PDI will enable the c-store chain to quickly scale, reduce operating costs and maximize their ERP capabilities.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – July 13, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of ERP, fuel pricing, supply chain logistics, and marketing cloud solutions for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, announced that Rutter’s has selected PDI Hosting Services to increase its infrastructure and strengthen its data security measures.

Rutter’s, a Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is a longtime customer that currently uses several of PDI’s solutions and services to help run its multi-faceted operation. With the addition of PDI’s data hosting service, Rutter’s infrastructure environment will run on a dedicated, single-tenant, multi-petabyte private cloud that is fully managed and monitored by PDI.

“In recent years, the amount of data convenience stores contend with every day has increased exponentially, and that’s especially true for growing chains like ours,” said Scott Hartman, CEO at Rutter’s. “The time and hardware investment it takes to maintain, scale, and secure that environment wasn’t sustainable. PDI provides a great solution that meets our technology, cost and expertise requirements and allows our people to focus on other strategic initiatives that enable us to serve our customers better.”

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, remote work and cyberattacks have increased around the world. PDI Hosting Services enables seamless remote operations for convenience retailers and petroleum marketers of any size. Customers also have access to the PDI Technology Services team to perform software upgrades, enabling them to quickly take advantage of new features and capabilities. In addition, the service offers data backups, disaster recovery and intrusion detection that improve data reliability and reduce the risk of security breaches that compromise sensitive financial and operational data.

“We have a long history of working with Rutter’s to support their business needs, and we’re excited to expand that relationship,” said Drew Mize, executive vice president and general manager of ERP Solutions at PDI. “Our goal is to enable our customers to maximize their software investment with PDI and quickly adapt to the changing technology landscape. Our cloud hosting services help them embrace new technology and scale faster.”

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

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Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

TEMPLE, TEXAS – February 23, 2017 — PDI, the leading provider of enterprise-class software solutions to the convenience retail and wholesale petroleum industries, today announced a record year of growth in 2016. A combination of new software customers, strategic acquisitions, and add-on product adoption among its existing customer base resulted in the company’s 32 percent year-over-year revenue growth.

PDI experienced a banner year for new customers, becoming the ERP software provider of choice for 24 convenience retailing and petroleum marketing companies. The year-end total, which was a 53 percent increase over the previous year, boosted the percentage of PDI customers on CSP’s 2016 Convenience Top 101 list to 65 percent.

The company’s laser-focused approach to serving and delivering value for its customers resulted in the expansion—and subsequent increase in customer adoption—of several products and services. Among them were PDI’s add-on software modules, PDI Lottery and PDI Labor Scheduler, which gained 55 new customers. In a year of notable acquisitions, the software technology veteran also bolstered its wholesale petroleum software portfolio by acquiring the Florida-based, fuel supply chain and logistics company, Intellifuel.

As PDI positions itself for international growth, it announced two additions to its executive team. Douglas Henderson joins the team as senior vice president of global sales, and Bo Harvey will assume the role of senior vice president and general manager of North American Operations.

Henderson brings with him over 20 years of experience building strong customer relationships in the convenience retail segment. Most recently he served as the executive vice president of sales for Kalibrate. Prior to Kalibrate, Henderson held increasingly responsible positions with NCR. Henderson’s experience serving customers on six continents is key as PDI broadens its geographic reach.

Harvey — a 16-year PDI veteran — has served in numerous capacities at the company, including vice president of professional services. In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the company’s North American business, including the implementation of all software solutions, the ongoing support and maintenance of those solutions, as well as the delivery of all managed services to the customer base in North America. He has ultimate ownership of the satisfaction of the customers in North America.

PDI’s CEO Jimmy Frangis had this to say about PDI’s recent news: “2016 was a momentous year in the evolution of PDI, with a record year in terms of revenue growth and new customer additions. We also partnered with TA Associates, a $24 billion global growth private equity firm with extensive experience supporting and scaling over 200 software companies, to accelerate PDI’s growth and market leadership. We completed three strategic acquisitions that strengthen and broaden PDI’s product and market footprint. Finally, we augmented the executive leadership team to support our ambitious growth objectives. Exciting opportunities are ahead of PDI, and I am fully confident our team will be able to seize them. As always, our highest priority is serving our customers. They are, and will continue to be, the cornerstone of our success, and we appreciate and value their partnership.”

