Here's how you can effectively manage food supply chains through strategic thinking.

Demand Forecasting Imagine if you could know exactly what your customers want before they even know it themselves. That’s what demand forecasting aims to do. By looking at past sales, market trends, and even social media buzz, we can make pretty good guesses about future demand. This means you can keep your shelves stocked with the right products and avoid those awkward moments when customers leave empty-handed. It's like being a step ahead in a game of chess.

Sin duda, la etapa de análisis de riesgos es importantísima: medir su impacto y la probabilidad de ocurrencia, genera la claridad suficiente para estructurar planes de acción que mitiguen el efecto de los riesgos. El análisis de riesgos permite construir una Supply Chain resiliente, con una mirada estratégica que asegure el funcionamiento de la organización en un entorno en permanente evolución.

I agree! Efficient risk assessment is the foundation of strategic management of food supply. Holistically viewing the food chain and identifying potential risks help plan accordingly.

La chaîne d'approvisionnement des produits alimentaires commence d'abord au niveau du choix des semences, un mauvais choix de semences joue sur toute la chaîne de production. Ensuite nous pouvons parler des produits utilisés dans la gestation des plantes, ces produits chimiques jouent sur la qualité des produits finis. Nous pouvons aussi noté les conditions de stockage après récolte qui est un facteur important de la chaîne. Enfin nous pouvons évoquer les autres risques logistique à savoir le transport (mode de transport), la conservation, la transformation et ou la mise sur le marché de consommation.

A avaliação de riscos é uma etapa crítica no processo de suprimentos e licitações, essencial para garantir que as operações ocorram sem interrupções e com o menor impacto financeiro e operacional possível. A para uma avalição de riscos, é essencial seguir alguns passos, sendo eles Identificação de Riscos, Análise de Probabilidade e Impacto, Planejamento de Respostas, Monitoramento Contínuo, Capacitação e Treinamento e Comunicação e Transparência. Adotar uma abordagem sistemática e proativa na avaliação de riscos é essencial para garantir o sucesso das operações e a satisfação das partes interessadas.

A previsão de demanda é uma etapa crítica no processo de suprimentos e licitações, essencial para garantir que os recursos necessários estejam disponíveis conforme a necessidade, evitando tanto a escassez quanto o excesso de estoque. Para uma previsão de demanda eficaz, é essencial seguir alguns passos, como Coleta de Dados, Análise de Dados, Modelagem Preditiva, Colaboração Interdepartamental, Ajuste de Modelos e Monitoramento Contínuo. Adotar uma abordagem sistemática e proativa na previsão de demanda é essencial para garantir o sucesso das operações e a satisfação das partes interessadas.

An example I have seen is the daily sales call system we operate at our plant. The sales, production and logistics team meet every morning to review previous daily sales target as per the production target and delivery status on the outbounds. The planning manager gathering historical sales figures to predict demand and forecast for the day, week and months. The daily sales call becomes the listening board for business decisions in real time.

La actividad de Forecast es el ingrediente de entrada o input para la cadena de suministro. pero requiere que la previsión sea sea precisa, oportuna. Actualmente existe una gran cantidad de softwares disponibles en el mercado que permiten generar modelos de previsión basados en la historia. Por lo tanto es básico, conocer bien nuestros clientes y estar bien coordinados cada vez que se planea realizar una acción comercial.

Take out a step further. Collaboration with your marketing, sales and finance teams to understand sales and marketing strategies and plans as well as alignment with financial goals will go a long way in ensuring your supply chain plans and demand forecasts are aligned with all activities affecting potential sales.

Previsão de demanda é um tema que deveria trazer fascínio as grandes empresas. Como manter a produção linear sem prever as demandas. Todos os setores de certa forma vendem algo, seja serviço e ou produtos. Prever a demanda não só mantém a régua dos custos em dia, como também a satisfação do cliente final que irá receber dentro dos prazos definidos seus produtos e ou serviços. Um bom exemplo de planejamento de demanda bem definido são as empresas do ramo de bebidas alcoólicas. Através da previsão de demanda eles conseguem ajustar o hedcount, os insumos para o aumento da produção em períodos de alta demanda.

