Vocollect, Raymond present breakthrough technologies

IFDA 2010 Distribution Solutions Conference, PITTSBURGH & TAMPA, USA: Vocollect Inc., a leader in voice-centric solutions for mobile workers, and The Raymond Corp., a global provider of material handling solutions, each presented “Breakthrough Technologies in the DC” at the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s 2010 Distribution Solutions conference, on October 25-27 at the Tampa Convention Center.

Earlier this year, Vocollect announced its vision of the voice-centric warehouse and its many breakthrough solutions designed to support the use of voice technology for replenishment, put-away, let-down, cycle-counting and other distribution tasks beyond picking. Voice-directed workflows improve overall performance and help companies maximize the overall ROI and TCO of their distribution operations.

“More than 70 percent of North America’s leading food companies trust Vocollect to help them solve their business challenges and deliver the highest gains in productivity and performance. Our October 15 announcement – in support of the Produce Traceability Initiative’s voice pick code to support produce traceability in distribution centers and warehouses that use voice technology for order selection – underscores our commitment to providing value to our food customers,” says Tom Murray, vice president of product management and marketing, Vocollect.

“Raymond’s lift truck fleet optimization solution is just one way that Raymond has delivered a customizable suite of tools to help companies in the foodservice industry reduce material handling costs and manage their fleets from anywhere in the world,” says Joe LaFergola, business and information solutions manager, The Raymond Corp.

“Raymond’s total commitment to understanding the foodservice industry and then delivering a comprehensive package of solutions and personalized service to help companies run their operations smarter is part of our philosophy, and we look forward to sharing these insights at the conference,” he said.