Food Nutrition Label Updates And ERP

On July 27^th, 2015, the FDA released an updated announcement about the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged food.  The new proposal would change what information food manufacturers and food processors are required to provide on their products.  Some of the changes include increasing serving sizes, tracking a greater number of included nutrients, and differentiating between naturally occurring and added sugars.  This is great news for consumers, who will be able to make informed decisions about the food they purchase.  It is also a great opportunity for food manufacturers and distributors to review how they handle inventory, recipe control, and nutritional labeling.

How does ERP software improve my business?

• Quality Control
• Software tracking ensures consistency across every work order
• Minimized Waste
• On hand inventory can be minimized and the risk of stock-outs can be reduced at the same time
• Perishable inventory orders arrive in time for processing
• Recall Prevention
• Allergen Roll Up by Sage tracks ingredients in recipes and automatically produces accurate allergen warnings for new products
• With lot control, the cost of a recall is minimized by finding and recalling only the affected batch
• Protect your brand by minimizing or eliminating recalls
• Lower Operating Cost
• Integration between accounting, warehouse, and the production floor reduces administrative processes and increases employee productivity
• Inter-operability is improved for multi-site companies
• Modern software systems track every aspect of your company which streamlines inspections and facilitates the process of expanding your business.

The food industry is a fast paced environment, constantly updated by changing consumer demands, changing regulations, and changing something or other.  The FDA is updating information labels to benefit consumers.  Maybe it’s time to update your information systems to make your company healthy, adaptable, and successful.

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