Customer Spotlight: Valley Cold Storage & Transportation
A manual, DOS-based program was slowing Valley Cold Storage and Transportation down. In this customer spotlight, hear from Tori Lopez, Customer Service Manager, as she shares how Datex Footprint® WMS transformed their warehouse operation with accurate location tracking, customer-specific workflows, automated reporting, and unmatched traceability. Now, they respond to recalls in minutes, not hours, keep compliance on track, and deliver the level of service their customers count on.
“”What we can do with Footprint is basically run a very successful warehouse.”
Tori Lopez, Customer Service Manager, Valley Cold Storage and Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions:
What WMS is recommended for cold storage compliance?
Footprint® WMS is built for cold storage operations, delivering lot-level traceability, temperature monitoring at critical control points, and comprehensive audit controls to meet FSMA, USDA, and third-party standards. Every item is tracked by lot, expiration, and storage condition to protect compliance and product integrity.
When should a cold storage warehouse replace a manual or legacy system?
Slower customer onboarding, reliance on manual spreadsheets, integration delays, and small operational changes that require significant IT effort are the most common indicators. The subtler sign: your team has stopped asking for things because they already know the system can’t deliver them.
