliver efficiencies to our supply chain operations, minimize manual calculation entry mistakes, and allow our drivers to focus on our internal stores.”
DENVER, CO August 15, 2017 – By a vote at its Annual Members Meeting, The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) has elected John McCabe to join the Board of Directors, for a 2-year term. He joins the Board from ExtenData, a privately held Supply Chain software solutions development provider.
“This is a natural fit,” says, Jim Kabbani, CEO of TIA. “We are pleased to have John join the board. He brings a unique perspective to the Tortilla Industry Association, an excellent blend of industry knowledge and high technology supply chain solution experience”.
ALASKA’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF TORTILLA AND RELATED PRODUCTS WILL DEPLOY MOBILECONDUCTOR™ TO MANAGE DIRECT STORE DELIVERY, ROUTE SALES EXECUTION, AND CLEAN INVOICING.
DENVER, CO, April 10, 2017―ExenData announced Taco Loco Products has selected the MobileConductor™ Delivery Management solution for their delivery operations in Anchorage, AK. Taco Loco will deploy the direct store delivery and comprehensive proof of delivery functionality to streamline their route sales, order fulfillment, and improve customer satisfaction.
EXTENDATA’S MESSAGE ON CHANGE STRATEGY FOR PROOF OF DELIVERY IMPLEMENTATIONS
As a solution provider for clean invoicing and proof of delivery, ExtenData’s imperative is to ensure the business goals and objectives of our customer’s organization are achieved. In doing so, we must stand out as the best choice for client project success. Ironically, being the best is not always about our technology. Leading our clients through change is just as important.
On February 27, 2017, Supply & Demand Chain Executive officially announced in an online exclusive the 2017 Pros to Know. ExtenData's MobileConductor™ team was recognized for helping their supply chain clients prepare to meet the significant challenges in the year ahead.
THIS IS THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW FOR THE MOBILECONDUCTOR™ TEAM.
LEADING PROVIDER OF BULK AND PRE-PACKAGED SPICES AND CHILIES WILL DEPLOY MOBILECONDUCTOR™ TO MANAGE DIRECT STORE DELIVERY, ROUTE SALES, AND CLEAN INVOICING
CENTENNIAL, CO, JANUARY 18, 2017 ― Today ExtenData announced Don Juan Chilies has selected the MobileConductor™ Delivery Management solution for their operations in Colorado Springs, CO. Don Juan Chilies will deploy the direct store delivery (DSD) and comprehensive proof of delivery (POD) functionality to streamline their route sales, order fulfillment, and improve customer satisfaction.
CENTENNIAL, CO—December 19, 2016 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named ExtenData to its 2016 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.
"Safety, traceability, and profitability are imperatives for food logistics companies. We are once again honored to be recognized as an industry innovator, helping our customers achieve these objectives. Our team is passionate about evolving our suite of mobile software and business intelligence for the next generation of delivery management solutions," said Steve Sager, President and CEO of ExtenData.
In 2014, ExtenData hosted a two-part webinar series on this subject. The webinar was so popular that we've spruced it up, polished our rough edges, and will be bringing it back to you.
So what's this webinar all about? Join ExtenData to discuss the top 10 metrics for a successful distribution operation. During this webinar you’ll hear from industry expert, Darrell Wilson, about the metrics you should be tracking and benchmark ranges that will help your organization achieve higher levels of efficiency and profitability. Based off of industry reports and real world experience, the presenter will cover metrics from delivery accuracy and asset tracking, to fleet efficiency, and temperature monitoring. The webinar will provide actionable lessons for any distribution operation.
Webinar Topics
- Delivery window accuracy
- Measuring growth or stagnation with pieces per stop
- Route performance and optimization
- Continuous temperature monitoring
- The Value of O/S/D
- Unattended deliveries
- Tracking non-product assets
- And much more
“...fantastic webinar!”
“...it wasn’t a commercial or sales pitch, they showed their expertise through the topic discussion...”
On February 17, 2016, Supply & Demand Chain Executive officially announced in an online exclusive the 2016 Pro to Know. ExtenData's MobileConductor™ team was recognized for helping their supply chain clients prepare to meet the significant challenges in the year ahead.