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loud noise. “Somebody has to then use the software to open the door again to begin loading that truck,” Mr. Braun added. Once the truck is loaded and full, the system automatically cre-

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complete confirmation of what got loaded.” To ensure baked foods reach their proper destination, the company offers Distrib Proof of Delivery. Delivery drivers scan a bar code at drop-off locations to confirm delivery, and once they have completed this, they place the handheld scanner into a dock and the information reconciles. Often distribution and production function as separate entities within a bakery; however, with a logistic management system, these two groups can start working together to better meet the needs of customers. “When we come on board, we will work with production and let them know that to optimize shipping we need this, and the people start talking and working together and not on their own plants,” Mr. Ulmer said. Food safety programs work better when bakeries employ logistics systems to track, trace and recall items, if necessary. Because they can collect information about exactly what batches are delivered to which customer, bakeries can be more precise with their recalls. In many cases, Mr. Ulmer said bakeries attempt to retrieve more product than necessary in the event of a recall because they do not have a system that sufficiently tracks and traces the exact products affected. Many bakeries have long overlooked making changes to their logistics and supply chain management systems, but today, more options are available to ensure accurate deliveries while reducing paperwork and cutting labor in warehouse and distribution.

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