Candy and confection companies face new challenges in addition to delivering the right products on time amid an expanding value chain and fluctuating supply chain.
- Candy and confection companies need end to end supply chain visibility with precise production planning and optimized production schedules
- Food safety and quality concerns require manufacturers to stay up-to-date with traceability, quality management, serialization and documentation to comply with changing regulations
- Store brand and private label products are growing as consumers look for lower cost alternatives
- The value chain has expanded and product variability is more complex than ever increasing the need for better collaboration between all trading partners
- Manufacturers must comply with food safety, quality and environmental regulations that change from country to country and change often
QAD has been a trusted solution partner to Candy and Confection manufacturers for decades:
- Flexible solutions allow manufacturers to selectively apply financial, planning and operations capabilities to support their needs
- Supply chain solutions deliver shared end-to-end supply chain visibility across manufacturing, including suppliers, customers, outsourced and other trading partners
- Candy and Confection are a costly value add. Profitability relies on precise inventory management, serialization and traceability to handle shelf life and protect investments
- QAD Enterprise Quality Management helps manufacturers comply with FSMA and other global regulations to stay on top of food safety and ahead of the competition
- Last mile global transportation solutions drive lower costs across equipment and aftermarket fulfillment
- Promotions are necessary to compete. QAD can assist manufacturers to manage promotions and trade spend
