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Diamond Foods has selected Transplace’s proprietary software-as-a-service (SaaS (News - Alert)) transportation management system (TMS) to improve operational efficiencies and supply chain visibility.

“After a rigorous selection process, we selected Transplace based on its leadership in the market, knowledgeable and experienced team, and comprehensive reporting capabilities and suite of services, which will help our company grow and gain market share,” said Gabe Sandoval, director of logistics at Diamond Foods.

Packaged food company Diamond Foods is focused on building and energizing brands including Kettle Brand Chips, Emerald snack nuts, Pop Secret popcorn and Diamond of California nuts.

Jeff Stites¸ vice president of supply chain and logistics at Diamond Foods, said that with Transplace’s SaaS solution, Diamond Foods now has optimal technology to support real-time visibility, planning, procurement and execution management across the company’s portfolio of brands.

“TMS also allows us to collaborate with Transplace's customer network and take advantage of cross customer co-loading opportunities,” Stites added.

With Transplace’ proprietary SaaS TMS, Diamond Foods can now effectively manage all inbound and outbound transportation from domestic vendors to its distribution centers and on to all customer locations. Diamond Foods will be able to access Transplace's Web-based technology and business intelligence (BI) analytics to optimize its transportation network, view shipments in real-time, reduce transportation costs and support long-term business goals.

The real-time reports will enable the packaged food company to run its business more cost-effectively, according to company officials.

 “Transplace provides the advanced technology and support that allows Diamond Foods to automate our processes and optimize our transportation management operations,” Sandoval said.

Transplace is a non-asset, North America-based third party logistics (3PL) provider offering manufacturers, retailers, chemical and consumer packaged goods companies the optimal blend of logistics technology and transportation management services. Earlier in January, the company announced the promotion of Frank McGuigan to executive vice president of operations.