News & Events

AFS Technologies acquires Ross Computer Systems Inc.

Ross acquired by AFS Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated software solutions to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Read the full press release.

Morning Fresh Dairy implements Ross 360°DSD to support its delivery operations.

Morning Fresh Dairy of Bellvue, Colorado, is installing Ross 360° DSD Office and Ross 360° DSD Mobile to support its delivery operations to more than 7,000 customers. “With Ross, we offer online ordering, print load sheets and home delivery tickets, manage accounts receivable, and will use the mobile solution in the field to manage and settle routes – all from one vendor,” says Morning Fresh Dairy co-owner, Lori Graves. Read the full press release.

Snyder’s-Lance installs Ross 360° DSD mobile for 1,100 additional routes.

Longtime customer, Snyder’s of Hanover, now Snyder’s-Lance, is deploying its Ross 360° DSD Mobile solution on approximately 1,100 Lance snack food routes that are part of the recent merger of Snyder’s of Hanover and Lance Bakery. This consolidates the companies’ 2,800 routes onto one mobile application. Read full press release.

Better Made Snack Foods Upgrades with Ross

Ross Computer Systems announces Better Made Snack Foods has deployed all new handheld and printer hardware throughout its independent operator-based Direct Store Delivery network.  Better Made currently uses Ross 360° DSD Mobile and Ross 360° DSD Office software applications. Read full press release.

Pan-O-Gold deploys Ross 360° DSD for its manufacturing operations.

Ross Computer Systems, a leading provider of direct store delivery software solutions, announces Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. has deployed the Ross 360° DSD manufacturing solution to manage its extensive bakery operations. Read the full press release.

Ross Computer Systems to Exhibit at 2011 SNAXPO in Orlando

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems will exhibit at the world’s largest trade show for the snack industry, SNAXPO 2011. The show will be held Mar. 21-23 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes.

SNAXPO is the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry, bringing together owners, executives and buyers from every segment of the industry from around the globe.

About the Snack Food Association (SFA) and SNAXPO The Snack Food Association (SFA) is the international trade association of the snack food industry, representing snack manufacturers and suppliers. Founded in 1937, SFA represents over 400 companies worldwide. The Association sponsors SNAXPO, the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry.

Ross Computer Systems Attends International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems exhibited at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE), Sept. 26-29, 2010, in Orlando. The Expo, known as the “World’s Baking Showplace,” showcases the latest trends and solutions for production, packaging and marketing, drawing 15,000 attendees from around the world.

About the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) First held in 1920, the IBIE is a non-profit event that invests its proceeds back into the industry in the form of legislative advocacy, consumer marketing campaigns promoting the health benefits of grain-based foods and programs that advance the knowledge of those currently employed in or entering the baking business.

Ross Computer Systems Attends 2010 International Dairy and Food Association Show in Dallas

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems exhibited at the International Dairy and Food Show sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association. The show was held at the Dallas Convention Center, Sept. 13-15, 2010.

About the International Dairy Foods Association The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, with a membership of 550 companies representing a $110-billion a year industry. IDFA is composed of three constituent organizations: the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).

Ross Computer Systems to Attend Dairy Home Delivery Conference in April 2010

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems will be exhibiting at the Home Delivery Conference, which will be held Apr. 8-9, 2010, in Providence, Rhode Island. The conference is organized by the International Home Delivery Association.

About the International Home Delivery Association The Home Delivery Association was founded in 1975 and helps its members to network with others in the industry through educational events that are held throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Ross Computer Systems Attends SNAXPO, the World’s Largest Snack Industry Exhibition for Fourth Consecutive Year

New York, NY – For the fourth consecutive year, Ross Computer Systems exhibited at the world’s largest trade show for the snack industry, SNAXPO. The show was held Oct. 4-6, 2010, in Forth Worth, Texas, and drew nearly 1,500 industry professionals from 35 countries.

About the Snack Food Association (SFA) and SNAXPO The Snack Food Association (SFA) is the international trade association of the snack food industry, representing snack manufacturers and suppliers. Founded in 1937, SFA represents over 400 companies worldwide. The Association sponsors SNAXPO, the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry.

Ross Computer Systems to Attend 2009 Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems will exhibit at Worldwide Food Expo 2009, North America’s largest food and beverage technology event. With more than 900 exhibits and 50 targeted conference sessions, Worldwide Food Expo will highlight the latest innovations in food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, ingredients and services, running Oct. 28-31, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

About the Worldwide Food Expo Sponsored by the American Meat Institute (AMI) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Worldwide Food Expo attracts approximately 20,000 attendees from 100 countries, bringing together decision-makers at all levels of the food and beverage industry.

Ross Computer Systems is chosen by Motorola to participate in beta program for the new Patriot (MC9500) mobile device.

