From getting products to market and registered in multiple countries, to translating innovation requests into product launches and juggling the global costs of goods in a complex portfolio, process-based manufacturers aren’t just dealing with more data--they’re dealing with the need to have deeper connectivity between data systems. Implementing a comprehensive data governance plan across these initiatives can quickly turn into a trip to uncharted waters.
Topics: Data Harmonization, Data Management, data governance, Product Lifecycle Management Software
This content originally appeared in our User Conference Day 1 and User Conference Day 2 blog posts.
Topics: PLM for food and beverage, formula-based PLM, PLM justification, PLM ROI, PLM business case, PLM for cosmetics, PLM for chemicals
The introduction of a Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) on soft drink beverages, sodas and fizzy juices in April of this year in the sweetened the deal for health-conscious consumers—and soured the existing formulations of many beverage manufacturers.
Topics: reformulation, product formulation, Product Lifecycle Management Software, sugar tax
The push for natural, recognizable and streamlined ingredients in consumer products is a rising tide sweeping over food manufacturers and retailers. Today, 42% of consumers say manufacturers’ food attributes are essential to their brand loyalty(1), while 52% say they now check labels before purchase to determine if products are listed as organic, cruelty-free or other health standards(2).
These clean labeling trends have brought new elements of food transparency and authenticity to the table, along with the manufacturing and labeling of healthy foods with fewer ingredients and additives.
Topics: Regulatory Compliance Strategy, Regulatory Compliance for Food & Beverage, Regulatory Compliance Experts, clean label
The 2018 North American User Conference continued the theme of “Growing Innovation” yesterday at the second day of insightful user presentations and discussion panels. Read a recap of Day 1 of the 2018 conference.
Topics: Selerant North America, user conference, innovation, food innovation, Collaboration, Food Safety, Specification Management, ingredient management, Supply Chain Management, labels