| Technology |
Making Best Quality and Fastest Service a reality at Lancaster.Lancaster's investment in warehousing and technology includes: Our state-of-the-art management information system allows unlimited custom reporting and tracking capability, electronic data interface with customer's MIS systems for ordering and inventory control, in addition to Internet ordering capabilities and traditional fax and phone ordering.
Radio Frequency Inventory Management System Operating in "real-time", our Radio Frequency System (RF), maintains a perpetual inventory count and helps eliminate "out of stock" situations.
Roadnet™ Routing Software We are able to rout our trucks efficiently by employing satellite based Roadnet TM routing software by UPS, so orders get to you sooner, wherever needed.
"Cadec™ Fleet Tracking Software Each truck is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) system that not only tells us where the truck is, but also allows us to be in constant communication with the driver.
Dedicated, Refrigerated Shipping and Receiving Docks A constant "cold chain" from truck, through receiving, staging and shipping guarantees you receive the highest quality product available.
Seven Separate, Ethylene Controlled Temperature Zones All of our state-of-the-art storage areas are remotely monitored for temperature, humidity and ethylene gas. This allows us to maintain the freshest quality produce for our customers.
Modern Truck Fleet We operate our own fleet of straight trucks and tractor-trailers. Our trucks are professionally maintained by our own Fleet Mechanic Team in state-of-the-art maintenance bays.
Ripening Rooms We can provide the desired stage of ripeness on a daily basis using the latest technology and space available to ripen bananas, tomatoes, avocados, melons and other tropical fruit in our state-of-the-art ripening rooms. |
