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👀 #ICYMI last week, Makersite CEO Neil D'Souza contributed an article to ITPro Today focused on tackling the sustainability data problem in manufacturing. 🤔 But what is that problem exactly? 📊 As Neil writes in the piece, "Most businesses – from mom-and-pop cafes to enterprise-level mega corporations – have access to a wealth of data on their operations. This may be simple, such as peak sales times for a restaurant, or more complex, such as supply chain insights from dozens of vendors globally." 💡 "But no matter what it looks like or how much there is, data holds important insights that can shape modern businesses’ success (or failure). Unorganized data – or worse, a lack of awareness of its importance – can lead to missed opportunities to optimize operations." 👇 You can read the article in full at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eUMc3cSj #Sustainability #SustainabilityData #Manufacturing

🌍🍽 Digital transformation is key to the evolution of the food industry, with logistics at the heart of this process. New technologies enable complete traceability, better inventory management, and more efficient distribution, ensuring that products reach consumers fresh and safe. 🚛💡 Discover how digitalization is reshaping logistics in the food chain, driving sustainability and innovation: https://lnkd.in/gPCjw66J #DigitalTransformation #Logistics #FoodIndustry #Sustainability

📦 Exploring the Future of Flexible Packaging: Key Insights from Our Latest Market Report! 📦 As consumer demand for #convenience, sustainability, and innovation grows, the #FlexiblePackagingMarket is at the forefront of transformation. 🌍 From food and beverages to #healthcare and cosmetics, flexible packaging solutions are redefining how industries approach product safety, shelf life, and environmental impact. 🚀 Key Takeaways from the Report: ▪ Sustainability Drives Growth: Eco-friendly materials and recyclable options are increasingly sought after by both consumers and manufacturers. ▪ Technological Advancements: Innovations like smart packaging and improved barrier properties are enhancing functionality and efficiency. ▪ Rising Demand Across Sectors: A surge in e-commerce and on-the-go products is fueling demand for flexible packaging. ▪ 📈 Market Forecast: The Flexible Packaging Market is projected to grow steadily, powered by new materials, green initiatives, and evolving consumer preferences. Stay ahead of the trends! Discover in-depth analysis and strategic insights in our latest report https://lnkd.in/dtgmnQiz #MarketInsights #SustainablePackaging #Innovation

Retailers, optimize your supply chain and reduce food waste with DIRECT, by Empauer. Improve your bottom line while contributing to a sustainable future. Learn more today! 👉 Supply Chain Optimization: DIRECT helps retailers optimize their supply chains by identifying and reducing food loss and waste. 👉 Bottom Line Improvement: By reducing waste, retailers can improve their bottom line while contributing to sustainability efforts. 👉 Strategic Insights: DIRECT offers strategic insights into where waste occurs in the supply chain, enabling retailers to make data-driven decisions. Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/e4ph7dkd #RetailInnovation #SupplyChain #SustainableRetail

Simon Mellin, CEO of The Modern Milkman, understands the importance of convenience in driving sustainable choices. By combining nostalgia with modern technology, The Modern Milkman makes it easy for customers to embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover how they're revolutionizing the milk delivery service in the Interpath Retail Index report: https://lnkd.in/dQUmX8Xe #RetailIndex #Sustainability #Innovation #TheModernMilkman

Today, we're celebrating Optera's new partnership with SPS Commerce to accelerate retail supply chain sustainability by launching the Retail Sustainability Collective. https://lnkd.in/guCN5wWH This initiative will transform retailer and supplier #sustainability collaboration by combining Optera's proven emissions management platform with SPS's two decades of retail supply chain expertise. Through the Collective, suppliers can share emissions data once to reach multiple retail customers, while retailers gain comprehensive primary data coverage across their supply chain. This all enables: - Primary emissions data to flow seamlessly between partners - Sustainability integrated with core supply chain infrastructure - Ending organizational silos Congratulations to Tim Weiss and the whole Optera team on this noteworthy milestone!

Day 4 of the Global Retail Conference 2025, presented by WeSave, is now live, featuring a powerful lineup of sessions addressing the key forces shaping the retail industry. Today’s discussions will cover the state of the retail market, innovations in supply chain intelligence, and the role of sustainability in shaping the future of commerce. Today’s Sessions The State of Retail | Massimo F. D'Angelo 10:00 am - 10:30 am US ET Massimo F. D’Angelo, Partner at Blank Rome, provides a critical update on the retail industry, examining current market trends, economic shifts, and the legal and operational challenges facing retailers today. Real-time Inventory Intelligence for High-Value Retailers | Ramesh Tirumala 11:00 am - 11:30 am US ET Ramesh Tirumala, Founder & CEO of Aapya Solutions, explores how real-time inventory intelligence is transforming supply chain management, helping high-value retailers optimize stock, reduce inefficiencies, and improve operational agility. Regenerative Agriculture: Cultivating Sustainable Agricultural-Based Products for a Greener Future | Keith Bearden 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm US ET Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco, discusses the impact of regenerative agriculture in retail, highlighting how sustainable farming practices can improve product quality, support environmental sustainability, and drive long-term value. As the Global Retail Conference 2025 continues, today’s sessions provide crucial insights into the strategies and innovations that are shaping the retail landscape. Stay engaged as industry leaders share knowledge, solutions, and the vision for the future of retail. https://lnkd.in/e6_cG8YF

Just had an insightful discussion with Jasper Schouten, CEO of 1-2-Taste, on how technology and digitization can shape the future of the food industry. We explored everything from the cultural shifts required to move away from traditional distribution channels to how the industry can truly embrace innovation. One takeaway that really resonated: "FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) in reality turning into SMCG (Slow Moving Consumer Goods)." This couldn’t be more accurate! In an era where speed, agility, and technology should drive consumer reach, many companies are falling behind. Partnering with 1-2-Taste is a game-changer. It challenges the way you think, transforms how you operate, and accelerates growth in today’s tech-driven world. Whether you’re a supplier or a buyer of food ingredients, this shift isn’t optional—it’s critical for the future of your business. The question is: are you ready to make the leap?  #FoodIndustry #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #FMCG

I am excited to announce our partnership with SPS Commerce called the Retail Sustainability Collective. Together, we are helping usher in the next chapter of corporate climate action for the “product economy.” For far too long, the sustainability function within large corporations was siloed and left to go it alone. This structure was never going to work. The transition to the low-carbon economy has begun, impacting every aspect of how companies do business. For retailers, this means fundamental changes in what products you sell and how you operate your supply chain. Solving this problem requires deep collaboration across supply chain, merchandising, procurement, and sustainability teams. Our partnership with SPS Commerce combines their scale and supplier engagement expertise with Optera’s leadership in Scope 3 emissions and sustainability. We are connecting supply chain and merchandising teams with sustainability teams to derisk and decarbonize global retail supply chains. Let's make the 2020s the decade of meaningful climate action. We have 5 years left.

2025 is off to an exciting start at Optera! Supply Chain emissions are critical to solving the climate crisis, but it's often a challenge for organizations to collect meaningful data to drive improvement. That's why Optera's teamed up with SPS Commerce to enable the retail industry solve this challenge.