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems has been selected by Motorola, a producer of rugged mobile devices for the DSD industry, as one of a small group of partners to be included in the beta testing program for their new Patriot (MC9500) mobile device. The device will be the premier offering from Motorola to the DSD route accounting industry. Ross will have the opportunity to work first hand with the Motorola product team responsible for designing, building and supporting the new Patriot device, which will be released next year. This will give Ross the opportunity to fine tune their route accounting mobile application on the new device before it hits the market.

Ross Computer Systems Releases .NET-based Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Mobile Application

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announced the release of its newest route accounting mobile solution, a C# and VB.net based application utilizing a Microsoft® SQL Compact Edition database. This application is the next generation in a long line of Ross mobile direct store delivery systems that goes back more than 20 years.

Ross Computer Systems hosts its first User Group Webinar for Direct Store Delivery clients

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems will host its first User Group webinar for its RAMS/iSeries applications. The webinar, which will take place in October is open to all RAMS/iSeries users. This Webinar is provided for users to be trained or to update their skills on specific modules within the RAMS solution and to provide an avenue for customers to offer input into the RAMS/iSeries application to ensure it consistently evolves with its users. The webinar will focus on the following areas: Hidden Tools within the RAMS system, Finished Goods Inventory, Pricing and Promotions, Component inventory, Product maintenance and Warehouse Inventory. Regularly scheduled webinars will follow.

Producers Dairy Reaps the Benefits of New Route Accounting Solution Provided by Ross Computer Systems

Producers Dairy is experiencing significant route accounting productivity improvements with new technology hardware and printers provided by Ross Computer Systems. Ross, one of the largest developers of Host and Handheld Route Accounting software, upgraded Producers Dairy, an existing client, to new Motorola MC70 handheld devices and O’Neil MC70 PrintPAD integrated printing systems to run on Ross’ Sales-Tracking-Ordering-Route Settlement (STORS) handheld application. Read the full press release.

Snyder’s of Hanover Rolls Out Ross Mobile Solution to its 1,800 Direct Store Delivery Drivers

Ross Computer Systems has announced that Snyder’s of Hanover, one of the largest producers of pretzels and salted snacks in the U.S., has deployed 1,800 Motorola handheld devices to its mobile distribution team to support its direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Read the full press release.

Charter Baking Streamlines Direct Store Delivery Using Ross Computer Systems Mobile Application with Zebra’s RW 420 Mobile/Wireless Printers

Ross Computer Systems, a leading route accounting and direct store delivery (DSD) software company and Zebra Technologies, a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, have announced that Boulder, Colorado-based Charter Baking Company recently deployed a complete, integrated mobile DSD solution from Ross and Zebra Technologies. Read the full press release.

Ross Computer Systems Hosts Fall User Group Conference for DSD Route Accounting Customers

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announces its Fall 2005 RAMS Application Conference schedule to take place in two parts: October 17- 21 and November 14 –18, 2005. The schedule for the conference follow a similar format as previous User Group conferences held in April and May of this year, allowing RAMS users throughout the country who were not able to attend the Spring conference the opportunity to take the same classes that were offered. Scheduled topics for the October session include Set/Up and File Maintenance and a Technical Series focused on AS/400 Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Data Query functionality, as well as Custom Menus and Operations. The November session is scheduled to cover specific module training including Pre-Order, Accounts Receivables and Credit Practices, Purchasing and Inventory, Product Scheduling and Accountability, Financial Systems and Product Costing. All session are open to all RAMS users.

Ross Computer Systems Hosts Spring User Group Conference for Direct Store Delivery Industry

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announces the continuation of its RAMS User Conference with its Spring 2005 RAMS Application Conference scheduled to take place April 18-22 and May 23- 27, 2005. Scheduled April topics include Set/Up and File Maintenance and a technical series focused on AS/400 Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Data Query functionality, as well as Custom Menus and Operations. The May session is scheduled to cover specific module training including Pre-Order, Accounts Receivables and Credit Practices, Purchasing and Inventory, Product Scheduling and Accountability, Financial Systems and Product Costing. All session are open to all RAMS users.

Ross Computer System Exhibits at the Worldwide Food Expo

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems exhibited during the Worldwide Food Expo (WWFE 03) at Chicago’s McCormick Center. The show, which is held biannually, took place October 29 – November 1, 2003. Ross has always felt this show to be a vital piece of the company’s growth and continued customer relations. This year was no different, as Ross’ Executive Vice President Lou Schumacher said, “Many new prospects were encouraged by our robust offerings and a steady flow of current customers stopped by to talk about their success stories and plans for the future.” For over 20 years, Ross has been a part of one or more of the associations that comprise the WWFE, including the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and has been exhibiting at their related shows for as many years. This year’s numbers suggest it was the largest in WWFE history. About the Worldwide Food Expo Worldwide Food Expo ’03 is the year’s largest food and beverage processing and packaging event in the world, covering more than a million square feet of exhibits and featuring 1,200 of the world’s leading suppliers. More than 30,000 attendees from 150 countries visited the show to learn about the new technologies, trends and ideas. Worldwide Food Expo ’03 featured two co-located events: the AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, and the Food, Dairy & Beverage Exposition.

