Almost 50-60% of fresh food could end up as waste between farm and fork without processing it is estimated. Other factors driving the popularity of processed foods include urbanization, lifestyle changes and the long shelf life. The surge in the use of processed foods has necessitated food processing companies to utilize technology and acquire modern food processing plants.
Launching new products is no easy feat for food processing companies. 90% of these new launches only make it to the store shelves and not beyond. A highly preferred end product is described to be a combination of the perfect recipe, high-quality raw materials and an effective production process. Food businesses need to ensure diligence at every stage of product development to capture a share of the market.
Can a software solution boost sales, reduce costs and improve operational efficiency?
Rain+ Make, a high-end software solution for food processing companies covers the entire value chain. Right from sourcing directly from suppliers, receiving goods at the gate and undertaking quality checks t to managing inventory and sales.
Food processing companies can source directly from farms, government markets or other traditional sources with the flexible sourcing modules inherent of the software solution. Raw materials procured can be traced in batches right from where the time they have been received at the gate until they are converted in finished goods and made available for consumption.
The software can adapt to different production styles like made-to-order, made-to-stock or mix models. The flexibility offered by the software solution has a big role to play in maintaining a record of all the important parameters in production. This in turn ensures operational excellence.
Amid aggressive competition, food processing companies need to constantly evaluate their current market strategy. Data gathered using Rain+ Make can be leveraged by sales staff to get valuable insights based on which future sales strategies can be modeled.
From the finance aspect, Rain+ Make can be used to adhere to compliance guidelines and complete operational tasks.