Oden Technologies, the intelligent industrial automation provider, has partnered with WorldWide Polymer Compounding (WWPC), the specialist in process development and troubleshooting for the compounding industry to offer Oden’s products to polymer and food compounding manufacturers in North America.
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.
GEA’s knowhow can help food industry overcome the chill factor
Sep 11, 2019
Global warming could send a chill factor through food manufacturers and cold storage businesses using refrigerants in the UK if they are not prepared for latest European legislation coming into force on 1st January 2020.
Haribo’s sweet supply chain success
Sep 04, 2019
Haribo, the European manufacturer of sweets including jelly babies, gum bears and liquorice, has 19 production sites and 10 distribution centres around the world.
IMS Evolve and Current, powered by GE, partner to enable smarter food retail
Aug 14, 2019
IMS Evolve, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company, has announced a strategic partnership with Current, powered by GE, the digital engine for intelligent environments, to deliver IoT solutions to the food retail sector. The partnership leverages IMS Evolve’s integration and automation capabilities and Current’s Daintree wireless controls infrastructure to offer a proven solution that is helping food retailers reduce operational costs and improve the customer experience.
How can food stockpiling be managed amid a no-deal Brexit?
Aug 14, 2019
Following news that Domino’s Pizza Group has spent £7m stockpiling ingredients in preparation of a no-deal Brexit, companies across the supply chain are facing the challenge of finding additional storage and cooling solutions to cope with demand.
Hepco V Guide Systems: the bread and butter for food applications
Jul 23, 2019
One of the largest industries globally, the food and beverage industry is a core element of the UK manufacturing economy. Comprising many different sectors including the bakery sector, confectionary, meat processing, drinks industries, dairies and fish processing – the range is wide and demand is high.
European canned veg supplier harvests supply chain forecasting
Jul 23, 2019
Bonduelle, the supplier in Europe for canned vegetables and second largest for frozen veg, is close to completion of a supply chain transformation project that has helped the manufacturer reduce wastage and predict with pinpoint accuracy what’s most likely to sell in different parts of the world, following the implementation of demand forecasting software through FuturMaster.
Grant for farm-to-fork food and shipping solution
Jul 16, 2019
A food and logistics platform that aims to improve the speed, efficiency and cost of shipping food ingredients from-farm-to-fork in restaurant industry has secured a major grant.
5 ways chatbots can help drive sales
Jun 26, 2019
By Tim Deeson, author and CEO of chatbot/applied AI agency GreenShoot Labs.
Conversational interfaces are revolutionising sales by offering customers 24/7 product information - boosting customer acquisition, conversion and retention.
Food and Beverage Industry Trends - an Epicor white paper
Jun 19, 2019
An Epicor White Paper
This report looks at some of the key industry and consumer trends that have arisen in recent years, how they affect food and beverage manufacturers, what to expect in the near future, and how to stay ahead of the changes to thrive in this dynamic, evolving market.
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.
