Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, recently earned a spot on the FL100, an annual list of top　software and technology providers compiled by Food Logistics. The 2013 FL100 appears in the　November/December issue of Food Logistics, which is an industry trade publication focused on the　food and beverage supply chain.

Magazine editors recognized the Crown Insite Productivity Suite, a set of forklift fleet and operator　 management products designed to support better decision-making and improved productivity.infolink ®fleetstats®InfoLink and FleetSTATS , which are part of the Crown Insite Productivity Suite, help customers　gain control of costs and identify opportunities to improve fleet performance.

“It’s not uncommon to find technology from third-party suppliers in warehouses and distribution　centers,” said Jim Gaskell, director of global Crown Insite products, Crown Equipment. “What is　uncommon, though, is for end users to gain a holistic look into their material handling environment(s)　via an equipment and technology provider equipped with its own comprehensive platform. As the　forklift evolves to become the most connected piece of equipment in the warehouse, it is critical for　our customers to extract the actionable information they need to help their businesses operate at the　most efficient, productive level.”

The Crown Insite Productivity Suite helps customers such as Clemens Food Group improve efficiency, safety and compliance in its warehouse. Through use of the system’s impact monitoring　and management capabilities, the company was able to dramatically decrease the number of impact　events by 80 percent.

“From a corporate standpoint, the InfoLink installation is viewed as a great success that continues to　deliver a return on investment,” said Kevin Shayer, general manager of distribution and　warehousing, Clemens Food Group. “We’ve only just started to really tap into the system’s ability to　help us optimize fleet and operator performance. The system already has completely elevated and　enhanced the safety culture of our facilities.”

For the past decade, the editors of Food Logistics have annually identified software and technology　providers that help food and beverage manufacturers, foodservice distributors and grocery retailers　to achieve business goals. The listing is comprised of software providers, as well as equipment and　technology companies, whose products and services play a significant role in food and beverage　supply chains.

About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Crown’s award-winning　line of forklifts maintains a reputation for advanced product design, engineering and technology, and　integrated manufacturing processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and　fleet management technologies, Crown seeks to provide customers with forward thinking and　innovative products designed to improve performance and lower operating costs. Headquartered in　New Bremen, Ohio, with regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore, Crown　operates a global service and distribution network.