Products

Inventory, production software
Retail Lynx software from FlowVision LLC takes the guesswork and emotion out of planning mix and quantity at the store level. It uses historical sales data and recommends a reorder point for each product at each store. It modifies the reorder points based on forecast, availability, weather and dollar-value targets. As actual sales occur at each store, on-hand quantities drop below reorder points, triggering a replenishment of consumption. For growers the software can provide store buyers with recommended store-level mix and quantity. READER SERVICE #42

Propagation container
RootMaker Products is offering a 105-cell (1¼-inch square by 17/8-inch deep) air root pruning propagation tray. The cells are designed to direct the roots to the openings in the tray. The root tip dehydrates creating secondary roots and additional branching. READER SERVICE #43

Garden center structures
VRE Systems manufactures an easy-to-assemble round structure for seasonal garden center sales. The vinyl roof fabric has fire retardant properties and can be equipped with strips of frosted panels to allow entry of natural light. The gable ends are independent panels with built-in ventilation screening. Walls are optional and can incorporate partial sliding door openings. Walls can be covered with a combination of solid color vinyl borders with clear vinyl for good visibility. Standard sizes are in multiples of 20 feet. READER SERVICE #44

Biocontainers
CarbonLite biocontainers from Jiffy Products of America Inc. are made primarily from plant starches. They are produced with significantly less energy and almost zero petroleum-based inputs. The containers are suitable for four-color printing and will fit most automated production systems. READER SERVICE #45