Putting it simply, Food & Beverage Manufacturing companies should consider IFS Cloud for their ERP solution.  With the versatility, dependability, and constancy of a Mother, IFS offers a list of credentials that mirrors those of mom. 

1) IFS and mom offer comprehensive, flexible, and individualized solutions.

The best thing about mom is that she knows her children better than anyone else, so when she gives advice or offers solutions, they are individualized and tailored to her children’s unique situation, and they come with ongoing support.

IFS supports all phases of the product lifecycle: new product development, procurement, manufacturing, quality compliance and delivery to customer.  All while offering a range of manufacturing modes (make-to-stock, make-to-order, make-to-forecast, or a combination); ie solutions are tailored.

2) IFS and mom promise accurate forecasting and planning.

In many households, mom is the major planner and forecaster. She gathers family and friends and leads out in anticipating events and schedules and planning accordingly.

IFS Intraday Planning supports fresh food and fast-moving manufacturers in reviewing and adjusting their plans when last minute orders come in or shipments must be expedited. Like mom, IFS is responsive and agile, adapting to changes in needs and reacting to growth. 

3) IFS and mom guarantee Integrated Quality Management.

Whether it’s ensuring that children stay clean, insisting they eat their veggies, or making sure homework is complete, Mom is the integrated quality management in most homes.

IFS promises similar, consistent, quality management approach—including compliance, audits, in-process controls, positive release traceability—to help managers ensure quality and compliance and identify problems early.

4) IFS and mom operate with process-specific key capabilities.

Mom offers specialized care and nurturing. Because each child is different, moms know that they must adapt their approach depending on the unique needs of each child.

IFS is built to offer food and beverage key capabilities (such as recipe/formula functionality, batch traceability, shelf life, yields etc.). Like the agile mother, adapting to address changing needs of her children, IFS continuously invests in functionality and adaptability to meet the needs of the business to ensure long-range success.

5) IFS and mom always function with Operational Intelligence.

FS covers end to end process, helping customers implement best practice and attend to actions that need immediate attention. Industry specific KPIs, which are available as standard with IFS cloud, save manufacturers weeks of setup time and give them access to actionable information on new products almost immediately. With solid data in hand, food and beverage manufacturers can react efficiently, resolve issues quickly, and ensure operational health.

If you want the next best thing--offering the versatility, agility, forecasting, operational specific solutions and ongoing support, etc.—IFS cloud might become your business’s “other mother.”