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

The company will deliver cybersecurity and networking solutions to multi-site store operators with highly distributed enterprises

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, December 18, 2020 (Business Wire) – PDI (pdisoftware.com), a global provider of leading enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, announced today that it has acquired Cybera Inc. and ControlScan Managed Security Services (MSS); both are leading providers of managed security solutions to protect customers against cybersecurity threats. The acquisition complements PDI’s existing industry-focused cloud product strategy, bringing customers a fully managed, cloud-based network security solution.

“Security is becoming increasingly important in our industry as many businesses embrace their own digital transformation and deploy more in-store applications and edge devices,” said Jimmy Frangis, CEO at PDI. “We are excited to add these industry-leading solutions from Cybera and ControlScan MSS to our portfolio. We look forward to welcoming their teams, and together we can serve our customers’ needs now and in the future.”

In addition to a growing network of mission-critical applications, this industry has seen a surge in IoT data from the proliferation of edge devices such as POS systems, payments, tank gauges, digital displays and self-service kiosks that capture data and serve as a potential threat vector for would-be cyberattacks. Securing those networks and devices, particularly where distributed enterprises have limited IT staff, is critical to ensure customer trust and loyalty to the brands and locations they operate.

With today’s announcement, PDI expands its global reach and enters the cloud security and software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) space, creating a new line of business called PDI Security Solutions. PDI will be providing convenience retailers, quick-service restaurants (QSR) and other multi-site operators with proven technology and expertise to protect their data, applications, systems and customer experience. Cybera and ControlScan MSS have spent years building their domain expertise, and together will combine to bring:

• Leading, purpose-built security solutions and managed security services to help customers secure their enterprise and consumer experience
• Significant experience serving a variety of customers, from global companies to small business operators
• A unified goal of simplifying the complexity of managing, monitoring and protecting distributed enterprises against cyber threats

“Combining our innovative solutions, teams and expertise with PDI’s proven offerings and commitment to delivering great customer service is a natural fit. We’re excited to be a part of PDI,” said Andrew Lev, CEO at Cybera.

“We look forward to joining PDI and delivering best-in-class managed security services to businesses around the world. As a unified team, we will protect and defend our customers against today’s most significant cybersecurity threats,” said Mark Carl, CEO at ControlScan.

Jefferies LLC and Raymond James Financial Inc. served as exclusive financial advisors to Cybera and ControlScan respectively in connection with the transaction.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

The company plans to expand its solution portfolio to include network security solutions and services.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – December 8, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of ERP, Fuel Pricing, Logistics, and Marketing Cloud solutions for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cybera, a leading provider of network and security solutions. PDI has also entered into an agreement with ControlScan to purchase their Managed Security Services (MSS). The transactions are expected to close by the end of the year.

According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), data breaches and payment security top the list of “major issues” affecting today’s convenience industry. PDI’s growth strategy has been focused on expanding and enhancing its solutions portfolio to serve the needs of convenience retailers and multi-site operators as they pursue their digital transformation strategies.

“Our customers are facing increasing complexity as they adopt new technologies and leverage data to deliver better customer experiences,” said Jimmy Frangis, CEO at PDI. “We look forward to bringing together the solutions and expertise from Cybera and ControlScan MSS to provide trusted security solutions to our customers.”

About Cybera

Cybera cloud networks and service edge solutions empower businesses to accelerate the deployment of new technologies, services, and digital transformation strategies. As a leading provider of SD-WAN Edge solutions for the petro C-store and retail markets, Cybera solves the networking and security needs of highly distributed enterprises. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, the company operates in 23 countries worldwide, serving more than 90,000 customer locations.

