DECEMBER 20236EDITORIALDECEMBER - 9 - 2023, Vol - 03, Issue - 30, ISSN 2836-1989 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizerRonald DonovanManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@ foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsData-Driven Decision-Making in Food Distribution The global food distribution sector is driven by evolving supply chains, changing consumer preferences, the proliferation of food service options, and rapid technological advancements. Many services opt to outsource their distribution operations instead of managing them internally. This strategic choice provides access to specialized distribution expertise and reduces the capital and variable costs associated with in-house distribution teams. The rise of mobile distributors is expanding access to previously underserved areas, especially remote regions, utilizing innovative technologies. The food distribution witnesses growth through digital adoption, driving innovation in services. Distributors increasingly adopt RFID tags to monitor products and assets, offering effortless data transmission about a product's status and location. Precise timing in order fulfillment, especially for perishable goods, has prompted businesses to implement robust warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation solutions, boosting efficiency and reducing errors. With access to abundant data, food and beverage distributors are now leveraging real-time data analysis and AI to manage inventory, orders, and supply chain disruptions. Advanced analytics provide real-time visibility across various channels, allowing data-driven decision-making, and predictive analytics assist in risk management and the discovery of previously untapped revenue sources.This Food Business Review Europe edition brings readers the key developments in the food distributors sector through thought leadership articles from Tanja Dinic, Director of Internal Audit for Food Safety, Fortenovagrupa, and Ferran Soler Sagué, Head of Transport and Depots, Noel.Tanja Dinic highlights the importance of food safety and accomplishing this in manufacturing. Food safety culture is established by management's attitudes and actions, impacting the entire food chain. Ferran Soler Sagué discusses the impact of e-commerce on logistics and highlights the importance of technology, particularly big data and analytics, in optimizing operations in the food and beverage industry.In this edition featuring the Top Food Distributors in Spain 2023, we hope you find the appropriate company suited to your business requirements.Let us know your thoughts.
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