Make your ERP smarter by regularly defining and reviewing safety stock and required stock levels. Set safety stock based on demand variability and lead times, ensuring you’re covered during demand spikes. Regularly update required stock levels to match changing demand patterns, integrating real-time data for precision. Collaborate across teams for well-rounded insights, automate low-stock alerts, and monitor supplier reliability. This approach improves sustainability, optimizes resources, and builds a resilient inventory system.

Zero wastage off loads the pressure for the cause of sustainability in any SC operation besides enhancing productivities. Unnecessary stocking in WHs for a prolong time is also stressing the chain.

To boost sustainability in the food supply chain, key innovations include: vertical farming, regenerative agriculture, precision farming, and alternative proteins; minimal processing, biodegradable packaging, and energy-efficient methods; electric transportation, optimized logistics, and collaborative distribution; plant-based options, food recovery platforms, and consumer education. Additionally, blockchain, AI, and circular economy models enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. These solutions reduce waste, environmental impact, and promote responsible practices across production, processing, distribution, and consumption, creating a more sustainable food system from farm to table.

I believe focusing on eco-friendly packaging and finding suppliers that are committed to sustainable practices is the best. Also, exploring ways to optimize logistics in other to reduce carbon emissions.

Boosting sustainability in the food supply chain involves implementing strategies that minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, and promote resource efficiency: - Reduce Food Waste: Implement systems for tracking and managing inventory to prevent food waste and food spoilage - Adopt Eco-Friendly Packaging: Use biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable packaging materials - Promote Water Conservation: Support water-saving technologies and practices across the supply chain - Energy-Efficient Operations: Implement energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy sources in food processing and storage facilities to lower carbon emissions - Engage employees, suppliers, and consumers in sustainability goals through training and awareness

I am working on finding alternative crops to replace conventional croping system to ensure sustainable shift of cropping pattern. Further, developing commercial applications for these crops through innovative food product development practices. Waste management and upcycling of foods practices are developed to ensure efficient and sustainable food systems.

Found this article and responses to be helpful in learning more about the need for sustainability in our Food Supply Chains , as well as the need for more localized Farming demand.