Krasdale Foods Inc. selected HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management as its new purchasing system in February 2023. The HIMPACT System will help Krasdale Foods build up the foundation of its current solution before making a full transition to HIMPACT in the coming months.
Herlitz Inventory Management (HIM), leading innovator in scientific demand forecasting, replenishment, and optimization, announced that Krasdale Foods Inc. (KFI) will be switching to the HIMPACT purchasing system. Located strategically in the Bronx, New York, KFI is the leading distributor of groceries in the metropolitan area. From its state-of-the-art warehouse, Krasdale takes pride in servicing over 2,500 independent grocery locations and helping them meet their diverse and unique needs. The business has established itself as a reliable partner to its customers, which has contributed to its growth and success since 1908.
Gus Lebiak, President and COO of Krasdale Foods Inc., commented, “We are glad to be partnering with Herlitz Inventory Management and to have access to their advanced inventory management solutions. We believe that this partnership will help us better serve our customers and continue to grow our business.”
The move to HIMPACT comes as KFI was looking to improve its existing purchasing and inventory management applications. Krasdale Foods Inc. wanted a partner that knew the industry and could provide a quality purchasing solution that would be able to grow with them. After KFI completed its due diligence and conducted a thorough selection process, Herlitz Inventory Management stood out as the clear choice.
“We’re thrilled to work with Krasdale Foods, and we are proud to have been chosen after a thorough vetting process,” said Carl Herlitz, President & CEO of Herlitz Inventory Management. Herlitz continued, “This is particularly exciting for the Herlitz team as this will be the first time that HIMPACT will replace the Inventory Management Programs and Control Techniques which started Anders Herlitz’ career in this industry.”
Due to its efficient implementation process and Krasdale’s IT team, the HIMPACT solution was processing daily interfaces at Krasdale in the same calendar month the agreement was signed. The buying team and Herlitz Onboarding Team are currently validating data as more and more interfaces are added to the daily interchange, with buyer training planned for May.
Dennis Hickey, Chief Merchandising Officer of Krasdale Foods Inc., said, “We are excited about the new purchasing efficiencies and capabilities we will be able to achieve with HIMPACT.”
Herlitz further stated, “We look forward to working with Krasdale Foods and are committed to providing them with innovative solutions and excellent customer service.”
About Krasdale Foods Inc.
Krasdale is an independent, family-owned grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing services company. For 114 years, Krasdale has supplied independent food markets with all the tools they need to succeed, helping to build and sustain multiple generations of successful enterprises. With its base of operations in New York, Krasdale has spread throughout the Northeast and Florida with store banners that include C-Town, Bravo, Aim, Market Fresh, Shop Smart Food Markets, and Stop 1 Food Mart.
About Herlitz Inventory Management
Founded in 2009, Herlitz Inventory Management (Herlitz IM) provides tightly integrated Demand Forecasting, Order Optimization, Promotion, and Forward Buying. Herlitz’s innovative designs are an industry standard; used by thousands of companies to optimize inventory.
With end-to-end visibility and new insights, HIMPACT® is uniquely suited to today’s marketplace, delivering optimized buying quantities, highly satisfied customers, and tighter inventory management.
