ReposiTrak and Upshop Partner to Level Up Traceability Capabilities across America’s Grocery Stores
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) and Upshop have announced a strategic partnership to extend end-to-end food traceability capabilities to store level, addressing FDA's FSMA 204 food traceability requirements. The collaboration aims to help retailers maintain complete traceability from supply chain to stores where products are sold to end consumers.
The partnership addresses critical challenges in food safety compliance, as Distribution Centers handle approximately 800,000 cases per week at 100 cases per hour. Adding traceability requirements could increase cycle time by over 20%. The integrated solution offers seamless store-level traceability, improved vendor reconciliation, enhanced FDA compliance management, and strengthened food safety protocols.
The solution integrates ReposiTrak's supply chain traceability data with Upshop's store receiving technology, enabling retailers to meet regulatory obligations without burdening store associates with complex processes. The integrated solution is immediately available to retailers nationwide.
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) e Upshop hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per estendere le capacità di tracciabilità alimentare end-to-end a livello di negozio, affrontando i requisiti di tracciabilità alimentare della FDA previsti dalla FSMA 204. La collaborazione mira ad aiutare i dettaglianti a mantenere una tracciabilità completa dalla catena di approvvigionamento ai negozi dove i prodotti vengono venduti ai consumatori finali.
La partnership affronta sfide critiche nella conformità alla sicurezza alimentare, poiché i Centri di Distribuzione gestiscono circa 800.000 casi a settimana a una media di 100 casi all'ora. Aggiungere i requisiti di tracciabilità potrebbe aumentare il tempo di ciclo di oltre il 20%. La soluzione integrata offre una tracciabilità fluida a livello di negozio, una migliore riconciliazione dei fornitori, una gestione potenziata della conformità alla FDA e protocolli di sicurezza alimentare rafforzati.
La soluzione integra i dati di tracciabilità della catena di approvvigionamento di ReposiTrak con la tecnologia di ricezione dei negozi di Upshop, consentendo ai dettaglianti di soddisfare gli obblighi normativi senza appesantire i collaboratori del negozio con processi complessi. La soluzione integrata è immediatamente disponibile per i dettaglianti a livello nazionale.
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) y Upshop han anunciado una asociación estratégica para extender las capacidades de trazabilidad alimentaria de extremo a extremo a nivel de tienda, abordando los requisitos de trazabilidad alimentaria de la FDA según la FSMA 204. La colaboración tiene como objetivo ayudar a los minoristas a mantener una trazabilidad completa desde la cadena de suministro hasta las tiendas donde se venden los productos a los consumidores finales.
La asociación aborda desafíos críticos en el cumplimiento de la seguridad alimentaria, ya que los Centros de Distribución manejan aproximadamente 800,000 casos por semana a una tasa de 100 casos por hora. Agregar requisitos de trazabilidad podría aumentar el tiempo de ciclo en más del 20%. La solución integrada ofrece trazabilidad sin interrupciones a nivel de tienda, mejor reconciliación de proveedores, gestión mejorada del cumplimiento de la FDA y protocolos de seguridad alimentaria fortalecidos.
La solución integra los datos de trazabilidad de la cadena de suministro de ReposiTrak con la tecnología de recepción de tiendas de Upshop, permitiendo a los minoristas cumplir con las obligaciones regulatorias sin abrumar a los asociados de la tienda con procesos complejos. La solución integrada está disponible de inmediato para minoristas en todo el país.
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK)와 Upshop은 식품 추적 가능성을 매장 수준으로 확장하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 FDA의 FSMA 204 식품 추적성 요구 사항을 다루고 있습니다. 이 협업은 소매업체들이 공급망에서 최종 소비자에게 판매되는 매장까지 완전한 추적성을 유지하도록 돕는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 파트너십은 식품 안전 준수에서 중요한 문제를 해결합니다. 유통 센터는 주당 약 800,000 케이스를 처리하며, 시간당 100 케이스의 속도로 진행됩니다. 추적성 요구 사항을 추가하면 사이클 타임이 20% 이상 증가할 수 있습니다. 통합 솔루션은 매장 수준의 원활한 추적성, 개선된 공급업체 조정, 강화된 FDA 준수 관리 및 강화된 식품 안전 프로토콜을 제공합니다.
