There are many options available for tackling the everyday operations of your food manufacturing business. While different software packages meet different specific needs, you will find the most success with software that lets different departments communicate effectively with each other. This is the primary goal of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP systems integrate financial data, […]
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Next Steps for the FSMA Act: Food Traceability Proposed Rule
Since 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a series of rules and regulations to help food growers and producers be more proactive in terms of food safety. These rules were created as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Rather than waiting until a foodborne pathogen causes widespread illness, the FSMA […]
Dresner Reports Self-Service BI Is Essential To The Food Industry
Recently, Dresner Advisory Services published their 2020 Self-Service Business Intelligence Market Study. The 9th annual report includes 37 BI-related technologies, including sales planning, market analytics, data storytelling, and governance. The focus remains on trending topics surrounding Self-Service Business Intelligence (BI) to improve creation and sharing of business insights in a team environment. According to the […]
Looking Ahead: The State of the Food Industry Post COVID-19
As much of the world comes together in some semblance of self-isolation, we also look forward to the time when things can begin to get back to “normal”. But what does “normal” look like in the wake of COVID-19? And how can the perishable food industry best adapt to these changing times? Maintaining a Healthy […]
3 Supply Chain Mistakes That Harm Perishable Foods Businesses
The current COVID-19 pandemic has put a massive spotlight on an ongoing issue in the perishable food industry: weaknesses in supply chain performance. As consumer habits shift while vast sections of the population shelter at home, the perishable food industry has seen significant struggles in trying to meet changing needs. Now more than ever, it […]
How Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics Can Build Your Bakery
As the owner of a bakery business, you have a lot to balance. On top of creating delicious products for the masses, you also have to worry about all of the intricacies of running a small business. From keeping up with ever-changing food safety laws to understanding business analytics, business ownership can be cumbersome. At […]
Staying competitive in perishable foods using business intelligence
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 are new to the industry, or have been running your business for years and are trying […]
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 […]
