ACIT Continues to Scale and Work More Efficiently with Fishbowl

Managing inventory in the food industry is a big deal. It’s the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. Batch tracking and Just-in-Time inventory are required to ensure safety, and efficiency.  

ACIT Group, a leading provider of food logistics and refrigerated transport solutions, is using advanced inventory tracking tools and tactics to remain one of the leaders in its industry.   

They decided to go with Fishbowl’s inventory solution to continue to drive global growth and increase operational efficiency and workflows. 

Challenge   

Their journey started back in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis when CEO Frank Casamento decided it was time for a change. He wanted to shake things up and bring in some innovation to make their operations smoother.  

Casamento recognized the need to automate processes and to work more efficiently to achieve their strategic goals. 

“We needed to upgrade our operating systems from an old legacy system. We were looking for something that worked with the environments we wanted to grow in, that’s when we came across Fishbowl.” – Frank Casamento, CEO and Co-owner   

With more than one site, 3PL, and storage considerations, they were working in multiple operating systems. Information was siloed and the team was unable to have instant visibility and traceability to resolve issues when they arose.  

Solution 

Fishbowl didn’t just make things easier; it revolutionized the way ACIT managed its inventory. Giving them real-time data on inventory levels, informed decision-making about ordering and stocking, and improved resource capacity planning.    

And most of all, they solved their problem of the lack of visibility and product traceability.  

Results    

One unique thing about Fishbowl is its customizable reporting. ACIT can trace their products from the warehouse to delivery, which is a big deal when you’re dealing with audits and regulations. Plus, it helps them get their products out the door faster.  

ACIT has also leveraged Fishbowl’s customizable reporting to enhance product traceability from warehouse receipt to delivery. This capability is crucial for meeting Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards and client audits, ensuring both regulatory compliance and optimal performance.  

“ACIT undergoes frequent audits and for HACCP, it’s important for us to demonstrate our level of traceability with accuracy,” says Casamento. “Through Fishbowl, we can track products from pick to dispatch and delivery. Speed to market is everything.” 

Brock, another ACIT employee on the customer service team, shared with us how Fishbowl helps with the daily grind of things to increase speed and efficiency.   

“I use Fishbowl daily for generating sales orders, processing purchase orders, receiving goods, shipping items, and managing customer inventory. Without Fishbowl, we wouldn’t be able to manage our inventory and we wouldn’t be able to key orders, dispatch stock, generate orders, or receive goods inwards.” – Brock, Customer service officer  

And it’s not just about making things easier; it’s about making smarter decisions, too. With real-time data on their inventory, ACIT can make informed choices about ordering and stocking, which saves them time and money in the long run. As ACIT continues to rely on Fishbowl to increase operational efficiency, they look to continue to make strides in being a leader in the food logistics industry.