Silo’s Strategic Edge: How We Differentiate Ourselves

Monday, Dec. 1st, 2025 

We've previously discussed what we offer to the produce industry. Now, let us share the many ways we seek to differentiate ourselves from other solutions providers. 

Drawing on Decades of Experience 

Amy Gates, Chief Executive Officer of Silo: 

"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. They want speed, clarity, and partnership. They want tools that simplify complexity, not add to it. And they want technology that actually lowers cost, improves efficiency, and adapts to the realities of their operations." 

Modern Cloud Architecture 

That, as Amy says, is where Silo aims to deliver. 

"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," Amy explains. 

Affordability That Drives Results 

Agility isn't the only factor 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." 

Accessibility: Technology and People 

Technology should also be accessible, Amy adds, and 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. 

A Unified Platform 

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." 

Stay tuned for more updates on Silo's opportunities in 2026.