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 […]
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 […]
How Modern Manufacturers Differentiate Themselves Manufacturing companies in 2021 are accelerating innovation like never before. With advancements in Customer Service Software, new and innovative products are launched each and every day. Quality if these products is also enhanced thanks to technological advancements and omnichannel and e-commerce platforms are allowing consumers to purchase any brand from […]
When Service Goes Wrong Consider this scenario: Brad has recently placed an order for a Bluetooth speaker from his favorite electronic manufacturer’s website. He expected the speaker to be delivered two days ago, but never received the product. He first goes onto the website to see if there is a self-service portal where he can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]