Managing a network of FMCG sites can be a logistical nightmare, especially if some site functions are not centralised. Profits can literally dribble away as product waste increases. Figures show that globally 33% of produced food is eventually wasted.

When you think of that in terms of not just the food itself but also packaging waste, then environmentally it is a shocking statistic. According to the EAT-Lancet Commission’s January 2019 report, we cannot achieve a sustainable food system without addressing the challenge of food loss and waste.

Tracking and reducing waste through one tech solution:

We have developed technology to do just that for restaurant chains and licensees that includes:

· Scorecards

· Stock counts

· Automated RMAs

· Automated PO Receipting

· Shadow recipe data

· Transfers

· Supplier integrations

This is all controlled from one easy to use cloud-based dashboard that provides reports on key store information in real-time.

What’s more — our solutions include integrations with Orderly predictive ordering and order management.

The accurate recording and use of data is something that enables a multi-site FMCG business to act quickly and effectively to reduce waste.

In the current economic environment where we can see panic buying amidst the Corona Virus pandemic, the ability to accurately forecast and see what products are available, those moving quickly and those that are not moving is critical to ensuring less waste.

Food banks have played a real part in addressing food waste here in the UK and looking at how other food can be composted and packaging recycled are other ways in which we can be more sustainable. The real win though is not putting your business in that position in the first place. If you don’t know where to start then contact us for an informal chat to see how our technology solutions can contribute to your waste management.