Services:

Innovative Cost Reduction Audit

From the three cost reduction categories in the food industry, - Waste Prevention, Operation Analysis and Innovative Ideas-, the ingredient most frequently missing is the experienced input of innovative ideas from outside sources. To maintain competitiveness, companies must discover new approaches in order to survive. The Innovative Cost Reduction Audit is a special toolkit that focuses on cost reduction via innovative ideas without affecting product quality. Read more...

European Food Technology Exploration

Specialist search and evaluation of new European suppliers, equipment, production lines, innovations, partners.
Description:   Identification of European technology options for a specific question. Customized to explore aspects of product and process technologies; existing technologies as well as technologies not yet commercialized (“in the pipeline” and “in the drawer”); additives, raw materials, processing technologies; technical requirements; practical experiences of industrial users; identify alternative suppliers; find out real running costs, personnel and resources needed; pro’s and con’s of using a particular technology; identify product innovations for specific technologies; reverse engineering to get to new products; identification of research and industrial partners; survey buyer’s satisfaction and additional requirements; obtain application information do’s and don’ts that suppliers do not reveal. Request information...

European Project Management Support    

Customized search and evaluation of research partners; negotiation of R&D contract conditions; R&D project design; European project supervision; assistance with industrial implementation; problem-solving of external projects.
Description:   Flexible outsourcing specialist assistance with the various phases of contracting out food R&D projects: identification of European research options; advise on contract negotiation and R&D contract conditions; project design supervision and implementation. Also in-company training to R&D personnel on outsourcing food projects; update of European outsourcing practices; do’s and don’ts in contracting-out R&D work; how to reduce mistakes and improve results. Request information...

 “Innovative Cost Reduction” Liaison

Increase profitability and create higher manufacturing efficiency by external professional input to: identify new cost saving options; locate suppliers of cost reducing technologies and materials; harmonize raw materials and rationalize suppliers; valorization and waste reduction.
Description: Value analysis with focus on Cost of Goods (raw materials, product and manufacturing), including waste and rejects; third party involvement. Establish alternative options for high cost-in-use materials. Creative R&D for valorization and waste solutions. New cost saving routes by benchmarking and challenging the ‘status quo’. Critical review of supply chain. Report on alternatives and recommendations.  Request information...

New Product Development Tools                                           

Professional assistance to improve R&D results, increase chance of success of new products and increase ROI by: R&D portfolio review; Analyze R&D weaknesses; establish bottle-necks in your NPD organization; expert facilitation of NPD tools for ideation; train R&D personnel; learn proven NPD methodology.
Description:   Analysis and update of present NPD situation; R&D portfolio analysis; SWOT analysis of R&D capabilities; perform and learn NPD methods used by blue chip food companies; report on specialized recommendations.Request information...

Tailor-made Technical Tours Europe

Personal acquaintance of potential R&D partners in Europe, their facilities, strengths and research focus. May include: technology/ingredient suppliers, research organizations, universities and other possible partners, depending on your area of interest. Find out details about specific available “technologies for rent”; resources available and needed. Initial discussion on collaboration conditions and projects.    
Description:   Identification and evaluation of research partners for your specific question; Appointments with the various parties to fit tour schedule. Optional: Accompanied by professional outsourcing specialist as tour guide.
Note: We collaborate with a local travel agency in case assistance with transport and lodging is needed. Request information...

 

Workshops and Trainings:

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These workshops have been developed by experienced managers from different backgrounds (food industry, industrial associations, universities, research centers). They are specially designed to bring unique, updating knowledge and know-how in industrial practices. They constitute updating practical learning in the food industry and fill a gap for top level knowledge for food product development. They can be customized to fit specific company needs.