Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named Esker, a global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for finance and customer service functions, to its 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers award, which honours software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain.

“Software developments and emerging technologies are what make the world go ‘round. They’re what make supply chains move, even when the world stops. They’re what keeps people, products and plants safe. They provide traceability, visibility, efficiency and credibility. And the winners from this year’s award prove that there are no limitations to what software and technology can do in the supply chain space,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

From bottlenecks at the ports to suppliers shutting down for COVID protocol, cold food and beverage companies across the supply chain responded with agility and deeper collaboration to overcome numerous challenges in 2021. These trials further show that a company is only as strong as its business ecosystem. Maintaining strong supplier relationships is crucial to customer satisfaction and the company’s bottom line.

“We are delighted to be recognised as a top technology provider for the sixth consecutive year,” said Steve Smith, U.S. Chief Operating Officer at Esker. “Esker strives to strengthen relationships between companies, their suppliers,  customers and employees to enable future growth for all.”

Esker proudly provides document process automation across procure-to-pay (P2P) and invoice-to-cash (I2C) functions to reduce errors and free employees from tedious tasks. Employees then have more time to interact frequently and accurately with suppliers in Esker’s P2P suite thanks to its 360-degree view of supplier information. From the supplier’s perspective, the portal’s simple registration process and self-service features makes it easier to repeatedly conduct business.

Contracts, the cornerstone of any business, are no longer siloed and inefficient with Esker solutions. Its automation allows for contract lifecycle management, tracking of spend and notification of renewal dates in the dashboard analytics. Other benefits of Esker P2P automation include invoice processing efficiency, rapid accessibility to documents, enhanced visibility into key accounts payable (AP) metrics, and more effective management of staff.

A main barrier to supply chain collaboration is ERP misalignment. In Esker’s 2021 State of Finance Report, 96% of respondents say that ERP misalignment is a barrier to their company’s growth, with nearly half (47%) identifying it as a significant barrier. Esker’s solutions are ERP-agnostic and integrate with existing environments. Customers and suppliers can maintain their ERP independence without having to change the way they work.

Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ Nov/Dec 2021 print issue. Go to https://www.foodlogistics.com/ to view the full list of Top Software & Technology Providers. Go to https://www.foodlogistics.com/awards to learn more about other Food Logistics’ awards.

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The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers honours leading software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global food and beverage supply chain.

“From fleet management to warehouse management to simply just track and trace along the cold food chain, these software and technology providers have definitely stepped it up to ensure cold food and beverage products continue moving along the line without incident,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “This pandemic has thrown the food industry a curveball, but many of these providers fast-tracked the development and deployment of their solutions to ensure food safety, traceability, visibility and quality assurance. So, to these winners and others in the industry working to make a difference, thank you!”

As the food and beverage industry continues to grapple with unprecedented growth and urgency, it has become more critical than ever to ensure back-office efficiency, guarantee accurate data and encourage scalability and cash flow. There has been a monumental shift in how business is conducted, such as functioning with limited resources and the introduction of widespread remote working. This shift has only increased the need for cash on hand and more efficient, cost-effective automation.

With Esker’s 360-degree view over customer interactions, food and beverage companies are able to automate the manual tasks within order management, invoice delivery and cash application, preventing costly errors like sluggish cash flow, lack of visibility on global risk exposure and delays in fulfillment.

“We’re honoured to be recognised as a top technology provider for the fifth consecutive year — especially as the food and beverage industry continues to experience strains impacting the global supply chain,” said Steve Smith, U.S. Chief Operating Officer at Esker. “We recognise this is a time that businesses need to better connect their people and processes. Esker enables this with our comprehensive solutions, all while streamlining payments and cash flow to keep businesses running strong.”

Companies on this year’s 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list will be profiled in the November/December 2020 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at https://www.foodlogistics.com/.

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Food Logistics is a publication dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain. The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers serves as a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.

Companies on the 2019 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list will be profiled in the November/December 2019 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

Read full press release here.

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The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list serves as a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.

“The digital supply chain continues its rapid emergence, bringing with it expanded capabilities that impact visibility, security, compliance and efficiency,” remarked Lara L. Sowinski, Editorial Director for Food Logistics and its sister publication, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Every aspect of the global food supply chain stands to benefit from new and innovative software and technology that is fundamentally changing the global food supply chain.”

As the food and beverage industry experiences consistent growth, ensuring there are back-office processes in place that are efficient, provide accurate data and encourage scalability is crucial to keeping up with higher order volume. Due to the short window of time between receiving the order and getting it through the supply chain before expiration, accurate and timely processing is critical. Esker’s Order Processing automation solution eliminates redundant, time-consuming tasks, allowing companies to achieve higher order accuracy rates, reduce processing time, and free up Customer Service Representatives to focus on higher-value tasks.

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