The CSCS team returned from the IFDA Solutions Conference in Columbus energized by the conversations and momentum around next-generation supply chain visibility. The show confirmed what we’ve been seeing in the market all year: product-level visibility and traceability are no longer optional they’re table stakes for foodservice distribution.
Key Learnings
Product-level monitoring is critical. Distributors, retailers, and partners made it clear that cold chain success depends on going beyond trailer or reefer-level data. Product and pallet-level visibility reduces spoilage, protects margins, and ensures compliance with FSMA 204 and customer requirements.
Integration gaps remain the biggest barrier. Many operators are still running disconnected WMS, TMS, and telematics systems. CSCS’s ability to connect over 1,000 platforms with prebuilt connectors was a recurring point of interest. Leaders are seeking faster onboarding and a true single pane of glass for inbound, outbound, and last-mile operations.
ROI is measurable and urgent. The conference highlighted the business case for visibility: cutting freight spend, reducing labor costs, and preventing waste. Attendees reinforced that solutions must deliver value in months, not years aligning with CSCS’s track record of ROI within 6–9 months .
Compliance is driving decisions. From FSMA 204 to chain-of-custody requirements in healthcare and pharma, customers want platforms that can prove compliance automatically through IoT-driven, audit-ready reporting.
The CSCS Advantage
At IFDA, we demonstrated how Integration, Visibility, and Optimization come together in our AI-powered platform:
Integration: Connecting WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT, and telematics into one unified fabric with real-time orchestration.
Visibility: Delivering pallet-level condition monitoring, shipment tracking, and exception alerts, 90-100% visibility improvements are achievable.
Optimization: Using SCOTI AI to automate routing, dispatch, and demand planning, turning reactive operations into adaptive, self-optimizing workflows.
Why It Matters
The conversations at IFDA made it clear: distributors are looking for platforms that don’t just bolt on visibility but embed it across the end-to-end journey from PO to Proof of Delivery. CSCS is answering that call with a modular, enterprise-grade solution built for the distribution and Logistics market but scalable to the largest networks.