Yield Variance Isn’t a Floor Problem; It’s a Financial Exposure

Yield Variance Isn’t a Floor Problem; It’s a Financial Exposure

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 24, 2026
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  • byproduct valuation, food manufacturing profitability, manufacturing EBITDA, manufacturing margin erosion, multi-site manufacturing control, process manufacturing ERP, production costing ERP, SAP Business One Manufacturing, scale integration manufacturing, yield variance financial impact
In food manufacturing, a 1–2% yield variance is often treated as operational noise. A floor issue. A shift issue. A training issue. But in reality, it’s a financial exposure because yield variance financial impact does not stay on the production line. It moves directly into gross margin, inventory valuation, and ultimately EBITDA. The question is […]
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Why Your BOM Is Lying to You

Why Your BOM Is Lying to You

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 20, 2026
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  • batch costing, BOM costing accuracy, food manufacturing erp, manufacturing margin control, multi-site manufacturing control, process manufacturing ERP, production costing, SAP Business One Manufacturing, scale integration ERP, yield variance
The most trusted document in manufacturing might be the most misleading! Most manufacturing leaders don’t question their Bill of Material. They question pricing, labor, procurement etc.  But they rarely question the BOM itself, and sometimes that’s the problem. In many food and process manufacturing environments, BOM costing accuracy quietly erodes long before anyone notices it […]
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Why Food Production Schedules Break Down Faster Than Other Industries

Why Food Production Schedules Break Down Faster Than Other Industries

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 13, 2026
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  • adaptive scheduling food manufacturing, Demand Volatility, Food & Beverage Operations, food manufacturing, food manufacturing challenges, food operations planning, food production scheduling, operational planning, perishable scheduling, production scheduling, production variability, scheduling breakdown causes, Scheduling Challenges, Variable Inputs
Food production schedules don’t fail because teams aren’t smart or committed. They fail because the food and beverage industry operates under a unique set of pressures: unscripted variability, perishable inputs, compliance tension, and an execution reality most manufacturing frameworks weren’t designed to handle. In most industries, schedules are guidelines, but in food manufacturing, they’re commitments […]
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What Running Without ERP Actually Costs Over Time

What Running Without ERP Actually Costs Over Time

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 10, 2026
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  • distribution operations, ERP decision making, ERP implementation timing, ERP readiness, ERP strategy, executive operations, food and beverage operations, Manufacturing Operations, operational risk, running without ERP, systems governance
Most organizations don’t choose to run without ERP. They just postpone the decision long enough that “temporary” becomes structural. At first, the cost feels manageable. Teams compensate. Leaders stay close to the details. Problems get solved through experience, memory, and effort. But over time, the cost of operating without a true ERP system doesn’t show […]
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What You Give Up by Letting ERP “Just Record” the Business

What You Give Up by Letting ERP “Just Record” the Business

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 5, 2026
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  • ERP Implementation, ERP strategy, Food and Beverage ERP, Manufacturing ERP, operational control, SAP Business One, supply chain visibility, Traceability
The most expensive ERP mistake isn’t picking the wrong system, it’s underusing the right one! Many manufacturing and food & beverage organizations believe their ERP is “working” because it records transactions accurately, but behind the scenes, their ERP has been assigned a passive role: logging what already happened instead of governing what should happen next. […]
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Why ERP Is the Backbone of Supply Chain Visibility in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Why ERP Is the Backbone of Supply Chain Visibility in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On February 3, 2026
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  • Batch Tracking, ERP, food and beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing erp, FSMA Compliance, Lot Tracking, SAP Business One, supply chain management, supply chain visibility, Traceability
The real risk isn’t lack of data. It’s fragmented truth. Food and beverage manufacturers are under more pressure than at any point in the last decade. Regulatory scrutiny is rising. Customer expectations around transparency are no longer optional. Supply chains remain volatile, while margins continue to tighten. Most organizations don’t lack data. They lack confidence […]
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Why Traceability Is Where ERP Becomes Non-Negotiable

Why Traceability Is Where ERP Becomes Non-Negotiable

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On January 30, 2026
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  • batch tracking food manufacturing, ERP audit readiness, ERP compliance food industry, ERP for food processors, food manufacturing erp, food production traceability, food safety ERP, food traceability systems, FSMA compliance ERP, lot traceability ERP
Traceability is no longer a quality initiative or a food safety talking point. It’s an operational requirement tied directly to risk, cost exposure, and business continuity. For food processors and manufacturers, traceability determines how fast you can respond to an audit, how contained a recall becomes, and whether leadership can stand behind the data when […]
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When Tools Multiply Instead of Simplify: The Hidden Cost of ERP Sprawl

When Tools Multiply Instead of Simplify: The Hidden Cost of ERP Sprawl

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On January 28, 2026
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  • audit readiness, compliance risk, data integrity, distribution operations, enterprise systems, ERP architecture, ERP Integration, ERP strategy, food and beverage manufacturing, manufacturing systems, multi-location operations, operational visibility, operations leadership, production execution, SAP Business One, system of record, Traceability, Warehouse management
Most operations leaders did not set out to build a fragmented tech stack. They added a warehouse system to fix picking errors. A planning tool to manage production variability. A customer portal to reduce order entry. A reporting layer because leadership could not trust the numbers. Each decision made sense in isolation. Over time, those […]
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Why the Business Got Harder Even Though Nothing “Changed”

Why the Business Got Harder Even Though Nothing “Changed”

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On January 23, 2026
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  • business scaling, ERP readiness, executive decision making, food manufacturing, manufacturing leadership, Manufacturing Operations, operational complexity, operational governance, process control
If the business feels harder to run even though nothing “changed”, that’s not a mystery. It’s a signal. Executives often assume difficulty follows disruption. In reality, the most expensive operational shifts happen quietly, without announcements, milestones, or clear moments to point to.   The Most Concerning Changes Are the Ones You Don’t Announce No new […]
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2026 Winter Fancy Faire Trends Recap: What Stood Out on the Show Floor

2026 Winter Fancy Faire Trends Recap: What Stood Out on the Show Floor

  • Posted by Haley Cannada
  • On January 21, 2026
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  • better for you foods, food industry trends, food manufacturing trends, global flavors, SFA Trends 2026, shelf stable foods, specialty food trends, tinned fish trend, Winter Fancy Food Show
The 2026 Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Faire felt different; in the best way! Our team attended last week to reconnect with customers and walk the show floor, and what stood out immediately was the energy. The conversations were lively, booths were busy, and brands showed up with confidence. This wasn’t a show defined by […]
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