SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving sector in which manufacturers are continuously seeking ways to optimize production and reduce costs in the face of shifting consumer demand and preferences. Thats a tall order for food and beverage manufacturers.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For 58 years, food and beverage and consumer goods manufacturers have battled for dominance, from chips and wings to soda, beer, party supplies, and even aluminum foil for food storage and DIY trophies. Its All About the Game Plan The Super Bowlmore than just a game, its an American tradition with global reach.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Beverage Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. Otherwise, inventory positions can become misaligned, leading to suboptimal revenue generation and needless waste. The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation.

Optimal Sourcing 176

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

However, the scope and timeline of the initiative carry clear implications for the food and beverage supply chain. Shorter shelf life or more limited inventory of natural colorants may lead to shorter production runs and increased batch frequency. This raises complexity in planning, labeling, and inventory control.

Manufacturing Procurement 166

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Logility

JUNE 15, 2021

Food and beverage companies can use demand sensing to predict sudden market trends and prepare for actual supply needs. Demand fluctuations dominate the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Three More Supply Chain Forecasting Solutions to Consider for Food and Beverage. Advanced inventory management.

Supply and Demand 147

Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 147

Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Get the insights beverage companies need to meet today’s biggest supply chain challenges. Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting the Beverage Industry.

Beverage 130

Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 24, 2024

When we compare the companies listed on the Gartner Top 25 to peer group results for the period of 2013-2023, we find that 59% of the listed companies score below their peer group on year-over-year growth, 41% below their peer group on inventory turns, and 41% fall below their peer group on Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

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Gartner Comparison Taiwan Groups 424

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

The second part of the story is that inventory turns for Lenovo are 10.8, Ranking at #13, PepsiCo outperforms on inventory turns, but performance is declining. Performance of PepsiCo Compared to Beverage Peer Group for the Period of 2013-2023 Now let’s compare these patterns to a company driving improvement and outperforming.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58 As shown in Figure B, the company improved cash-to-cash through the extension of payables, but never improved inventory levels after the spin-off from Kraft. Intuitive Surgical, Monster Beverages, and Urban Outfitters defined new models through customer-centric innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 388

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 388

Logility

MARCH 19, 2021

When a crisis hits, having the right advanced analytics to react to supply chain disruptions in food and beverage is your best defense. Drilling down, you’ll learn that demand planning, inventory, replenishment, manufacturing and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) capabilities are the building blocks of supply chain planning excellence.

Beverage 144

Beverage Food Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 144

Logility

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Additional media recognition in Beverage Wholesaler and Rethink Retail showcased Logility’s innovative approaches to AI and vendor management. Kevin McInturff, Chief Technology Officer, was featured in Yahoo!

Logility 188

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 20, 2022

An iconic international beverage brand needed to improve warehouse layouts in their direct-to-store distribution operation. These force strict limits on the number of pallet … The post Global Beverage Brand Revamps Warehouse Design for Faster Distribution appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The need for track and trace capabilities in industries such as food and beverage, manufacturing or automotive industries is obvious: the threat of contamination or recalls impacts public safety, and the responses to those events are highly regulated. Organizations need to know what goes into their products and their location at all times.

Reverse Logistics 227

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2020

So, what is holding companies back from embracing blockchain and, in particular, what needs to be done to grow the adoption of blockchain in the Food & Beverage Supply Chain? There is no doubt that adopting blockchain capabilities can improve the ability to track and trace food and beverage products from field to fork.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Beverage Supply Chain Software 130

RFgen

MARCH 2, 2022

Food and beverage operations must embrace automated data collection like mobile barcoding in order to enhance efficiency and agility. The right mobile barcoding solution will help you better connect your inventory management across its lifecycle. Connect Your Inventory Lifecycle. Remember the User Behind the Technology.

