Lakeview Computers Blog 5 Reasons Food and Beverage Companies Love BI

In an industry rife with copious regulations, members of the food and beverage industry must carefully monitor quality and performance. “[L]aboratory data is mission critical inside any food manufacturer that relies on analytical testing for quality assurance, consistency, and compliance today, and profitable product innovation in the future,” writes Phocas customer Colin Thurston, the director of product strategy for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thurston further explains that real-time visibility is essential to operations, as early identification of problems within the supply chain, such as tainted raw materials, could save a company thousands or even millions of pounds. In this blog, we will discuss five ways Business Intelligence (BI) benefits companies in the food and beverage industry.