Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named ORTEC as one of the winners of this year’s Top Software & Tech award, which spotlights new-to-market software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency, and visibility to the supply chain space. This is the second time ORTEC has received this recognition.

This award featured two main categories (Small Business <$50 million and Enterprise >$49 million) and then five sub-categories within each main category: Procurement/ERP Software, Robotics, and Supply Chain Visibility Solutions, WMS/TMS Software and Warehouse Automation. Close to 43% of submissions pertained to supply chain visibility solutions, followed by WMS/TMS software (23%), warehouse automation (18%), procurement/ERP software (12%), and robotics at just 4% of the submissions. Fifty-five percent of the entries were enhancements to already existing solutions, where 45% came are new-to-market technologies. Further, 58% of submissions came from small businesses, under $50 million, and 42% came from Enterprises, over $50 million.

“Automation, sustainability, smart technology, supply chain optimization, and risk management were the major themes of this year’s new software and technology solutions. These new products and enhancements are upping the ante in modernizing how product moves through the chain, and I appreciate everything this year’s winners do to ensure the safety, security, and sustainability of our supply chains,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Go to https://foodl.me/kmr2r068 to view the full list of winners.

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by Food Logistics once again for our commitment to delivering world-class technology solutions,” says Mat Witte, CEO of ORTEC Americas. “At ORTEC, we continuously strive to innovate and enhance our products to meet the evolving needs of our customers in foodservice, beverage, and grocery distribution. This recognition reinforces our dedication to providing advanced optimization solutions that drive efficiency and success.”

ORTEC's Foodservice Solution is designed to optimize logistics and enhance operational efficiency within the foodservice industry. By leveraging advanced analytics and real-time data, this solution enables businesses to streamline their supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve service levels. With features such as route optimization and demand forecasting, ORTEC empowers foodservice providers to deliver fresh products to customers while maximizing profitability and sustainability.

“As a leader in the industry, I have witnessed firsthand the significant impact our routing and delivery solutions have on final mile operations,” adds Witte. “This technology not only enables companies to thrive but also helps them develop better long-term strategies and visions. We are honored to be recognized by Food Logistics for the hard work and dedication of our continuous improvement team and the entire ORTEC organization in making our solutions impactful for our customers.”

About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development, and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.com.

About IRONMARKETS 
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.