Beverage 98

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RFgen

MARCH 2, 2022

Food and beverage operations must embrace automated data collection like mobile barcoding in order to enhance efficiency and agility. The right mobile barcoding solution will help you better connect your inventory management across its lifecycle. Connect Your Inventory Lifecycle. Remember the User Behind the Technology.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. Powering Food and Beverage Supply Chain Excellence with S&OP. And the stakes have never been higher.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

Food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies usually operate on smaller margins than most organizations in other industries. Unfortunately, a significant chunk of food and beverage companies’ raw materials are commodities, whose prices don’t just fluctuate from month to month but can change hour-by-hour.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Beverage Material Savings 105

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is where inventory meets the supply chain. How the food Industry can optimize its supply chain for festivals Many event planners and teams focused on the supply chain may also wonder about possible food or beverage shortages. How do you keep food plenty and mugs full?

Optimal Sourcing 333

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 333

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The impact of complexity on inventory is not quick. To help, today I want to share some of the insights from our recent Inventory Optimization study. Inventory management is a hot issue. Companies invest in project after project, yet inventory levels remain the same. What Drives Inventory Effectiveness?

Inventory Reduction 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. The company provides demand and inventory planning solutions based on a public cloud architecture. I look forward to this study every year. That is an all-time low.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Technology Integration : Use of technology in logistics, inventory management, and supply chain tracking has helped improve efficiency and transparency. Sustainability : Amul focuses on sustainable practices, promoting eco-friendly methods among farmers and minimizing waste throughout the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 290

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 290

ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales.

Inventory Reduction 156

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. In this ultimate guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about manufacturing inventory management software. Its your single source of truth for inventory, constantly updated and readily available.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. When compared to pre-recession years, we ended the decade with twenty more days of inventory. Days of Inventory Comparison. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 420

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 420

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful. The metrics of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Inventory Turns and Operating Margin have the highest correlation to market capitalization.

Gartner 367

Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 367

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. So, I wanted to give you a heads-up on their questions, and my answers.

Optimal Sourcing 366

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 366

QAD

MAY 23, 2024

The food and beverage industry is an ever-fluctuating landscape with a constant demand for operational efficiency. This is especially critical in industries like food and beverage, marked by short product shelf lives and significantly varying demand.

Beverage 91

Beverage Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Food 91

Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI/ML algorithms analyze data to provide actionable recommendations, such as increasing production capacity, reallocating inventory, reducing prices, or switching suppliers and 3PL service providers. The business carried too much inventory about $6 B, which led to much waste through product obsolescence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. Inventory. My takeaway?

Optimal Sourcing 301

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 301

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

Smaller, more agile companies outperform the larger and well-known brands in the retail, beverages, food, and pharmaceutical industry sectors. It is not as simple as trading-off inventory, cost, and customer service. Capri Holdings, Eastman, Monster Beverages, Herman Miller, and PCA are also award winners for multiple years.

Supply Chain Design Software 306

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 306

Talking Logistics

JUNE 4, 2018

A recent piece in the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report highlighted how rising logistics costs are squeezing the food and beverage industry. With the increased cost of moving goods, food and beverage companies are being forced to increase the price of their products to maintain their profit margins. Stock-outs.

Inventory Reduction 140

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 140

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 13, 2025

The global alcoholic beverages market is forecast to grow to $3,875 billion by 2032. The global non-alcoholic beverage market size is projected to grow to $3.8 At the same time, beverage producers, like food producers and others, are being pressured in multiple directions. trillion by 2034.

Beverage 72

Beverage Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 72

PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

live/drop, type of inventory, type of equipment, load status, etc.). Major Beverage Manufacturing company. We would like to add to West’s point that It’s also imperative that trailers, containers, and inventory are tracked not just over the road but also while these assets are parked at facilities across the U.S.A. .

Demand Planning Software 147

Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 147

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

CPG companies must maintain tight control over inventory to conserve cash while ensuring there’s sufficient stock to meet production schedules or forecasted customer demand. The reason? The industry’s laser-like focus on costs stifles growth. The challenges don’t stop there. To read the full article, click HERE.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 309

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Manufacturers and distributors can optimize their inventory management using some of the latest emerging technologies, including machine learning, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Using proven inventory management processes, supply chain design, and planning helps optimize your stock.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 22, 2022

Attabotics has been adopted by major brands including luxury department store Nordstrom and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage and home goods. Increasingly consumers expect same-day, and next-day delivery, which means inventory must be located close to consumers who typically live in urban and suburban neighborhoods.

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Warehousing Material Savings Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 246