Operations Adjust to 2021’s Food and Beverage Trends

Operations Adjust to 2021’s Food and Beverage Trends

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On May 24, 2021
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  • 2021trends, consumertrends, coo, foodandbeverage, operations
Operations Leaders Prepare Food and Beverage Companies for Shifting Trends For any company to be successful, it is essential to keep up with the latest consumer trends. This is especially true in the food and beverage industry. According to the US Department of Agriculture, 21,435 new food products are released every year (1)! With more […]
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Food and Beverage Consumers Look for Convenience

Food and Beverage Consumers Look for Convenience

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On May 17, 2021
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  • 2021trends, businessleaders, CEO, consumertrends, ecommerce, foodandbeverage
Food and Beverage Trends: Beyond Consumer Tastebuds The latest fad diets, viral recipes (looking at you, TikTok feta pasta), and even current events all contribute to the rapidly shifting trends in the food and beverage industry. Business leaders need to keep up with the latest “cravings” to develop new products that consumers will respond to […]
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Food Distributors Look to Reduce Waste

Food Distributors Look to Reduce Waste

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On April 27, 2021
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  • food distribution, food waste, increase profit, reduce cost, reduce waste, Supply Chain, sustainability, warehouse distribution
The Food Waste Epidemic With the population ever-growing and resources constantly being depleted, food waste is a big deal! The Food and Agriculture Association estimates that with the global population set to grow 30% by 2050, food production will need to increase by 60%. And as the global leader in food distribution waste, the United […]
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How Operations Leaders Reduce Waste

How Operations Leaders Reduce Waste

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On April 15, 2021
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  • coo, increase profit, reduce cost, reduce waste, Supply Chain, sustainability
Why Supply Chain Leaders Look to Reduce Waste In 2021, sustainability is an increasingly hot topic for consumers and manufacturers alike. With the expanding population expected to overwhelm the available resources by 2050, businesses have a greater responsibility than ever before to conserve resources and reduce waste. Furthermore, operations leaders are starting to see the […]
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Increase Profit by Reducing Industrial Waste

Increase Profit by Reducing Industrial Waste

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On April 7, 2021
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  • cfo, finance, increase profit, reduce cost, reduce waste, sustainability
The Cost of Industrial Waste: How to Reduce Industrial Waste The solid waste industry generates $60billion in revenue annually(1). That is only accounting for the cost of disposing of materials, NOT the cost of the wasted items themselves. $161billion worth of food is wasted annually (2), and with 75% lost before it even reaches grocery […]
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Implement Sustainable Production Practices by Minimizing Waste

Implement Sustainable Production Practices by Minimizing Waste

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On April 1, 2021
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  • CEO, increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, sustainability
Sustainability in Manufacturing Creating sustainable business practices in the manufacturing industry has a plethora of benefits to consumers and corporations alike. Customers are increasingly connected, informed, and concerned about the environment, social justice, and ethical sourcing. Companies with transparent supply chains and production processes that portray responsible, sustainable manufacturing excel far beyond their competitors. Furthermore, […]
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Improve Overall Business Practices with Effective Audits

Improve Overall Business Practices with Effective Audits

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On March 17, 2021
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  • audit, CEO, increase efficiency, internal audit, reduce cost
Small and Midsize Business Leaders Conduct Audits Business leaders use various strategies to ensure their companies are running optimally, whether they are taking a close look into production processes, financial reports, or product quality. Audits are examinations of existing systems, products, organizations, or processes and can be powerful tools to make sure a business is […]
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Operational Audits: Benefits And Best Practices

Operational Audits: Benefits And Best Practices

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On March 9, 2021
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  • audit, coo, operational audit
Key Takeaways: Efficiency and Effectiveness: Operational audits critically assess an organization’s operations, processes, and systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability in achieving company objectives. Softengine’s Role in Operational Excellence: With Softengine, companies can conduct thorough operational audits that deliver meaningful results, driving operational excellence through advanced technology tools and insightful analytics. Diverse Audit […]
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Reduce the Cost of a Financial Audit

Reduce the Cost of a Financial Audit

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On March 2, 2021
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  • audit, cfo, financial audit, reduce cost
Audits in Manufacturing Every business is subject to various types of audits. Without the tools to easily pull financial, inventory, and process-related data, audits can become time consuming, error-prone, and expensive. Technology that integrates all your business data allows you to simplify your internal audit process and better prepare for external audits, ultimately saving time […]
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How Business Executives Leverage Technology to Reduce Product Recalls

How Business Executives Leverage Technology to Reduce Product Recalls

  • Posted by Dan Nichols
  • On February 22, 2021
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  • CEO, product recall
Product Recalls In Manufacturing Industries For product manufacturers, recalls are a relatively regular occurrence due to contamination, problems with the ingredients, or mishandling of products. The recall procedure includes retrieving and replacing the defective products, and reporting to the proper authorities is also necessary to avoid any further issues. In the instance of food recalls, […]
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