Woolworths locations across Southeast Queensland reported shortages of fresh items like bread, milk, fruit, and poultry, after an upgrade to their WMS went awry.
ERP modernization projects require data migration, implementation, testing, and more to go smoothly. But what is the most important thing to have in place to ensure your ERP strategy and implementation is setup to maximize success and reduce risk?
The company says that, by consolidating deliveries of perishable and dry goods in one truck, food manufacturers, distributors and retailers can eliminate the costs of multiple deliveries.
When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.
Consumers demand that stakeholders within the supply chain behave as socially responsible corporate citizens. Not only is this a business necessity; it also makes the world a better place.
Over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from deforestation and forest degradation, driving the EU’s upcoming implementation of stringent regulatory requirements.
Implementing advanced technologies such as an MES allows businesses to alleviate the immediate challenges associated with staffing shortages, and lay the groundwork for long-term workforce resilience.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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