Transforming Food & Beverage Companies with the Microsoft Technology Stack
In the dynamic world of manufacturing and distribution, speed, compliance and insights are paramount. The Microsoft technology stack is a comprehensive suite of connected solutions designed to empower food and beverage manufacturers with tools that streamline operations, enhance security, provide AI-driven insights and drive growth. Let’s explore how Business Central, a cloud-based ERP-solution, revolutionizes the […]
The Power of Real-Time Inventory Management in the Food and Beverage Industry
The food and beverage manufacturing industry, especially the baked goods sector, is under constant pressure to meet the ever-changing demands of consumers. One of the most significant challenges they face is managing their inventory efficiently. This is where real-time inventory management systems come into play. Why Real-Time Inventory Management is a Game Changer Real-time […]
Simplifying Complex Sales Channels for Food and Beverage Manufacturers with Harvest ERP
Food and beverage manufacturers need to navigate a growing number of distribution methods to make sure their products make their way into consumers’ hands. This intricate web is collectively referred to as ‘sales channels.’ There are some challenges that are common across all channels, such as traceability and compliance that Harvest ERP’s robust compliance features […]
Harnessing the Power of Dynamic Batch Scheduling in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of food and beverage manufacturing, dynamic batch scheduling is quickly emerging as a game-changing strategy that can significantly enhance productivity, quality control, and profitability. And it’s an approach that is increasingly enticing for food manufacturers as they grapple with inflation – 81% having said there’s an increase in cost per […]
The Top Features Food Manufacturers Need to Know About in Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1
Microsoft recently announced its Wave 1 plans for Dynamics 365 Business Central, which highlights several features and updates that will help food manufacturers streamline business operations, increase efficiency, and improve collaboration. We’ve read through the release notes and like what we see! And the best part – Harvest’s customers on the Microsoft Cloud can immediately […]
February 2023 Product Updates
The Harvest ERP Solution – powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central – has quite a few updates in store for its first major release of 2023. It is important to note that every release includes enhancements to usability, accessibility, performance, and reliability. Today we are going to highlight a few areas designed to increase […]
2022 in review and a sneak peek into 2023
We help businesses stay close to what they need, and to get what they want with minimal configurations. How do we do it? By staying close to what Microsoft has built. We take advantage of the investments Microsoft puts into their products instead of needlessly building our own IP – helping provide the tools food businesses need at a lower cost.
Harvest Food Solutions wins IBIE Innovation Showcase award
Harvest Food Solutions has been awarded the Innovation Showcase award for the upcoming International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — the grain-based food industry’s largest, most comprehensive event. Harvest has won this award for the second time – the first being at IBIE 2019 for Harvest DSD. The award was presented for Harvest Advanced Manufacturing for […]
Is your food manufacturing business ready for the e-commerce era?
One of the biggest changes in consumer spending in recent years has been the increase in online shopping. Ecommerce continues to be a significant portion of total sales, as consumers increase the frequency of online orders. The number of U.S. households that bought groceries online more than quadrupled from 16 million to more than 64 million in the […]
Bakery business trends to watch out for
The snack and bakery market is a vital economic sector, accounting for over $100 billion in annual U.S. sales. “The demand for baked goods drives the industry in everything it does,” said Kerwin Brown, president of BEMA. “The better the economic outlook, the more consumers can continue to purchase the baked goods that they love.” […]