About ControlScan

ControlScan managed security and compliance solutions help secure IT networks and protect payment card data. Thousands of businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada partner with us for easy, cost-effective access to the expertise, technologies and services that keep cyber criminals and data thieves at bay. With highly credentialed cybersecurity and compliance experts; 24×7 managed detection and response; managed UTM firewall services; ASV vulnerability scanning; security penetration testing; PCI compliance programs and validation services; QSA and HIPAA assessments; and more, we’ve got your back. For more information, visit www.controlscan.com.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

New solution enables forecourt and backcourt mobile payment options for c-store customers.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – November 9, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of ERP, fuel pricing, supply chain logistics, and marketing cloud solutions for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, today announced they are working with NCR Corporation to provide a mobile payment solution to convenience retailers.

Touch-free payment is becoming the preferred method for consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak. This integration allows convenience retailers with the latest NCR point-of-sale (POS) to use PDI’s mobile payment capabilities for payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Venmo, PayPal, or ACH. PDI recently added payments to its Marketing Cloud Solutions offering after acquiring ZipLine, the industry leader for ACH payment and provider of mobile payment technology. The new solution can be used to process mobile payments inside a convenience store or at the pump.

“PDI has a history of providing fit-for-purpose solutions that enable convenience retailers to deliver better experiences for their customers,” said Brian Jefferson, senior vice president and general manager, Retail, Marketing Cloud Solutions at PDI. “Our partnership with NCR is another important milestone as we continue to offer convenient and safe ways for consumers to fuel up and shop during this time.”

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

The platform will help the retailer increase revenue and drive better customer engagement.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – November 2, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum, and logistics industries, announced that Jacksons Food Stores has selected PDI Insights Cloud, formerly SwiftIQ, to enhance supplier collaboration and drive profitable merchandise promotions, placement, and pricing.

Jacksons has been a PDI customer for decades and recently expanded its relationship with the software company to include Insights Cloud. The solution, which was released globally in June, allows the multi-site retailer to gain actionable insights from real-time transaction- and basket-level data. In addition, Jacksons’ suppliers can access and analyze the same data, enabling them to partner more effectively with the retailer and deliver revenue-generating results.

“With over 260 stores across six states, our business serves many guests and generates an incredible amount of data points,” said Ben Wynkoop, senior vice president of Marketing and Merchandising for Jacksons Food Stores. “PDI’s platform helps us turn all that data into valuable insights about what our guests want. Now, we’re able to work closely with our CPG partners to understand our guests’ needs and adjust our merchandising strategies for assortment, pricing, and promotion to localize our tactics to best serve our guests in each store.”

Insights Cloud also gives suppliers a competitive edge by providing access to category data that helps them understand how their products are performing against other brands.

In addition to the transaction-level insights, PDI is also integrating loyalty data into Jacksons’ customized solution. This allows the chain to analyze shopper behavior and satisfy consumer preferences based on various loyalty customer segments.
“We’re excited to continue providing Jacksons with the solutions they need to increase operational efficiency and drive more revenue for their business,” said Jamie Hudson, senior vice president, and general manager, Offers and Insights at PDI. “Retailers have wanted a way to improve collaboration with their suppliers and gain the insights they need to reach and engage consumers on a deeper level, and Insights Cloud does exactly that.”

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

The companies team up to provide cost-effective digital solutions to over 40,000 stores, focused on driving consumer engagement and operational efficiency.

WESTLAKE, TEXAS – October 26, 2020 — Core-Mark International Inc. (NASDAQ: CORE), one of the largest marketers of fresh food and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America, and PDI, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum, and logistics industries, announced a strategic partnership.