이 솔루션은 ReposiTrak의 공급망 추적성 데이터와 Upshop의 매장 수령 기술을 통합하여 소매업체들이 복잡한 프로세스로 매장 직원들에게 부담을 주지 않고도 규제 의무를 충족할 수 있도록 합니다. 이 통합 솔루션은 전국의 소매업체에 즉시 제공됩니다.
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) et Upshop ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour étendre les capacités de traçabilité alimentaire de bout en bout au niveau des magasins, en répondant aux exigences de traçabilité alimentaire de la FDA selon la FSMA 204. La collaboration vise à aider les détaillants à maintenir une traçabilité complète depuis la chaîne d'approvisionnement jusqu'aux magasins où les produits sont vendus aux consommateurs finaux.
Ce partenariat aborde des défis critiques en matière de conformité à la sécurité alimentaire, alors que les centres de distribution traitent environ 800 000 cas par semaine à un rythme de 100 cas par heure. L'ajout d'exigences de traçabilité pourrait augmenter le temps de cycle de plus de 20%. La solution intégrée offre une traçabilité fluide au niveau des magasins, une meilleure réconciliation des fournisseurs, une gestion renforcée de la conformité à la FDA et des protocoles de sécurité alimentaire améliorés.
La solution intègre les données de traçabilité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de ReposiTrak avec la technologie de réception des magasins d'Upshop, permettant aux détaillants de répondre aux obligations réglementaires sans surcharger les employés du magasin avec des processus complexes. La solution intégrée est immédiatement disponible pour les détaillants à l'échelle nationale.
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) und Upshop haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die Möglichkeiten der lückenlosen Lebensmittelsicherheit bis hin zum Einzelhandel auszubauen und die Anforderungen der FSMA 204 zur Lebensmittelsicherheit der FDA zu erfüllen. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, Einzelhändler bei der vollständigen Rückverfolgbarkeit von der Lieferkette bis zu den Geschäften, in denen die Produkte an Endverbraucher verkauft werden, zu unterstützen.
Die Partnerschaft nimmt kritische Herausforderungen in der Lebensmittelsicherheit ernst, da die Verteilzentren wöchentlich rund 800.000 Fälle mit einer Rate von 100 Fällen pro Stunde bearbeiten. Die Hinzufügung von Rückverfolgbarkeitsanforderungen könnte die Durchlaufzeit um über 20% erhöhen. Die integrierte Lösung bietet eine nahtlose Rückverfolgbarkeit auf Store-Ebene, verbesserte Anbieteranpassung, verstärktes Management der FDA-Konformität und gestärkte Lebensmittelsicherheitsprotokolle.
Die Lösung integriert die Daten zur Lieferkettenverfolgbarkeit von ReposiTrak mit der Wareneingangstechnologie von Upshop und ermöglicht es Einzelhändlern, regulatorischen Verpflichtungen nachzukommen, ohne die Mitarbeiter des Geschäfts mit komplexen Prozessen zu belasten. Die integrierte Lösung ist sofort für Einzelhändler landesweit verfügbar.
- Strategic partnership extends end-to-end food traceability capabilities
- Solution addresses FDA compliance requirements without disrupting operations
- Immediate availability of integrated solution nationwide
- Improves vendor reconciliation and credit recovery processes
- Implementation could increase processing time by 20% at distribution centers
- Additional 2,200 hours per week workload potential for distribution centers
Insights
This strategic partnership positions ReposiTrak at the forefront of the $8.4 billion food traceability solutions market. The collaboration addresses a critical industry pain point - the FDA's FSMA 204 compliance requirements that many retailers are struggling to implement efficiently.
