Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to changes in consumer behavior, but rising food prices have brought about new challenges—pushing manufacturers to search for new ways to adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. What is an example of sustainable food?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Large global consumer goods companies with a combination of internal manufacturing and outsourcing must effectively predict demand and manage complex multi-national supply chain networks to ensure on-time in full delivery to their retail customers such as WalMart, CostCo, Amazon, QVC.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Panic Buying Challenged Retailers and Suppliers. COVID-19 triggered an unprecedented surge in panic buying of food, beverages, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and other essentials.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers. For example, Monster Beverages beats Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, while Celanese outperforms Dow Chemical. Is this success? I don’t think so.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

While the economic fallout from the pandemic proved to be less harmful than anticipated for some – particularly those in the big box and e-commerce retail segment, such as Walmart and Amazon – it greatly impacted the vast majority of industries. This includes food and beverage suppliers, packers, and manufacturers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In fact, today several leading halal production standards (like the Indonesian and Malaysian halal standards) are already requiring a segregation between halal and non-halal in transport and storage for halal certified manufacturers. This new standard has three modules: transportation, warehousing, and retailing. Current practices.

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. Logility, Inc., Logility, Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources.

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DynaSys

JUNE 16, 2021

Welcome to our third and final blog on key ingredients to improving your food and beverage supply chain. We have been discussing the concept that the food & beverage supply chain is similar to that of a recipe for a manufactured food product. All industries supply chains have been disrupted. Knowledge is power.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Bottom Line: High performance, integrated food & beverage supply chains are the lifeblood of successful manufacturers in the industry, enabling them to flex in response to customer demand. It’s Time to Start Managing Food & Beverage Supply Chains For the Future, Not The Past. Source: Dyer, J. H., & Nobeoka, K.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Source: [link]. With the right solution and strategy, food manufacturers have the potential to create a major impact in reducing the scale of our global food waste crisis. The first step requires food manufacturers to embrace two concepts: supply chain transparency and the circular economy. Enable Sustainability with DELMIA.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Coca-Cola supply chain can be a role model for how beverage manufacturers can improve efficiency. With 48% of global market share and two of the world’s top three beverages, it’s no secret that Coca-Cola is a successful brand. ALSO READ: Be like Coke with a mobile food & beverage supply chain ». Manufacturer.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Pressure is on – Why Retailers Need to Take Action on Green Retailing. Retail AI/ML & Data Science. Sustainability, a topic that has long been discussed, is becoming one of the most important strategic priorities for retailers. What is Green Retailing? Why invest in Green Retailing?

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

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Logility

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Logility recognized for moving the food and beverage supply chain forward efficiently. This award honors Logility for ensuring a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain throughout 2021. Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2022

You can look at many categories of products, especially those in food and beverage , and see a proliferation of product choices like we have never seen before. But then, a change occurred that has impacted the entire alcoholic beverage industry. The Changing Market Landscape for Alcoholic Beverages. Plain cranberry juice.

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2019

Food and beverage manufacturing can be complex and challenging. A Resource for Manufacturers. There are several resources available to learn about everything from industry trends and solutions to day-to-day challenges manufacturers face, especially in today’s changing marketplace. Food Logistics is a trusted source.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well. This is forcing regulators to institute changes in regulations on manufacturers.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Here are some examples of appropriate data sources for building a better short term, demand-sensitive forecast: Internal sources. External sources. It may also apply to those organizations that control manufacturing and are able to quickly change the production schedule. Sales orders (historical and future) and shipments.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The last 19 months have supercharged some of the food & beverage trends we saw pre-pandemic, offering new opportunities for challenger brands in the beverage sector. And we’re seeing much more interest in whether food and drink is ethically sourced and sustainably produced: 69% of UK consumers now say this is important to them.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

This change is most evident in the shift in retail trends that we have seen since late this winter. Consumers flocked to retailers buying up entire stores of CPG goods in preparation for the pandemic in late March. However, this did not last as retail sales had one of their worst collective months in April.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. In short, his vision of an end-to-end supply chain was transactional: better processing of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. This was the case for the client stories that I will share in this blog.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This honor exemplifies my team’s diligence and commitment to supporting food and beverage companies in building more resilient supply chains,” said Allan Dow, president, Logility. Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries. About Food Logistics.

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ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

How To Leverage The Benefits Of S&OP For The Food And Beverage Industry? Supply chain-focused organizations like the food and beverages industry can turn the tide with an efficient S&OP process and improve their overall business performance. How different is S&OP in the volatile world of the food and beverage industry?

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Due to the pandemic, e-commerce growth accelerated and manufacturers’ interest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer sales also increased. Direct-to-consumer strategies add a third party (the consumer) to relationships traditionally restricted to brands and retailers. ”[1]. Suggestions for Strengthening DTC Strategies.

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ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

Supply chain-focused organizations like the food and beverages industry can turn the tide with an efficient S&OP process and improve their overall business performance. . How different is S&OP in the volatile world of the food and beverage industry? The food and beverage (F&B) industry is however a different game.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

In manufacturing, inventory management software is also used to track parts, raw materials, and production documents – such as a bill of materials and work orders – through the supply chain. The purchasing manager can then create a purchase order for the required goods and send it to your supplier.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Consider the demands placed on retailers, hotels, restaurants, and the stadiums themselves as they attempt to meet the very specific, time-sensitive demands of millions of tired, hungry, thirsty consumers. Consumers will be looking for certain food and beverage brands that make them feel like they’re on their home turf.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. Learn more: Better Dropshipping with Inventory Management 5.

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