US seafood restaurant chain Captain D's has entered a new partnership with Foods Connected, a specialist in supply chain solutions.
The collaboration will help upgrade the supply chain management of the seafood brand, which currently operates 535 restaurants across 23 states.
The integration of Foods Connected software solutions will provide Captain D's with comprehensive visibility into their suppliers' compliance progress towards the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204.
FSMA 204 is a regulation with rules on traceability record-keeping for those who manage foods listed on the Food Traceability List (FTL).
This will include the generation of centralised supplier approval data and the establishment of automated accreditation processes.
The software will facilitate real-time incident and risk management, crucial for maintaining the integrity of the supply chain.
Foods Connected offers cloud-based software solutions that streamline the complexities of the food industry supply chain.
Their tools are designed to assist food service providers, manufacturers, retailers and other food-related businesses in managing and reporting on essential aspects such as traceability, compliance, product lifecycle management, procurement, quality control and sustainability.
Captain D’s quality assurance vice-president Mark Earnest said: “At Captain D’s, we’re serious about serving great food – and that means sourcing high-quality seafood at affordable prices to give our loyal customers the best dining experience possible.
“But with more than 535 restaurants around the country, being able to seamlessly manage our diverse global supply base can be challenging.
“That’s why we knew it was time to find a partner for the next stage of our food quality journey – and supply chain specialist Foods Connected was the obvious choice.”
Foods Connected North America sales president Keith Cole said: “We’re very excited to be partnering with a heritage brand like Captain D’s.
“Together we’re going to overhaul the brand’s supply chain management and streamline ways of working for the next wave of Captain D’s development.”
