Food & Beverage

Flextronics Speaks About Opportunity to Manufacture in the U.S.

February 5, 2014

Ron Tarter, SVP, Eastern Operations, Flextronics

How PepsiCo Created a Plant With "Near-Net-Zero" Impact

February 5, 2014

John Phillips, PepsiCo and Al Halvorsen, PepsiCo

Higher Prices Coming to the Menu at Most U.S. Chain Restaurants

February 4, 2014

SpenDifference

America's chain restaurants this year plan to ask customers to dig a bit deeper into their pockets, hoping to offset higher food costs and put a bit more cash in their wallets, according the latest national menu price survey conducted by restaurant supply chain co-op SpenDifference.

Managing Complex Seasonal Retail Logistics Networks

February 4, 2014

Jeff Brady, Director of Transportation, Harry & David

Transforming Supply Chain Operations at Kroger

February 4, 2014

Daniel Vasseur, Supply Chain Manager, The Kroger Co.

Warehouse Execution Software Breathes New Life into DC Operations - FREE White Paper

February 3, 2014

FORTE

Recruiting & Developing Supply Chain Talent

February 3, 2014

Andrea J. Stroud, Research Program Manager, APQC

New Product Forecasting at Campbell Soup

January 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Campbell Soup is expert at understanding buying patterns and demand signals for its traditional category, but as it expands into new categories with different types of products the company is having to adapt its forecasting methods. Allyson Hatfield, senior demand planner, discusses these challenges.

Bird Flu Might Once Again Take a Bite Out of KFC's China Profits

January 31, 2014

Business Week

Just as KFC's China sales began to improve, the spread of bird flu is once again threatening the chicken restaurant's recovery, this time ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, typically a busy period for the chain. The New Year begins on Friday, Jan. 31.

Government's Renewable Fuel Standard 'Unrealistic,' Chain Restaurant Group Says

January 31, 2014

National Retail Federation

In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Council of Chain Restaurants has criticized the government group's corn ethanol mandate under the Renewable Fuel Standard, and labeled the RFS as unrealistic.

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.