UK manufacturers are facing a precarious future according to insights1 from fintech business lender MarketFinance. Over two thirds (68%) reported their order books have halved in the last 30 days. To compound matters, the majority (67%) have less than £50,000 cash and without any support will run out of money before the end of the month.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Food Processing Software
Food & Beverage manufacturing involves a total sequence of food operations, including the growth and selection of raw materials, harvesting, processing, preservation, and distribution. These goods are then sold mainly to the retail or hospitality sectors, which then sell to end consumers through shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, etc. In general, the aim of all food manufacturing operations is to extend the availability of seasonal crops to year-round use. Food manufacturing is not solely involved with the preservation of food but is also concerned with the addition of additives such as flavours, colouring agents, preservatives, texturising agents and the final operation is packaging. Supply Chain software for the Food and Beverage industries enables streamlining and automating business processes throughout the supply chain to improve planning, optimise inventory levels, reduce costs, and respond quickly to changes in customer and supplier demand.
Coronavirus and lessoning the impact on our supply chains: lessons learnt from a multinational company operating in China
Mar 23, 2020
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, here are some insights from the CEO of supply chain planning software vendor, FuturMaster, on the impact of the virus outbreak and how companies can anticipate and react to such crisis situations based on the lessons learnt from various customers – including one of the world’s largest suppliers of bottled water operating in China.
Majority of workforce management still done manually, says Kronos research
Mar 10, 2020
As many as 7 in 10 UK organisations in the hospitality and food service industries are still using manual systems – such as paper-based processes, homegrown spreadsheets, or both – to carry out critical workforce management tasks.
Trade deal trade-offs: Supply chain managers warn US deal could do more harm than good
Mar 05, 2020
A hasty trade deal with the United States could weaken food standards, lower worker protections and flood the market with cheap American imports according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
UK SME manufacturers continue to grow and build resilience
Feb 04, 2020
The latest MHA Manufacturing and Engineering Report confirms SME 2018/2019 revenue continued to grow, with the food, drink and tobacco sector leading the way at 13.14%.
Digitisation brings major benefits for poultry specialist
Jan 31, 2020
A bespoke IT system from food and drink specialist CSB-System has helped a Slovenian poultry processor to double its growth, improve cost-efficiency and increase production volume by 40%.
Tetra Pak launches first virtual marketplace for food and beverage manufacturers
Jan 28, 2020
Tetra Pak has unveiled what it describes as the food and beverage (F&B) industry’s first full-scale virtual marketplace. It adds that the new platform, created using Mirakl SaaS Marketplace solutions, will bring convenience and ease to the industry by making purchasing of products faster, more convenient and simpler for producers.
Supply Chain Event - From Demand Planning to S&OP to IBP: Lessons from the front line
Dec 12, 2019
Tuesday 14th January 2020 - Birmingham,UK
This Supply Chain Event is a free educational morning dedicated to leading manufacturers who want to review best practices and lessons from the front line to implementing S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning).
QAD DynaSys Announces the Release of DSCP 2019
Dec 11, 2019
The latest demand and supply chain planning software features a new intuitive web planning experience, collaborative planning process controls and is powered by artificial intelligence and advanced supply chain analytics
Indigo Software expands supply chain consulting team with addition of Fay Shuttleworth
Dec 06, 2019
Fay brings over 15 years of experience working in the warehousing and logistics industries, adding valuable additional skills in the automotive and IT manufacturing sectors to the existing consulting team.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Software
Food and beverage manufacturing software is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that is specifically designed for the food and beverage industry. It helps manufacturers to automate and streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and comply with regulations.
Some of the key features of food and beverage manufacturing software include:
- Inventory management: This software helps to track the movement of inventory throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished goods. It can also help to forecast demand and ensure that there is enough inventory on hand to meet customer orders.
- Production planning: This software helps to plan and schedule production runs, taking into account factors such as available resources, demand forecasts, and lead times. It can also help to identify bottlenecks and optimize production processes.
- Quality control: This software helps to ensure that products meet quality standards. It can track production data, identify defects, and initiate corrective actions.
- Traceability: This software helps to track the history of a product from raw materials to finished goods. This can be important for food safety compliance and product recalls.
- Compliance: This software helps to ensure that the manufacturer is compliant with all applicable regulations. This includes regulations related to food safety, product labeling, and environmental compliance.
Here are some additional benefits of using food and beverage manufacturing software:
- Reduced costs: Food and beverage manufacturing software can help you to reduce costs by streamlining your operations and eliminating waste.
- Improved efficiency: Food and beverage manufacturing software can help you to improve efficiency by automating tasks and providing real-time insights into your operations.
- Increased compliance: Food and beverage manufacturing software can help you to comply with regulations by providing a central repository for all of your documentation.
- Better decision-making: Food and beverage manufacturing software can help you to make better decisions by providing you with insights into your operations.