As the exclusive convenience wholesale distributor to market PDI’s loyalty and store operations products, Core-Mark can now offer its customers software and services from PDI Marketing Cloud Solutions, including:

• Groundbreaking proprietary loyalty solutions specifically designed to help independent and small chains drive profitable consumer behavior and overall customer engagement
• Branded loyalty programs and services to provide chain retailers with best-in-class loyalty solutions to support their c-store brand
• Tobacco scan data and loyalty reporting that increases revenue from tobacco manufacturers for independents and chains of any size
• PDI CStore Essentials, a cloud-based store operations software that improves operational efficiency and control from the store to the home office for independents and small chains
• Access to funded promotions from Core-Mark’s and PDI’s expansive CPG partner networks

This cutting-edge partnership brings retailers a technology suite unlike any other offered in the industry. Coupling PDI’s capabilities with Core-Mark’s customer base will bring incredible value, driving consumer engagement and delivering operational solutions for retailers to compete in today’s marketplace.

“Delivering value to our customer base is our top priority, and this strategic partnership offers our retailers a technology suite unmatched in the industry,” said Sandra D’Asaro, VP of Sales Analytics and Technology, Core-Mark. “PDI’s extensive industry experience and solutions portfolio enables us to build on what we do best and provide a truly unique and compelling offering to our customers and the industry.”

Core-Mark’s vast network of CPG brands and over 40,000 store locations will also benefit from real-time data and on-demand insights that enhance customer engagement and program performance.

“We’re excited to join our industry-leading loyalty and store management solutions with one of the top convenience distributors in the market,” said Jamie Hudson, senior vice president and general manager, Offers and Insights, at PDI. “More than ever, convenience retailers need better operational visibility, customer engagement software and tools, and insights and reporting to drive more effective pricing, promotions, and merchandising. This partnership delivers that for independents and chains alike.”

About Core-Mark

Core-Mark is one of the largest marketers of fresh, food and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America. Founded in 1888, Core-Mark offers a full range of products, marketing programs and technology solutions to approximately 40,000 customer locations in the U.S. and Canada through 32 distribution centers (excluding two distribution facilities the Company operates as a third-party logistics provider). Core-Mark services traditional convenience stores, grocers, drug stores, mass merchants, liquor and specialty stores, and other stores that carry convenience products. For more information, please visit core-mark.com.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

PDI expands relationship with EG Group to more broadly serve the global convenience retailer’s multi-site network.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – October 21, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum and logistics industries, announced it is extending its business relationship with the UK-based gasoline and convenience retailer, EG Group.

EG Group is expanding its use of PDI’s ERP, Fuel Pricing, and Logistics solutions to thousands of sites across Europe, North America and Australia as part of the agreement. Additionally, they are currently exploring using PDI Marketing Cloud Solutions, a proven, industry-specific marketing solution that helps retailers drive topline revenue by combining back office, promotional and loyalty data to attract and retain customers. The announcement follows several acquisitions EG Group made in the U.S. and other markets. Most recently, the retailer acquired the U.S.-based c-store chain Cumberland Farms as part of its ongoing global expansion strategy.

“EG Group has been extending its global reach over the last few years, and we are always keen to improve the retail experience. We needed a software partner that could support both the international expansion and complexity of our current operations,” expressed Mohsin Issa, Founder and co-CEO at EG Group. “PDI’s industry expertise and reputation for customer service, combined with its scalable, end-to-end solutions provide a suitable technology platform for us to consider and build on.”

Expanding solutions portfolio and global reach to support customers

PDI has also been on a rapid growth trajectory, expanding and strengthening its solution portfolio and global footprint over the last four years. The software company has acquired several U.S.- and internationally-based businesses, making significant investments to grow its retail and wholesale ERP, logistics management, fuel pricing, loyalty, insights and, most recently, payments capabilities to better serve its customers.

“Our mission is to help our customers thrive by building great solutions that make it easy for them to run every part of their organization, regardless of size or geographic location,” said Jimmy Frangis, CEO at PDI. “A big part of our strategy is being able to holistically serve the diverse needs of growing, global businesses like EG Group, and we look forward to helping them succeed for years to come.”

PDI will continue integrating and expanding its solutions portfolio to help customers realize their growth goals and easily adapt to market changes.