The solution's architecture is particularly impressive from a technical standpoint. By integrating with existing store receiving technology, it eliminates the estimated
Key market implications include:
- Enhanced competitive positioning against major players like IBM Food Trust and FoodLogiQ
- Potential for significant market share growth in the retail segment
- Creation of high-margin recurring revenue streams through SaaS licensing
- Strengthened customer retention through deep integration with store operations
The partnership's timing is strategic, coming ahead of the FDA's compliance deadline and amid increasing consumer demand for food safety transparency. This positions ReposiTrak to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing food traceability market, which is projected to reach
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Help Retailers Meet New FDA Requirements While Driving Operational Efficiencies for Grocery Stores
The partnership comes as retailers face increasing industry pressure to ensure complete traceability from the supply chain to the store where the product is sold to the end consumer. Store-centric traceability is imperative for several reasons:
- According to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability final rule, Retail Food Establishments (RFEs), including supermarkets, must maintain traceability records for the foods they receive. The purpose of FSMA 204 is to “allow for faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and/or deaths.” Traceback investigations start at the store, and therefore the data must follow the product all the way to the store.
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Food passes through Distribution Centers (DCs) at a tremendous volume and pace. For example, the average DC handles about 800,000 cases per week at a throughput of 100 cases per hour worked – the equivalent of 8,000 hours worked per week. If traceability added just 10 seconds per case, that would be an additional 2,200 hours per week (
27.5% ). That increases cycle time (the amount of time from order placement to store delivery) by more than20% and for facilities already at or near capacity, that “today's work” won’t be completed until tomorrow.
"Many retailers don't realize that traceability requirements don't stop at the distribution center – data must be captured at the store," said Randy Fields, chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak. "Our partnership with Upshop creates a comprehensive solution that delivers operational value while enabling retailers to meet the FDA’s requirement and remain competitive in an industry that’s rapidly adopting food traceability.”
Upshop and ReposiTrak make it easy to capture traceability data at retail stores by porting ReposiTrak’s existing supply chain traceability data through Upshop’s existing store receiving technology. The result is seamless traceability that maintains efficiency in store operations.
"Stores represent the final and most critical link in the food safety chain," said Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop. "Our partnership with ReposiTrak ensures that retailers can meet their regulatory obligations without burdening store associates with complex new processes. We've focused on making compliance simple and intuitive while helping stores recover value through better receiving and vendor management."
The integrated solution is available immediately to retailers nationwide. Benefits include:
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Seamless store-level traceability that integrates with existing workflows, such as:
- Traceability around receipts from DSD, DC, Commissary and even store-to-store transfers
- Traceability around in-store transformation processes, such as when lettuce is used in a sandwich
- Improved vendor reconciliation and credit recovery
- Enhanced compliance management with FDA traceability requirements
- Strengthened food safety protocols and customer trust
For more information, retailers are invited to attend a FREE upcoming webinar:
ASK US ANYTHING | TRACEABILITY: How Retailers Can Solve Source-to-Store Traceability for FSMA 204
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Join Upshop Vice President of Customer Success Lauren Kennedy and ReposiTrak Chief Customer Officer Derek Hannum as they address your questions about simplifying compliance and getting ready for FSMA 204.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2760259515033038936?source=PR
About Upshop
Upshop is the foremost provider of a SaaS platform designed to streamline forecasting, ordering, production, and inventory optimization processes for food retailers. Its unified platform simplifies and enhances associate tasks, promoting smarter and more interconnected operations across Fresh, Center, DSD, and eCommerce departments. With over 450+ retailers and 50,000+ stores relying on its mission-critical operations platform globally, customers have witnessed substantial enhancements in sales, shrinkage reduction, food safety, and sustainability throughout their stores.
To learn more about the Total Store Operations Experience, visit https://upshop.com/, and watch customer testimonials at Upshop Total Store Operations Experience - YouTube
About ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK) provides retailers, suppliers and wholesalers with a robust solution suite consisting of three product families: food traceability, compliance and risk management and supply chain solutions. ReposiTrak’s integrated, cloud-based applications are supported by an unparalleled team of experts. For more information, please visit Repositrak.com
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ReposiTrak
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