More options don’t necessarily equate to more functionality when it comes to manufacturing.  Searching for a software system that supports production is often a daunting and confusing endeavor.  In the spirit of clarity, the following points touch on what IFS Cloud™ offers the Food and Beverage Industry:

An all-encompassing, adaptable, and tailor-made solution, which caters to every stage of the product journey, from ideation and development, through sourcing, production, quality assurance, and final delivery to the consumer.  A variety of manufacturing approaches, whether producing for stock, customizing orders, forecasting demand, or a blend of strategies.

Enhanced precision in forecasting and strategizing, with real-time planning that assists fresh food and high-speed manufacturers in reassessing and fine-tuning their strategies upon receiving orders and scheduling shipments.  The utilization of advanced machine-learning models that incorporate external factors such as weather, thus enhancing the accuracy of forecasting capabilities.

Seamless quality control, in the form of a comprehensive management system that encompasses compliance, audits, in-process controls, positive release, and traceability, which empowers manufacturers to effectively monitor and proactively evaluate processes for potential areas of concern.  Specialized capabilities for each process, including features like recipe/formula management, lot/batch tracking, yield optimization, by-product management, shelf-life monitoring, and expiration date management.

Ops Intelligence which includes pre-configured dashboards, spanning the entire process, to assist clients in implementing industry best practices and highlighting urgent actions that need immediate attention.  The support of easily accessible KPIs, which instantly highlight necessary actions.