Ross Computer Systems Hosts User Group Conference to Advance Best Practices for DSD Route Accounting Users

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems will host its annual RAMS/400 customers User Conference in April. The event will be held in at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The conference will bring together RAMS users from around the country to help them refine their knowledge and use of the RAMS/400 system and work directly and interact with the Ross RAMS support staff and other RAMS users. Examples of specific modules to be covered include File Maintenance, Order Entry, Route Settlement and Accounts Receivables.

Ross Computer Systems Hosts User Group Conference for Direct Store Delivery Industry Leaders

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems will host its annual RAMS/400 customers User Conference this April. The event will be held in Knoxville, TN. Conference participants will learn about modules and functionality within the RAMS application and work directly with the Ross RAMS support staff and other RAMS users to discuses best practices for using the RAMS application. Modules to be covered include File Maintenance, Order Entry, Route Settlement and Accounts Receivables.

Ross Computer Systems releases Windows based Y2K Certified Route Accounting and Production Systems

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announced the release of its newest RAMS host system application, a Microsoft® Windows based, order-to-cash Y2K certified system for the route accounting, direct store delivery and manufacturing industry. As the next generation of Ross’ Novell PC based host system, this new RAMS application offers the order to cash modules of master tables, order entry, standing orders, load sheets, delivery tickets, warehouse inventory, route settlement, accounts receivables and sales analysis. The manufacturing application offers recipe formulation, manufacturing formulation and costing, and production scheduling, reconciliation and reporting.

Ross Computer Systems launches Pocket PC Mobile Solution for PDA-style devices

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems announces the first route accounting software application for Pocket PC PDA-style devices. These devices, which cost approximately 20% of a traditional, rugged route accounting devices, will significantly reduce the total cost of ownership of a mobile route accounting solution. The newest release of Ross’ STORS application, which was written specifically for Pocket PC devices, takes full advantage of the PDA device functionality including color screens and the stylus entry touch screen.

Ross Computer Systems aquires Bakers Dozen, a New York City, NY software company

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announces they have acquired Bakers Dozen, a New York-based bakery production and manufacturing software provider. By acquiring Bakers Dozen of New York City, NY, Ross Computer Systems has added a bakery production and manufacturing software application to its suite of product offerings which will significantly increase Ross’ presence in the Bake-to-Order production software industry. The Bakers Dozen application helps to complete the circle of Ross’ software offerings in combination with their route accounting order to cash backend software and their mobile handheld applications.

Ross Computer Systems launches mobile solution for Telxon pen style tablet device

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems launches the first mobile route accounting solution for the Telxon pen-style tablet hardware device. Building on nearly a decade of mobile software experience, Ross is now able to provide the user a unique application experience by taking advantage of the larger screen the Telxon tablet offers versus the substantially smaller screens currently available on other mobile devices. For the first time, this new release of the Ross STORS handheld system provides drivers with touch screen interaction on the device. Within its mobile software, Ross now leverages the increased screen size by incorporating functionality that allows the drivers to view plan-o-gram layouts of product on the shelf at the store level.

Ross Computer Systems merges with Dimension Data

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems announces its merger with Dimension Data, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route accounting software company. “The merger of the two companies will bolster the combined companies position as a leading route accounting software provider,” says Seymour Weiss, President of Ross Computer Systems. This will allow for increased local geographical support, and will allow the newly merged company to increase its route accounting offerings to both new and existing clients.

Ross Computer Systems releases DOS-based DSD Mobile Application

New York, NY – Ross Computer Systems announces the release of its second generation handheld application. The DOS based system, called STORS (Sales-Tracking-Ordering-Route Settlement), improves upon Ross’ existing mobile application by increasing functionality and taking advantage of current technology.

Ross Computer Systems releases Initial Mobile system, TCAL based DSD Mobile Application

New York, NY - Ross Computer Systems announced the releases of its first mobile route accounting DSD solution. The TCAL based application compliments Ross’ backend route accounting host system by providing clients the ability to computerize their mobile route accounting functionality. The mobile system allows route drivers to print delivery invoices on-site at the store when product is delivered. They are also able to enter product returns and make changes to pre-order tickets directly into the handheld device and then transmit that data to the backed host system at the end of the day, removing the need for the delivery information from the route to be keyed into the backend system. The mobile application will settle the routes’ activity upon return to the warehouse.