The post-pandemic landscape presents food and beverage supply chains with challenges such as rising costs, shortages, and labour constraints. To navigate this, stakeholders in the industry need to reimagine supply chain processes and integrate social responsibility. The incorporation of technology is vital for enhancing visibility into supply, demand, and pricing fluctuations. Optimisation, especially in production, manufacturing, and logistics, can mitigate challenges. Technologies like virtual twins and collaborative platforms aid in orchestrating complex consensus planning. Success lies in embracing a platform-based approach, investing in people, processes, and technology, and managing change effectively. Achieving supply chain resilience requires a holistic transformation that fosters agility, innovation, and sustainability throughout the organisation.

Read more from Foodengineeringmag