Perishable Supply Chains, Tapping New Produce Markets Through Innovative Distribution Since 1914, the Cleveland based Sanson Company has been a wholesaler of top quality produce and has grown to be one of the largest distributors in the Midwest, serving Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.Over his 15 years at Sanson, Matt Fritz has worked and managed within several departments of the organization including Transportation, Sales, and Organic Produce. He also manages one of the company’s latest initiatives, Blue Sky Green Fields. This innovative distribution concept leverages the growing number of corporate sponsored ‘wellness initiatives’ by providing companies with on-site delivery of fresh produce for their employees.Utilizing a web based shopping portal for individualized ordering and pairing that with an efficient picking and delivery network has enabled Blue Sky Green Fields to tap into the consumer market by delivering to corporate locations around the Cleveland area within 24 hours of order placement.Matt will discuss the Mid-West produce supply chain and the Sanson Company, as well as the successes and challenges of starting up the Blue Sky Green Fields service.
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