Staying competitive in perishable foods using business intelligence
Using Business Intelligence can give you a hedge above your competitors in the perishable foods business. Fighting for space in the retail world is critical for expanding the reach of your product. Modern perishable food business owners are in search of technologies that can give them an advantage that retail buyers will notice. Whether you […]
How direct store delivery (DSD) can reduce inefficiencies in your perishable foods business
Are you noticing that your perishable foods business is experiencing issues with direct store delivery inefficiencies? Or perhaps you’re looking for ways to achieve greater control over your distribution model? Maybe you’re just seeking out ways to change your current system to keep up with evolving market demands while reducing operating expenses? If any of […]
Four things to consider when choosing an ERP vendor
As the executive of your perishable foods company, you’ve come to the realization that it’s time to upgrade your current supply chain management tools. You are ready to invest in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software because your current software system is no longer keeping up with regulatory requirements, data security, and your need for advanced […]
Mobile direct store delivery technology delivers results
Direct Store Delivery (DSD) is a supply chain term that explains how a supplier’s product is shipped to a retailer. Food companies have specific needs from their DSD application. Executives are seeking tools that provide greater control for high-volume businesses, especially tools that are mobile, flexible, and scalable. In a survey commissioned by Honeywell, 62% […]
Are you letting ingredient management failures hold your company back?
Your recipes are key to your business. And the ingredients that you use, and how you manage those ingredients, can be extremely complex. This is especially true for those involved in the perishable foods industry where ingredients need to be fresh, adequately supplied, and carefully managed. Ingredient management requires coordinating and controlling intricate aspects of […]
Finding Dough Through Bakery Business Intelligence
Last month we shared why you should ditch your sales report and start using business intelligence. In today’s world, with robust and easy to use tools, why are we making our jobs more difficult than they need to be? If there is a better tool on the market to allow you to work more efficiently […]
3 Reasons to Ditch Sales Reporting and Start Using Business Intelligence
By: Eric Vandenberg Director of Customer Solutions & Product Marketing Harvest Food Solutions Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you will always end up someplace else.” Reporting is necessary, even mandatory, for your perishable foods business. Having detailed knowledge about your sales, returns, sales reps, and performance are key […]
Why Enterprise Resource Planning Is Your Recipe for Success
Are you beginning to notice inefficiencies in your perishable foods business? Or perhaps your current software is struggling to keep up with your growing business? Without a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in place, many perishable foods businesses have a hard time keeping up. The demand for ERP systems continues to grow because of […]
5 New Innovations in Direct Store Delivery
The top-performing perishable foods businesses in our industry utilize direct store delivery (DSD) technology to conduct business. However, is standard DSD technology really the innovative solution that a modern perishable foods business needs to excel? Likely not. That’s where Harvest Food Solutions comes in. From simple to complex food inventory management, we offer a DSD […]
How Technology Is Transforming the Modern Perishable Foods Business
There have been more advancements in the perishable foods business over the past few years than ever before. And these advancements will continue to drastically improve the production, traceability, and delivery of perishable foods for years to come. So many people in the United States rely on the accessibility of fresh and healthy food. It […]