[June 24, 2014]

Airclic Named a 2014 "Top Green Provider" by Food Logistics

Airclic, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions that enhance visibility and control throughout the mobile supply chain, today announced that it has been named by Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated exclusively to the food and beverage supply chain, as one of this year's Top Green Providers in software and technology.

Top Green Providers recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. With a focus on sustainability in the global food supply chain, Food Logistics profiles companies who are exceeding industry standards in their sector. This year's list includes food producers and manufacturers, 3PLs, transportation and logistics providers, equipment manufacturers and others whose products and services are driving sustainability from farm to fork.

Airclic was specifically recognized for its Perform for Food product, a cloud-based, mobile food distribution software that eliminates paper and paper processes across every step of the food distribution process. It is utilized by leaders in the foodservice industry that distribute to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality faciliies, government operations and educational institutions. Perform for Food customers see an average savings of $400 per truck per month ($18.50 per truck per day) as a result of eliminating paper and paper processing costs while also reducing overages, shortages and damages (OS&Ds). Many customers lower their customer service costs and also see a reduction in days sales outstanding (DSO) from eight to one-increasing revenue flow.

Speaking on Perform for Food, Airclic CEO Mike Lee, said, "Foodservice businesses see a return on their investment within the first six months through improved order accuracy, reduced costs related to paper and paper processing and improved revenue flow through clean invoicing. We are proud to have been recognized alongside other visionaries in the global food supply chain for the difference this product is making to improve the environmental impact of our customers' logistics operations."

"In the food and beverage sector, sustainability and environmental stewardship are primary considerations given the unique relationship between businesses in this sector and our planet's natural resources," explained Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief for Food Logistics. "Our 2014 list of Top Green Providers includes agricultural companies, 3PLs, temperature-controlled facilities and others who demonstrate leadership in sustainability, which in turn positively affects their customers as well."

Large and mid-sized global companies leverage Airclic's cloud-based products to realize measurable improvements in their business operations. Airclic understands the unique needs of food distribution companies, supporting more than $165 billion in transactions each year and helping leading food distributors improve operational efficiencies and order accuracy, while lowering expenses.

Companies on this year's Top Green Providers list will be profiled in the June 2014 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

About Airclic

Airclic is the company that customers count on to support their mobile supply chain operations, helping them become more efficient while lowering costs and enhancing customer relationships. The company is the trusted partner for food service, retail, transportation and healthcare organizations worldwide that need to deliver goods safely on time and on budget - and its cloud-based solutions automate some 15 million business transactions every day, worth more than $165 billion yearly. Airclic's Perform products provide needed visibility and control across the last mile of the mobile supply chain and cross-docking operations to improve cost effectiveness and enable a competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company. The publication serves the information needs of executives involved in various aspects of the global food and beverage supply chain. Through our print and online products, we provide news, trends, and best practices that help more than 24,000+ grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors, and retailers make better business decisions. Visit us online at www.foodlogistics.com.

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