Silo's Amy Gates Reflects on Company's Strategic Edge over Competitors

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In our discussion with Anne Allen, Amy briefed what Silo offers to the produce industry. Now, we turn to the many ways in which Silo seeks to differentiate itself from other solutions providers.

“After decades in this industry—from working on early DOS-based systems at Apio to leading large-scale software deployments across the produce supply chain—I’ve seen firsthand what operators expect from modern technology,” Amy mentioned, “Silo want speed, clarity, and partnership. we want tools that simplify complexity, not add to it. And we want technology that actually lowers cost, improves efficiency, and adapts to the realities of our operations.”

That, as Amy says, is where Silo stands apart.

“Silo is built on a modern cloud architecture with mobile-first experiences and embedded AI capabilities. This gives customers real-time visibility, faster processing, automated workflows, and predictive insights that legacy systems simply can’t provide.
More importantly, modern infrastructure means fewer servers, fewer manual workarounds, and far lower long-term maintenance costs. Agility for us is about innovation — but it’s also about reducing overhead,” she explains.

Agility isn’t the only factor that Silo keeps in mind. The company wants to deliver a solution that is affordable, offering customers smart technology that drives cost reduction.

“Our modular platform and flexible pricing allow customers to implement only what they need—without the heavy licensing, consulting, or upgrade fees common in legacy ERPs,” Amy notes. “And, because AI and automation reduce manual labor, errors, double entry, and compliance risk, Silo directly helps companies lower operational costs. Technology should pay for itself, and our architecture is designed to make that possible.”

Technology should also be accessible, Amy reaffirmed that’s another way Silo delivers value to its customers: with transparent data and ready access to experts.

“This combination of transparent data and human accessibility is a major differentiator in an industry where support often feels distant or transactional,” Amy says.

Silo’s unified platform, which encompasses ERP, labor, and financial workflows across growers, packers/shippers, labor contractors, distributors, and multi-facility operations, is an ecosystem of tools that means lower technology costs, smoother workflows, and far fewer points of failure.

“Technology only creates value when it fits how the industry actually works. We don’t expect customers to adapt to rigid software—we work with them to ensure the system reflects their real operations,” Amy concludes. “This partnership-driven approach is built into our platform, our onboarding, and our support model.”

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