Digitalization on the Production Floor for Food & Beverage Manufacturers: Bridging the Gap

Join FBO and LiveTracking on October 8th at 11:00 AM for our Digitalization on the Production Floor for Food & Beverage Manufacturers Webinar.

Digital transformation is no longer a “nice-to-have” for food and beverage manufacturers—it’s a competitive necessity. While larger enterprises are advancing rapidly, many small and medium-sized processors face barriers that keep them from realizing the benefits of digitalization, such as cost reduction, improved efficiencies, and addressing labour challenges. This webinar is designed to help bridge that gap, giving SMBs practical insights, strategies, and real-world examples to start or accelerate their digital journey with confidence.

Why Digitalize?

Three out of five Canadian food manufacturing businesses (60.5%) plan to innovate within the next three years. Their primary motivations are to:
● Improve efficiencies (69.8%)
● Reduce costs (69.2%)
● Address labor challenges (40.1%)

However, a significant adoption gap persists between small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Food and Beverage sector and larger enterprises.

Webinar Purpose and Strategic Foundation:

This webinar aims to establish thought leadership through a consultative and educational approach. It will address the pain points faced by SMBs in bridging the technology adoption gap by:

● Identifying effective tools and techniques for SMBs.
● Highlighting typical pitfalls to expect during their digitalization journey.

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Industry Overview: A look at the digital shift in the Canadian Food & Beverage market, focusing on its current low digital intensity and key innovation drivers.
3. Common Pitfalls in Digitalization: A systematic discussion of challenges related to people, strategy, and technology.
4. Defining ROI in your purchase journey. Caveat around investment attraction.
5. Client Spotlight: A moderated fireside chat featuring a real-world success story.
6. Key Takeaways and Phased Approach: A summary of actionable insights and a presentation of a structured approach to achieving production visibility.
7. Live Q&A Session
8. Conclusion and Next Steps: Information on how to get more details