The Food & Beverage industry is facing intense margin pressure driven by inflation, shifting consumer expectations, and growing retailer demands. Leading companies are moving past one-off cuts and instead adopting strategic, data-driven cost takeout that protects profitability today while strengthening their position for the future.
In a guest article for Food Industry Executive, Lotfi Maroizy, Partner and Industry Group Lead for Consumer Goods and Food & Beverage at EFESO Management Consultants, outlines practical ways manufacturers can rethink their cost structures and build lasting resilience. He highlights how organizations can reshape their cost base through benchmarking and operational diagnostics, unlock value across operations and the supply chain through lean, automation, and network optimization, and ensure savings endure by tying initiatives to EBITDA and reinforcing them with clear KPIs and continuous improvement.
Read the full article in Food Industry Executive:
How Strategic Cost Takeout Can Fuel Efficiency Today and Build Brand Resilience for Tomorrow