VAI Advances Food Industry Objectives with S2K Food Release 6.2

Ronkonkoma, N.Y. – January 10, 2025 – VAI, a leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software developer, announced the launch of the newest version of its Food ERP solution, S2K Food Release 6.2. VAI's ERP food-specific solution can automate and unify business operations throughout the company and help food distributors more effectively manage their supply chain, client relationships, and business resources in an era where food distribution companies must contend with changing consumer behaviors that prioritize health and transparency, rising food costs and inflation, sustainability guidelines and environmental impacts, labor shortages, and operational efficiencies.   

Every year, VAI adds customer-recommended features to its suite of software products, including new and emerging technology, keeping VAI ERP software products up to date with expanded capabilities. The flexible design of S2K Food Release 6.2 allows companies to personalize the solution to meet their specific requirements. S2K Food Release 6.2 offers an updated interface and advanced product features to enable customers to stay resilient and aid food distributors in overcoming industry challenges, while advancing company objectives for growth.

"This last year we've seen the most growth we’ve had in our company, ever, with the support of VAI’s Food software, said Patrick Lenover, director of project management at Morton Food Service. “We're looking to continue to grow, and having a good solution like VAI and their S2K Food ERP platform on our side is really helping us and our reps out there. Everything's working out."

“A dependable ERP solution is essential to companies' ability to compete and thrive,” said Joe Scioscia, executive vice president at VAI. "Food organizations will be able to access full self-service capabilities across all of our applications by utilizing S2K Food Release 6.2, which will enable them to obtain real-time visibility into their operations and remain resilient at all times."

VAI Food ERP leverages standard Food & Beverage Industry features, such as Catch Weight Processing, Broken Case Tracking, Route & Load Management, and Rebates, Allowances, and Billbacks. The software is FSMA 204 compliant with complete Lot and Date tracking for faster recall and analysis.

Some industry specific enhancements to the S2K Food Release 6.2 software include:

• Rebate, Promotion, and Billback Tracking and Management
• Route Management and Truck Pallet Building
• Suggested Retail Pricing (SRP) Management
• Mobile Ordering and Mobile Proof-of-Delivery
• Demand Planning and Suggested Purchasing
• Catchweight Processing and Broken Case Tracking
• Cigarettes and Tobacco Excise Tax and MSA Reporting

Key Features of S2K Food Release 6.2:

• Financial Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply and Demand Planning
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Sales
• Marketing Automation
• E-Commerce
• Process Manufacturing
• Cash & Carry / Retail Point-Of-Sale (POS)
• Mobile Applications

"Before VAI, when we had to look at why something didn’t ship, we had to look at four different systems and try to figure it out,” said Jodi Klopfer, director of sales & customer experience at Valley Cooperative Association.

“We’re now consolidating all that information into one system, where we can utilize reports to see a full picture."

Customer Resources:

AVA Companies: https://www.vai.net/customers/ava-companies

Hillcrest Foods: https://www.vai.net/customers/hillcrest-foods

Inter-County Bakery: https://www.vai.net/customers/inter-county-bakery

Morton Food Service: https://www.vai.net/customers/morton

Natural Choice Foods: https://www.vai.net/customers/natural-choice-foods

Seacore Seafood: https://www.vai.net/customers/seacore-seafood-inc

Valley Cooperative: https://www.vai.net/customers/valley-cooperative

To learn more about VAI’s ERP solutions, visit https://www.vai.net/solutions/wholesale-distribution/food-beverage.

 Food customers can take a product tour of VAI Food at: https://www.vai.net/pl/pt-sign-up

About VAI

VAI is a leading independent mid-market ERP software developer renowned for its flexible solutions and ability to automate critical business functions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. VAI's software solutions are backed by a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence that countless companies rely on. With specific ERP solutions for hard goods, food, and pharmaceutical companies, VAI has helped some of the most recognized companies address key industry requirements and deliver bottom-line results. VAI continues to innovate with new solutions that leverage business intelligence, analytics, mobility, and cloud technology to help customers make more informed business decisions and empower their mobile workforce. For more information, visit https://www.vai.net.