Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names VAI to 2021 Green Supply Chain Award Recognizing Companies Who Prioritize Sustainability in Their Supply Chain Strategy

Ronkonkoma, N.Y. – Dec. 17, 2021 – VAI, a leading ERP software developer, announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named VAI to its 2021 Green Supply Chain award, which recognizes companies that prioritize sustainability to be a core part of its supply chain strategy. Applications within S2K Enterprise for Food include functionality that leads to greater efficiencies and greener computing.

“There are several industry experts and market research reports detailing that regardless of the pandemic, shortages, natural disasters and other supply chain disruptions, sustainability still remains a top priority in the supply chain. Whether it’s a new solution, a new program or just simply a new way of doing business, these winners showcased heightened attention to social responsibility and environmental governance,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “Regardless of the challenges the supply chain industry faces, a sustainable supply chain continues to win in the end.”

VAI’s S2K Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software harnesses the power of cloud technology and enables businesses to better anticipate consumer needs and run their business more efficiently. As more businesses are choosing to deploy or move their ERP in the cloud, there are fewer on-premise data centers globally. Newer cloud-based data centers deploy green technology, and these deployments equate to having less impact on the environment. Sharing resources via cloud technology improves the carbon print, and it takes fewer people to do more work on a cloud environment. Businesses also typically enjoy faster deployment of their business applications when choosing a cloud ERP model, which also enables more users to get more work done, with less people.

“Over the past decade, VAI has helped many of its ERP customers successfully migrate to the VAI Cloud, allowing these organizations to operate leaner, save on costs, scale on demand to support changing workloads, and access their data and applications very quickly, just about anytime and anywhere,” said Kevin Beasley, CIO, VAI. “This has led to leaner operations and greater sustainability. We also continue to utilize the most efficient and sustainable equipment available during equipment refreshes in the cloud.”

In a time when customers are relying more heavily on cloud services for their ERP applications including with mobile capabilities to enable remote work, VAI S2K Enterprise offers advanced product features to enable customers to stay resilient in work from anywhere environments, whether work from home or in the field. Work from home structuring means less commuting and resources usage, from gasoline for commuting, to electrical service via large, in-location facilities.

“Were honored to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for the esteemed 2021 Green Supply Chain award, said Maggie Kelleher, director of business development, VAI. “With S2K Enterprise, our customers have a solution that offers the functionality and automation to operate in a way that is leaner and more targeted, reduces costs, and best utilizes every resource. This leads to greener measures within their own operations and extends outward to benefit everyone.”

Go to www.sdcexec.com to view the full list of 2021 Green Supply Chain winners.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K. and L.I.N.K. Educate podcast channels, L.I.N.K. Live, SCN Summit, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com and more. Go to www.SDCExec.com.

About VAI

VAI is a leading independent mid-market ERP software developer renowned for its flexible solutions and ability to automate critical business functions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. VAI's software solutions are backed by a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence that countless companies rely on. With specific ERP solutions for food and pharmaceutical companies, VAI has helped some of the most recognized companies address key industry requirements and deliver bottom-line results. VAI continues to innovate with new solutions that leverage business intelligence, analytics, mobility, and cloud technology to help customers make more informed business decisions and empower their mobile workforce. For more information, visit www.vai.net.

About VAI Cloud LLC

VAI Cloud, LLC is the primary provider for cloud deployment of VAI’s S2K Software Suite. VAI Cloud enables businesses to have a disaster recovery plan and high availability in place without all the complexities and expense. VAI Cloud infrastructure spans multiple data centers with full synchronization between redundant systems. Customers in VAI Cloud can add additional resources and updates are done without the need for downtime. For more information, visit www.vaicloud.net.