How to become a more agile business in the food industry

If your current business systems are giving you headaches, it’s time for a change. The food industry is evolving fast, and agility is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s essential. Whether you're a food manufacturer, processor, or distributor, streamlining your operations and opening up new revenue streams could be the game-changer your business needs.

Access your business system anywhere, anytime

Remote working isn’t going anywhere, and neither is the need for real-time access to your business data. So, how can you make informed decisions if you’re still reliant on multiple spreadsheets or filing cabinets that contain your vital business data? These outdated ways of working are holding food businesses back, with a lack of smarter, faster decision-making.

That’s where Dynamics Food, powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, comes in. It’s our all-in-one ERP solution built specifically for the food industry. From sales and finance to manufacturing and supply chain, you can manage it all, anytime, anywhere.

Dynamics Food addresses the real challenges that food & beverage manufacturers, processors, and distributors face every day, from food safety and traceability to allergen management, with industry-specific features like built-in compliance tracking, automated quality checks and audit trails, to name a few.

We’re proud to support some of the UK’s most trusted food brands, including Bernard Matthews, Neal’s Yard Dairy, Pipers Crisps, Laila’s Fine Foods, and many more.

Food customers want convenience

Online food ordering in the UK is booming, with a lot of hungry customers seeking convenience. The market is expected to hit £12.5 billion by the end of 2024, with 60% of the UK population having used a food delivery service in the past year (Zego).

Christmas Part 2? Bring it on

From one extreme to another, there will be food businesses out there that feel like they’re in the middle of a Christmas Part II. With great expectations of quality from your customers, the pressure is left on you to deliver and capitalise, and your systems need to keep up.

With volume through the roof, it’s clear that your finance department will have to manage a huge strain on your cash flow. Relying on Excel spreadsheets that are prone to duplication is risky, and food businesses need the confidence of one accurate data-driven version of the truth.

Dynamics Food lets you:

• Automatically hold orders from customers with overdue balances
• Flag orders that exceed credit limits
• Reduce manual tasks for your credit control team

It’s time to future-proof your food business

From ghost kitchens and drone deliveries to the rise of plant-based meals and sustainability, the food industry is changing fast. 

Platforms like Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo are battling for market share, while subscription models and loyalty programmes are reshaping how customers engage with food brands (Zego).

If you’re ready to ditch the chaos and embrace a more agile way of working, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll show you how Dynamics Food can help you tackle anything the industry throws your way. Get in touch to find out more.