Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 36 2021 | Page 85

How an ERP Can Help Your Business Successfully Transition to More Sustainable Packaging Options

Over recent years , the push for sustainable packaging for the food and drink industry , driven by consumer demand , has led to food manufacturers , processors and packaging companies rethinking how they package their products .
With 67 % of consumers globally thinking that it is important that products come in recyclable packaging , and 54 % saying it is an active consideration when shopping , utilising sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics is a key concern for those who work in food and drink packaging .
There are many options available when it comes to looking for sustainability in packaging including : utilising paper packaging , reducing packaging volume , introducing refillable packaging , and incorporating recycled plastics into packaging . in the most cost-effective way . The Food and Beverage ERP solution designed by Aptean , is an integrated software platform which brings together all aspects of your business , and technology stack , providing you with accurate and consistent data exactly when you need it .
ABOUT APTEAN As a leading provider of industry-specific software , Aptean ’ s Food & Beverage ERP is designed to meet the particular needs of the food and drink industry . Our ERP provides you with full control of your growing business while also retaining all the flexibility you require to respond dynamically to any new trends in the fastmoving food industry , from the increasing popularity of plant-based foods to the demand for sustainable packaging .
More than 1,000 food and beverage customers already use Aptean ’ s solutions , built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform , allowing them to unlock the benefits of a reliable and scalable platform to underpin their business , and its growth plans .
With over 20 years ’ experience in the UK market , we have helped many companies to transform their business to continue to remain competitive and ensure that they are delivering best practice for today ’ s priorities .
Join Aptean on October 5th for our 2021 Food and Beverage Global Symposium to discover more about how we can help your business to scale and succeed .
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However , evolving current practices doesn ’ t come without challenges , but this is where complete visibility of data and processes in one place can be extremely beneficial for businesses who are looking to implement these changes .
An ERP ( enterprise resource planning ) solution provides your business with the perfect foundation to help you integrate new packaging materials and technologies
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