It’s a basic business equation: Increasing your profits means selling more and/or spending less. While building up your sales may require an extended effort, business costs in food distribution and manufacturing are often very ripe for strategic trimming. Here are some possibilities to help maintain profitability: Procurement and supplier management. In this industry, the largest outlays typically include raw materials, ingredients, packaging and freight. The first step in cutting expenses… Read More
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What Your Financial Statements Reveal About Your Food Business
How financially fit is your food manufacturing or distribution company? We know we’re preaching to the choir, but this industry is defined by its tight margins and complex supply chains. That makes your balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows powerful diagnostic tools to help evaluate your overall financial well-being. A little analysis can go a long way to uncovering potential money management problems, inventory management challenges,… Read More