About EG Group

Founded in 2001 by the Issa Family, United Kingdom based EG Group is a leading petrol forecourt retail convenience operator who has established partnerships with global brands such as ESSO, BP, Shell, Carrefour, Louise Delhaize, SPAR, Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Greggs and Subway. The business has an established pedigree of delivering a world class fuel, convenience and food-to-go offer. The EG Group currently employs over 55,000 colleagues working in circa 6,250 sites across ten international markets in Europe, USA and Australia. EG Group has made a significant commitment to delivering a modern consumer retail offer which exceeds expectations and creates a true ‘one-stop’ retail destination to satisfy multiple consumer missions. The business is regularly recognised for innovation and investment in convenience retail assets, the employees and the systems. Zuber Issa and Mohsin Issa, Co-Founders and co-CEOs, EG Group, were jointly named the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the UK. Visit eurogarages.com for further information.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

This year’s Road to Rewards Report provides a pulse on changing consumer preferences and retailer strategies.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – October 13, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of ERP, fuel pricing, supply chain logistics, and loyalty solutions for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, has released its 2020 Road to Rewards Report: Navigating Loyalty in a Pandemic.

“We’ve all seen the effects unexpected disruptions like COVID-19 can have on consumer sentiment and behavior,” said Brandon Logsdon, president and general manager, Marketing Cloud Solutions and Fuel Pricing, PDI. “The report validates the importance of loyalty programs and shows how they can help businesses grow profitably by making data-driven decisions to adapt to changing consumer preferences.”

Key findings from the 2020 Road to Rewards Report:

• Loyalty is an effective tool for engaging consumers, even during a pandemic: 95 percent of decision-makers said their companies have loyalty programs.
• Shelter-in-place orders impacted the popularity of fuel savings: 60 percent of consumers said they were earning or actively earning fuel savings rewards—a decrease over previous years.
• Consumers value flexibility in their loyalty programs, including more ways to earn and redeem: Only 6 percentage points separated the top five most popular types of loyalty programs.
• Using technology to enhance the customer experience is a top priority: 30 percent of decision-makers said their top initiative after the pandemic subsides is to implement a loyalty program mobile app and cashierless checkout, 29 percent said in-store customer experience and 25 percent said mobile ordering/delivery.

Arlington Research conducted the survey for the report, which includes U.S.-based responses from 2,500 consumers, 250 convenience retailers, and 150 decision-makers who work for retailers, grocers or consumer packaged goods brands.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com

Global software company’s next-generation solution reduces complexity and increases visibility for haulers,

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – September 28, 2020 (Business Wire) — PDI, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum and logistics industries, announced the release of PDI Logistics Cloud international. The company’s holistic logistics software was specifically designed for the fuel supply chain and helps fuel retail, mineral oil, wholesale and hauler companies gain the end-to-end visibility they need to optimize their operations.

Logistics Cloud builds on PDI’s heritage of bringing innovative products to the market and enables digital transformation by leveraging the latest technology. Its use of Big Data, IoT, and sophisticated algorithms enable better compartment allocation, automation and forecasting. The software’s robust capabilities—including advanced planning and dispatching, mobile tools, forecasting, telematics, compliance, and analytics—allows businesses to scale, future-proof their operations, and quickly adapt to dynamic market conditions.

The solution will allow customers to do the following:

• Reduce stockouts and returns
• Decrease on-site stock levels
• Optimize delivery routes to make fewer trips
• Increase payload usage
• Manage more sites per dispatcher

“Customers in this industry have faced complexity and lacked advanced technology for far too long,” said Sid Gaitonde, senior vice president and general manager, Logistics Solutions, PDI. “We leveraged over three decades of industry experience and collaborated with leading oil companies and haulers around the world to develop PDI Logistics Cloud. We’re pleased to be the partner they can count on, no matter where they are in the world.”

More than 9,000 trucks use PDI’s logistics solutions to deliver over 367 billion liters of fuel to their destinations every year. PDI plans to introduce its latest logistics offering to fuel supply chain companies outside of the EMEA region early next year.

About PDI Technologies, Inc.

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly users. pditechnologies.com 

For more information, contact:
Kelly O’Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com