A U.S. value grocer sought to provide its customers – especially those in areas with limited access to nutritious food – with affordable, fresh produce at a competitive price. Yet high shink, staff turnover, and low inventory turns highlighted issues with their centralized distribution model and prevented stores from achieving the degree of operational efficiency required to keep produce at optimal freshness and pass savings along to customers.

Every grocer’s IT department plays a significant role in driving operational efficiency and companywide innovation. Leaders like Maria Latushkin, GVP of Technology at Engineering at Albertsons Companies, now have the opportunity to champion innovative new strategies that leverage technology to improve outcomes.

Albertsons Companies is a world-class grocery retailer that aims to provide every customer with the best experience possible, and shoppers consistently turn to their local banner to find the best fresh food. Today, retail associates across the chain optimize fresh operations and deliver even better experiences using AI-powered technology from Afresh.