URM Stores, Inc. Advances Food Traceability in the Grocery Industry, Automates FSMA 204 Compliance With ReposiTrak Solution
December 12 2023 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Retailer-owned co-op demonstrates commitment to
transparency, quality, and safety throughout its supply chain with
easy, cost-effective traceability recordkeeping
URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland
Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food
traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak
Traceability Network®. As the world’s largest operating
traceability network, the ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange
and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers,
distribution centers and retail locations in the states of
Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
“The FDA’s food traceability regulation is something we are
taking very seriously,” said Julio Sandoval, Director of Food
Safety and Regulatory Compliance for URM. “We’re required by law to
comply. But having this information and the ability to access it
from anywhere, at any time, will also ultimately ensure better
preparedness for inquiries and tracebacks for every member of our
supply chain.”
The FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability regulation requires
manufacturers, processors, and those who pack or hold foods on the
Food Traceability List (FTL) to establish and maintain Key Data
Element (KDE) records for specific Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)
in a product’s journey through the supply chain. As that product
changes hands or changes form, a compounding string of data must be
transferred between trading partners to provide full, end-to-end
traceability. The URM supply chain consists of hundreds of
suppliers, two distribution centers, and 249 member stores, as well
as 23 Rosauers Supermarkets locations, six Cash & Carry
locations and URM subsidiary produce company Peirone Produce.
Sandoval explained that the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®
could become part of the portfolio of services offered to URM
member-owners. “It’s always been our mission to provide superior
services to our member-owners so that they can compete. This
solution is easy-to-use, inexpensive, and sets us far ahead.”
The ReposiTrak Traceability Network is the only solution that’s
scalable for the total food supply chain, without the need for new
hardware, software or even labeling systems. It is built upon the
largest, already-connected network of more than 110,000 individual
supplier facilities, making the onboarding process faster and
easier for retailers. In addition, ReposiTrak’s team of experts is
prepared to have real conversations with food supply chain
operators to understand each company’s unique challenges and
determine the best approach. There is no cost for retailers and
suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of customers and begin
sharing data for a low, flat fee.
Food supply chain operators interested in discussing the impact
of FSMA 204 on their business should contact Derek Hannum
(dhannum@repositrak.com).
About URM Stores, Inc.
Founded in 1921 by a group of five independent grocery store
owners, URM Stores, Inc. continues today in its mission to add
value to the communities it serves with transparency and integrity,
by providing best-in-class service levels, on-time delivery,
quality products, broad selection, competitive cost of goods, and
superior services that enable its Member-Owner customers to
effectively compete in their markets and grow their businesses. URM
provides service to 131 Member-Owners, representing 249 grocery
stores throughout the Pacific Northwest, including 29 Company-Owned
stores, as well as more than 1000 restaurants, convenience stores,
and other institutional customers. To learn more, please visit
https://www.urmstores.com/.
About ReposiTrak
Park City Group, d/b/a ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), provides
retailers, suppliers, and wholesalers with a robust solution suite
to help reduce risk and remain in compliance with regulatory
requirements; enhance operational controls; and increase sales with
unrivaled brand protection. Consisting of three product families –
food traceability, compliance and risk management, and supply chain
solutions – ReposiTrak’s cloud-based platform’s integrated
applications are mutually reinforcing and work synergistically to
create value and positive impact. Park City Group is in the process
of changing its corporate name to ReposiTrak. For more information,
please visit https://repositrak.com/.
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Ray Sprinkle For URM Media Inquiries rsprinkle@urmstores.com
Derek Hannum For ReposiTrak Sales Inquiries 435-645-2230
dhannum@repositrak.com
Ron Margulis For ReposiTrak Media Inquiries 908-337-0020
ron@rampr.com
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