y EYC has 25 years of experience providing supply chain solutions to a wide range of retailers. Many of their services can specifically benefit produce retailers, especially their expertise in helping retailers work with local suppliers.Symphony EYC was formed in 2012 with the merger of Aldata and EYC. The company provides a suite of supply chain solutions that include demand forecasting, product ordering and space automation. Of the services they offer, shelf life management, daily goods management and traceability solutions can have a great impact on fresh produce retailers. Their experience in working with local suppliers can also help retailers wishing to tap into emerging consumer trends.
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are helping our retail customers to manage localized assortments from local suppliers,” said Donal MacDaid, vice president of supply chain at Symphony EYC. “The rise of the locavore and the retailer's willingness to use produce localization as a competitive edge is supported by Symphony EYC.”