Joe Scioscia

In today’s connected world, consumers are more knowledgeable about what they’re consuming and buying on a daily basis. Consumers need to trust that the food they’re buying is safe to consume, and it’s the responsibility of food suppliers to protect the public against foodborne illnesses and follow FDA regulations. Despite efforts to improve food safety, foodborne illnesses and recalls are still a problem for many food and beverage suppliers. The COVID-19 pandemic has put an extra strain on food industry workers to take the necessary precautions and ensure food safety continues to be a top priority.

As tariffs continue to increase, companies needs to look inward to optimize business processes and free up resources to focus on growing the business.  Investing in an ERP solution is the perfect first step in making this change.

Technology advances in retail are an important contributing factor to a successful busy season. Retailers will also likely have to pivot their strategies to strengthen customer relationships and build brand loyalty through an online presence. Technologies such as predictive analytics and AI are helping companies collect and store useful data while predicting consumer habits, allowing brands to better connect with their consumers.

Food manufacturers can sometimes face obstacles in their daily operations. Having a proper ERP solution for your business means choosing software that will help you improve food safety and streamline operational efficiency, while managing your business growth. Does your Enterprise for Food solution have these 2 components?

Spreadsheets are very vulnerable to human error, and incorrect calculations can have a domino effect, causing major mistakes to occur throughout a document and eventually can negatively impact your bottom line.

Intelligent Enterprises today recognize that investing in a new, fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, or upgrading an existing investment is imperative to the success and growth of the organization,, because the cost of doing nothing will hurt the entire enterprise, both short and long-term . According to Aberdeen Group, The Cost of Doing Nothing, 46% of companies with an updated ERP system are more likely to increase their performance, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.