Streamline operations, increase productivity and boost sustainability in the food and beverage industry.
As the population in the world is growing, so the demand for food and drink is increasing day by day.
But that’s not all.
Challenges
With evolving the followings, the food industry landscape is constantly changing and you must keep up if you’re going to stay competitive.
- Consumer demands
- Changing regulation
- Ringing costs of raw materials
- Savvier competition
- Supply chain visibility
- Financial losses due to accounting effect against asset depreciations, taxation etc. because of Poor visibility in asset inventory resulting into additional inventory cost.
- Cybersecurity challenges facing
Other Challenges
The best way to overcome all these challenges is to transform your business using digital technology. By automating manual processes, streamlining and centralizing your key business data, increasing supply chain visibility, you can better withstand market pressures.
Card skimming
Card skimming refers to attacks where hackers implant malicious code into a website or a third-party supplier of digital systems, so they can steal credit card details. For businesses that rely on sales of packaged, physical goods, such as food and beverage businesses, this poses a real threat to their operations and ability to sell through retail channels. Today, hackers look to break into manufacturers’ networks to seek out credit card data and personal information, and even though many manufacturers don’t retain this type of data, it won’t stop a criminal from breaking in to find data they can steal.
An increase in ransomware threats
Ransomware is another type of attack that food and beverage businesses need to be mindful of. With the many challenges the world has faced in recent years, manufacturers have had to deal with disruptions, strange sales trends and impacted by customer fears of supply chain issues. These industry-wide circumstances are great news for hackers, because the repercussions of bringing a food or drinks manufacturer down would have disastrous effects, making ransomware threats more effective. Disruptions to supply chains and operations for these businesses could result in millions in lost profits, expired food which impacts inventory levels, and an increase in unnecessary food waste.
Loss of intellectual property
Another risk from cyberattacks in this industry is the loss of intellectual property, where threat actors may use their access to networks to obtain secret production processes or ingredient and recipe information which can then be sold on the dark web or used as leverage. Hackers will use evasive methods to hide their presence in networks so they can go unnoticed, and if there aren’t strong detection systems in place, they’ll be able to roam freely without being spotted.
Risk of malware
One of the most harmful cyberattacks is malware, which could affect industrial control systems and data acquisition systems which are essential to the running and management of food production and manufacturing facilities. A malware attack leaves businesses vulnerable and is exacerbated by businesses’ increasing reliance on automated systems and IoT connected devices. While these systems have been put in place to improve supply chain flow and analytics, they also pose their own unique set of risks when it comes to cybercrime and malware attacks.
Bizentia’s Transformation Solutions for the Food and beverages Industry
ERP
Smart Computerized Maintenance Management Mobility Solution for smarter Maintenance
- Preventive
- Breakdown
- Predictive Maintenance using six sigma techniques and IOT
- Instrument Calibration
Intelligent Logbook
RFID Enabled Mobility Stock / Warehouse Management
Quality Management Solution
Cybersecurity
We protect your business with our comprehensive portfolio of consulting, implementation, managed security services, and solutions, so that you can focus on growth.
Asset Life Cycle Management
RFID, QR and Bar Code Mobility Enabled – asset tracking, stock management, maintenance, depreciation calculation
eCommerce - B2C (Business-to-consumer) / B2B (Business-to-business)
Supply chain Management solution – Track and Trace
We help bring transparency and accountability across logistics management.
Direct store delivery:
The system enables perfect and direct store deliveries with proper electronic proof of deliveries (EPOD). The deliveries can also be scheduled in terms of unloading locations and preferred times.
Inventory management:
Keep track of total held inventory at any point in time. Initiate smooth restocking within the system. It would also give full control and visibility over the purchase orders, invoices, etc.
Shipment tracking:
Track the location and health of the shipment in real-time. Get instant shipment updates wherever you are. Know the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to prepare for the unloading beforehand.
Point of sale:
Enable a top-class customer experience with a smooth point of sale system that helps with quick transaction processing, but also tracks available inventory and manages staff-related tasks.
