Foodservice equipment distributors (FES) face growing operational complexity—from fragmented systems to supply chain challenges and tight margins. During our recent webinar, Smart Growth for Foodservice Equipment Distributors, panelists from Velosio, Restaurant Equipment Market (REM), and Red Dog Advisors shared how modern ERP platforms like NetSuite are helping distributors simplify operations, improve visibility, and drive smart…
Even experienced NetSuite users may not realize how much untapped potential exists within their current systems. For distributors and manufacturers, operational challenges such as complex quoting, inventory management, and workflow inefficiencies can limit growth and slow decision-making. RED ONE, powered by NetSuite, is designed to address these challenges and help businesses unlock hidden value. Identifying…
Background With an extensive 20,000 square foot retail store and a sprawling 100,000 square foot warehouse facility, Restaurant Equipment Market (REM) is the largest retail store for restaurant equipment and supplies in the Southeastern US. Its comprehensive range of products includes kitchen essentials, refrigeration, furniture, and ventilation. Since 1992, the REM team has been passionate about…
Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system isn’t just about ticking boxes on a feature list — it’s about finding a system that fits your business goals, industry, and growth strategy. With so many options on the market, it can be tough to cut through the noise and understand how each platform truly compares.…
AI isn’t just for IT or data science teams anymore — it’s becoming an essential tool for finance leaders who want to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and deliver strategic insight at scale. But where do you start? If you’re exploring how to apply AI and automation in your finance function, these seven essential steps will…
Integration Drives Significant Operational Efficiency and Benefits to E-commerce Presence Velosio, a leading provider of cloud business applications, announced today the release of FEDA Data Repository Integration (FDRI) for Oracle NetSuite. Velosio is a leading NetSuite Solution Provider and an active member of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) with clients throughout the U.S., Europe…
Velosio, a leading provider of cloud business applications, announced today the release of AutoQuotes Integration (AQI) 2.0 for its RED ONE Powered by NetSuite solution. Velosio is a leading NetSuite Solution Provider and an active member of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) with clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. AQI 2.0 connects AutoQuotes’ ability…
How do restaurant equipment distributors delight their customers while experiencing exponential growth? According to Dirk Beveridge, founder of UnleashWD, and author of the book, Anything is Possible: Using the Power of Vision to Drive Innovation in Distribution, it’s by “thrilling” your customers, and it all starts with improving your distribution management. He cites Berlin Packaging as…
Investing in state-of-the-art technology is one of the best ways that restaurant equipment suppliers can boost productivity, efficiency, and ultimately profitability. Unfortunately, many food service equipment suppliers either lack a restaurant cloud technology solution or are dependent on multiple legacy and disparate systems. Without an innovative technology solution, here are six challenges that restaurant equipment…
