Sustainability in the Production food industry

What factors make food producers sweat? The industry has to overcome a multitude of complex challenges to make the difference between success and stagnation. Among the biggest are:

1. Food waste

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 1.3 billion tons of food are thrown away every year. This corresponds to around a third of global food consumption. Causes such as overproduction, fluctuating demand and inefficient storage exacerbate the situation. The sad result: far too much waste and high economic losses.

Food-producing companies run the risk of losing valuable reputation, as consumers value sustainable production. Solutions to minimize waste and operate more sustainably lie in greater transparency, more efficient processes and innovative technologies.

How the right food ERP can help

To reduce food waste as much as possible, use effective inventory management. You can view the current stock of your goods, including best-before dates, and reorder raw materials in good time if necessary. Another advantage of transparent stock management is that you work according to the first expired first out principle. By processing the materials that expire first, you avoid waste caused by goods that have been stored for too long and use every raw material efficiently.

In addition, integrated production planning enables precise production mechanisms without overcapacity and the targeted use of raw materials. Less use of resources, less waste, less food wastage.

2. Energy consumption and CO₂ emissions

Food production is in a dilemma: on the one hand, rising energy costs are a burden on your production, on the other hand, it should be as climate-neutral as possible. Strict regulations also require the reduction of required resources and the resulting CO2 emissions. However, food and beverage producers often struggle with an outdated infrastructure, high investment costs and the search for efficient, scalable solutions. Time and leisure to meet the requirements quickly fall by the wayside. But how do you manage to meet the requirements and remain competitive at the same time?

This is how the industry-specific ERP solution from Yaveon helps

Your ERP system supports you in optimally controlling and planning machine utilization. By precisely coordinating production processes, idle times are reduced. Because machines are less likely to stand still unnecessarily, power consumption is reduced. By using resources efficiently, you save energy, reduce operating costs and act sustainably. But your ERP also enables you to plan ahead and use capacities sustainably. This makes your entire production process both more economical and more ecologically responsible.

3. Transparency in the supply chain

Where do the raw materials come from and what quality is behind them? Consumers are increasingly keen to know the origin and quality of the products they buy and to ensure that they have been produced sustainably. At the same time, legal requirements such as the EU supply chain laws are increasing the pressure on food-producing companies. Ensuring traceability across all stages of the supply chain while having to cope with increasing documentation and compliance requirements is a headache.

As a result, producers are obliged to ensure complete transparency and more efficient processes and must react quickly to regulatory changes. This is the only way to gain and maintain consumer trust in the long term.

How the right food ERP can help

Complete transparency and documentation are basic factors for sustainable production. To achieve this, you can rely on traceability with your industry-specific ERP solution. You can reliably view the origin, composition and delivery of individual products and product components and are able to provide information at any time. The inclusion of properties and characteristics directly on the item also helps you to view and take into account the most important properties during production. To meet the strict compliance requirements, you can also use electronic signatures and audit trails. Changes are logged and documented, including user stamps and time stamps.

4. Strict compliance requirements, safe products and the highest quality

Compliance with legal regulations and industry-specific standards is essential for food-producing companies. Whether HACCP, IFS or BRC: as a food or beverage producer, you must meet extensive requirements and provide complete documentation. You make no compromises when it comes to the quality of your products, because you have to guarantee safe enjoyment and impress your customers in the long term. The pressure from quality audits and certifications is also increasing noticeably. If you rely on manual table maintenance or unsuitable solutions, you will quickly face a time and resource problem.

How Yaveon's industry-specific ERP solution can help

Work in compliance with regulations, reliably and securely. The right ERP industry solution fulfills the strict criteria of the food industry and meets all relevant requirements. Such a solution supports you with inspection processes and quality controls, audit trails and detailed documentation. Deviations are easy to identify in cockpits, allowing you to take direct countermeasures. This not only ensures compliance with standards, but also strengthens your position in the market.

Competitive advantage no. 1: Producing food sustainably

It is clear that for companies in the food industry, sustainable thinking and production encompass far more than just environmental protection. They are the central factor in achieving economic success and progress. Companies that focus on sustainable strategies not only strengthen their contribution to a future worth living, but also secure long-term competitive benefits. Resources are used more efficiently, costs are reduced and the trust of customers and partners grows.

The following aspects make sustainability in food production a success factor for market leaders:

Reputation and good image

By saving raw materials and waste, you help to reduce your carbon footprint, promote the sustainable management of resources and strengthen your competitiveness and your company's reputation through environmentally friendly innovations. On the one hand, you meet the growing legal requirements and, on the other, you increase your attractiveness for environmentally conscious customers and partners.

Economic success

Sustainable processes create efficiency and reduce costs - the ideal basis for developing innovations that open up new business opportunities for you. Your economic performance grows, you celebrate financial success and increase your attractiveness for investors, partners and customers.

Social skills

Transparency and sustainability strengthen the relationship with consumers and support compliance with global social standards. This promotes trust and loyalty towards customers, ensures a traceable supply chain and strengthens a positive corporate reputation. Social responsibility is also a benefit when looking for new talent. After all, companies that act sustainably are attractive employers for committed young talent and a factor in long-term employee satisfaction.