November 9, 2023
Technology and automation can be an effective way to improve business processes, workflow and productivity. Understanding where your foodservice distribution business is on the technology spectrum compared with similar companies can help strengthen your growth strategies. This report covers aggregate industry statistics on current and planned use of various technologies.
The report includes information on existing and intended technology use in the office, warehouse and on trucks, as well as the purpose and effectiveness of use. In addition, it includes data on company IT staffing, structure, and decision-making.
Data was collected from 53 participating foodservice distributors Sep-Oct 2023. The report breaks down data by total sales volume (under $100M, $100M-$200M, $201M-$500M, over $500M).
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Participating companies receive free access to this report and more. Non-participating IFDA members $249. Non-members $499.
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