Managing food supply chains requires a blend of strategic thinking, careful planning, and robust supplier relations. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers is crucial. Lines of communication with your suppliers. Updates on demand forecasts, order statuses, and potential disruptions help ensure smooth operations. Treat suppliers as partners rather than mere vendors. This fosters collaboration and a mutual commitment to quality and efficiency. Establish clear performance metrics and regularly review supplier performance.. Be transparent about your needs and expectations. Share your strategic goals so suppliers can better align their services to support your objectives.

In my point of view keep supplier scorecards. Managing a network of suppliers that may be located on multiple continents involves a good deal of vetting, as well as effective onboarding of new partners. Because most brands have in-country partners, it’s important to maintain supplier records on a regular basis, as well as quality and compliance data, along with continual measurement of performance through scorecards.

One thing I have found helpful is to view suppliers as partners that I want to succeed. Their success also means my success. Regular communication and supplier evaluation is improving for improvement

Actually, this is the most important thing in the supply chain. Supplier relationship is the key to a great supply chain management. Partners become part of the production-to-consumption process. Farm to table is relationship based and not just a process. The communication flow is ubiquitous.

Suppliers often also have their ear to the ground regarding potential shortages or issues in the supply chain. Being close to those vendors and exchanging regularly can lead you to know about those issues sooner rather than later and help you build robust alternative plans or to plan ahead for inventory. In addition, understanding your vendors goals and plans can help you align your needs and build strong more integrated plans ensuring a stronger partnership.

Technology has reduced dependency on manual actions ,which saves time, money and resources. However, paying attention is required as these tools can malfunction.

A gestão de suprimentos e licitações exige um olhar estratégico e ágil para garantir a otimização de recursos e a tomada de decisões assertivas. Nesse contexto, a integração de tecnologias como ERP e inteligência artificial (IA) se torna um diferencial crucial para alcançar resultados significativos. O ERP, como um sistema centralizador de informações, facilita a análise de dados históricos e o acompanhamento de indicadores chave, permitindo identificar tendências e padrões de consumo. Mas é com a IA que a gestão de suprimentos e licitações atinge um novo patamar. Algoritmos inteligentes podem analisar dados complexos em tempo real, identificando oportunidades de redução de custos, otimização de processos e prevenção de riscos.

An example I have seen, I was actively a participant in the technology integration of the ERP system we implemented in our plant. During this period, we migrated from multiple ERP software into SAP. The SAP application enabled the plant to track the plant inventory, inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, delivery status, warehousing and sales support. Data nodes are all in- compassing. In real time, decision makers can review dashboards and make informed decision.

One thing I find helpful, is the new approach to sustainability. The consciousness of impact on the environment. Both positive and negative impacts have effects on the food supply chains. Some brands have improved community engagements with regard to sustainable practices for food consumption. Label and stickers on food products for emphasize is also another step in the right direction.

Always remember you are not alone. Collaborate with your supply chain partners, open the lines of communication to encourage improvement. Sometimes the most impactful improvements and changes can be had through your partners so working with them, finding ways that you both benefit from the efficiency of improvement can encourage and ensure viable efficiencies can be made where the partner can find the improvement and the rewards or savings can be shared and benefit both.

Time management is a key factor to be consider as food is perishable.for quality purpose this should occupy a prime aspect to look at.

Communication is the key. Always give updated information. That’s the best option to promote a culture of inovation and adaptability!

In my opinion the key factors for food chain supply chain are: quality of items sourced, reliable delivery, supplier relationship and ability to have alternate sources in the event of an emergency. Strategic sourcing arrangements, Agreements on quality parameters- defined and agreed, Communication with the vendors and having a trusted list of vendors who would cater to effecting supplies, with a commitment are important ingredients of the SCM. The ERP system for inventory management will help for a large scale business. For the food industry, cleanliness, hygiene, quality of goods, packing, handling methods, preservation /storage requirements, shelf life, compliance to the standards are vital. Checklist for monitoring the above will help.

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