Santa Clara, CA – RedLine Solutions has partnered with Gary Fleming, a leading expert in traceability for fresh produce, to offer PTI consulting to companies who need strategic guidance on PTI implementation planning. The combined resources and services of RedLine and Gary Fleming can help customers make sense of PTI; including how it will impact how they interact with trading partners, changes in their information systems needs, and the changes needed for their current operations to become PTI compliant.
This alliance can help customers:
- Learn what is required by PTI initiatives, including what are standards versus what is desired. Distinguishing between what is required versus what is desired could save significant time and money.
- Understand what needs to be done now to meet the initiative milestones.
- Understand the impact to trading partners.
- Understand the impact of the recently passed Food Safety Modernization Act.
- Create an implementation roadmap including logical progression of activities, and efficiencies in implementing.
“This partnership brings significant resources to our customers,” said Todd Baggett, CEO RedLine Solutions. “Gary has authored many of the standards in use today by grower shippers, grocery retailers and foodservice companies.”
According to Gary Fleming, “only a few technology companies have the ability to fully understand the unique requirements of the produce industry. RedLine Solutions is one of those companies. They have proven themselves over and over again in their implementation of PTI-compliant programs in the produce industry and I value their partnership.”
Working with Gary Fleming and RedLine Solutions gives companies an insider perspective on how to effectively achieve PTI compliance and meet traceability goals. This new partnership extends what RedLine can offer customers who are currently trying to become PTI compliant.
About RedLine Solutions:
RedLine Solutions provides practical whole chain traceability for growers, packers and shippers. The company has over a decade of experience integrating barcode and wireless technologies to increase productivity in the field, packing shed, and cooler.
About Gary Fleming:
Gary is President of Gary L Fleming, Inc, a consulting firm which specializes in helping food companies develop strategies for addressing and implementing traceability systems. As the former Vice President of Industry Technology and Standards for PMA, Gary served as the lead architect and spokesperson for the PTI. In this position, he authored numerous industry documents on traceability. He is an industry expert with over 15 years facilitating best practices for both the buying and selling communities in the food industry.
For more information visit www.redlineforproduce.com/pticonsulting or call 888-801-2039
Source: RedLine Solutions