Warehouse Management System to Manage Souto Foods Growing Food Wholesale Business

Cloud Based Warehouse Management System

Made4net, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Souto Foods, a prominent wholesale distributor of authentic Hispanic Foods. Souto Foods has chosen Made4net’s WarehouseExpert WMS to streamline their distribution operations and support their rapid business growth.

As a division of Alex Lee, Inc., Souto Foods has experienced remarkable success, achieving a staggering 300 percent year-over-year growth for the past five years. With a customer base of over 600 grocers and food service providers across the United States, Souto Foods has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. To accommodate their expanding volume, Souto Foods has expanded their distribution capacity.

Recognizing the need for a modern WMS solution to enhance inventory accuracy, productivity, throughput, and customer satisfaction, Souto Foods selected Made4net as their trusted partner. Made4net’s extensive expertise in the food industry, demonstrated by their successful collaborations with prominent grocery and food service customers such as Sprouts, Uber Eats, Fiesta Foods, and Crest Fresh Markets, played a pivotal role in Souto Foods’ decision.

Souto Foods will implement Made4net’s cloud-based WarehouseExpert at their Norcross, Georgia distribution center. The system will be seamlessly integrated with Honeywell Voice technology and NetSuite ERP, further optimizing their operations. The key benefits that Souto Foods anticipates from this partnership include:

A scalable and configurable system that can adapt to their evolving needs as the company continues to grow.
Streamlined order processing and improved inventory control.
Increased productivity and efficiency among warehouse associates.
Advanced inventory control capabilities, including lot and batch tracking, FIFO/LIFO, expiration date management, and flexible time windows.
Integrated voice picking for enhanced accuracy and speed.
End-to-end tracking and accountability to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate efficient recalls.
Rapid deployment to minimize disruption and maximize operational efficiency.

Sebastian Souto stated, “We are excited to see the improvements in efficiency and operations with the Made4net system. Improving efficiency and quality of service will enable Souto Foods to continue its rapid growth while better utilizing our current assets.”

Duff Davidson, CEO of Made4net:

“We are thrilled to welcome Souto Foods as a valued customer and are excited to collaborate with the extended Alex Lee team. The partnership between Souto Foods and Made4net represents a significant step forward in optimizing warehouse management processes and ensuring exceptional service delivery for Souto Foods’ growing customer base.”