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If you are an operations professional in the food & beverage industry, BC Food & Beverages welcomes you to join your fellow peers in our Operations Peer Group on November 14th.

In a competitive market, leveraging technology isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Learn how you can leverage technology and your existing data to optimize production planning, costing and production at the November Operations Peer Group. Steven Burton, Icicle Founder & CEO, will share how companies use real-time data on procurement, sales and planned production to optimize their operations. Join us to equip your business with actionable insights and strategies that can be implemented immediately to help you to enhance productivity, improve cost efficiency, and stay ahead of industry trends. The talk will be followed by an open group discussion among peers to share experiences, challenges and ideas facilitated by our co-chairs Susan Vann of Kymera Management Group and Dave Roberge of Great Little Box Company.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Strategies for continuous improvement in product formulations, ensuring cost efficiency
  • Advanced technologies can streamline cost management, providing real-time insights that enhance decision-making and operational excellence
  • How to navigate the complexity and financial implications of regulatory compliance and implement proactive strategies to manage these costs effectively
  • The benefits of dynamic pricing, enabling your organization to respond quickly to market fluctuations and optimize profitability

About Steven Burton

  • Steven Burton is the creator of the award-winning food production management system, Icicle. Through the development of advanced food safety technology based on over a decade of sophisticated software development expertise, Burton has taken Icicle beyond document management and food safety to offer a complete solution for smart automation, improving quality standards, production efficiency, and expanding growth opportunities for all types of food businesses.

Who Should Attend:

Operations Manager, Production Facility Manager, Project Manager and those responsible for the day to day operations of their business. This event is exclusively for processors and manufacturers.

What to Expect:

A facilitated group discussion to openly share ideas and seek advice from industry peers
New industry insight and valuable knowledge
A community of support and new industry connections

Members Only:

This event is private, only active members of BC Food & Beverage are permitted to attend.

Hybrid Event:

We’re getting together in-person; however, a link will be provided in advance for those who are only able to attend virtually.

 

 

*Please note spaces are limited to 24 participants for this session*

*Light refreshments and snacks will be served*

 

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