Part 2 of this interview is about recent innovations and efforts that have helped Forgotten Harvest (FH) to accomplish more and grow. Find out how mobile data tracking units have changed FH.
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The most valuable devices to work their way into Forgotten Harvest (FH) operations are mobile data tracking units. Because of this new technology, FH can keep track of where food comes from and where it goes, faster and easier than ever before. This use to be done manually, with pen and paper, and as FH grew, daily receipts were accumulated into large piles. For example, each driver would have around 20 handwritten receipts at the end of the day. And, of course, there were accuracy and legibility issues. Naturally, it did not take long for the FH people to notice that UPS deliverers carried handheld devices used to track packages, that would also work well for tracking food. However, the main problem was that these devices had proprietary software, nothing viable. Additionally, the software was not affordable, especially for FH with limited funds.
As FH grew, they realized how much they needed tracking devices to keep up. They were lucky enough that when they met with Kettering University, they found an intern, Donald, as well as other possible interns in the engineering program who were required to spend 3 months in class, then 3 months working their field. In addition to this, FH formed a partnership with C & C Logistics partner, Tom Cihonski for support.
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