WEBINAR “Optimizing production costs, inventory, and batch expiration dates for packaged food businesses during the year-end season”
The end of the year is a peak period for the packaged food industry as market demand and order volumes surge. This is also the time when factories must accelerate production, secure raw materials, and control product quality to meet delivery schedules.
However, increased production does not necessarily translate into increased profits if businesses haven't effectively controlled costs, inventory, and product expiration dates. To support packaged food businesses in proactively preparing for the peak season, 1C Vietnam is organizing a webinar titled "Optimizing Production Costs, Inventory, and Expiration Dates for Packaged Food Businesses at the End of the Year ," offering practical insights into operational management and the application of Mini ERP solutions in factories.
Peak season and management challenges at packaged food factories.
A distinctive feature of the packaged food industry is that production is highly dependent on material consumption norms, order schedules, storage times, and the shelf life of the finished product.
When orders surge at the end of the year, businesses have to tackle multiple challenges simultaneously:
- Control costs and material waste : Differences between standard and actual consumption can increase product costs, directly impacting profit margins.
- Balancing raw material and finished goods inventories : Mismatched purchasing and production plans can lead to a shortage of raw materials but an excess of finished goods, or vice versa.
- Batch and expiration date management : Failure to closely track goods by batch/date can lead to stockpiling of near-expired goods, resulting in losses or disposal costs.
- Data synchronization between departments : Dispersed information between purchasing, warehousing, and production leads to untimely updates on operational status, coordination of processes, and decision-making.
These shortcomings not only increase operational pressure during peak seasons but also directly erode business profits.
Data connectivity – the foundation for optimized operations and cost control.
To proactively address fluctuations in orders and production demand, businesses need a management method that can seamlessly connect information across departments.
When purchasing, inventory, production, and costing data are interconnected on a single system, businesses can:
- Monitor material consumption and usage, control discrepancies and losses.
- Calculate material requirements based on orders, production plans, and inventory levels.
- Manage inventory by batch and expiration date, and assist in controlling products nearing their expiration date.
- Monitor production progress and provide timely updates on operational status.
- Compile data for cost calculation and production efficiency evaluation.
This is also a management approach that packaged food businesses can consider to improve operational control, especially during peak production periods.
Webinar: "Optimizing Production, Inventory, and Batch Count for Packaged Food Businesses During the Year-End Season"
Based on these real-world problems, 1C Vietnam is organizing a webinar to share management experiences and how to apply technology to support packaged food businesses in optimizing production, warehousing, and costs.
By participating in the webinar, businesses will share practical lessons on:
- Control costs and reduce material waste: Identify discrepancies between standard consumption and actual consumption.
- Balance inventory and minimize near-expiry goods: Improve coordination between purchasing, production, and inventory management.
- Coordinate purchasing, warehousing, and production: Minimize shortages or excess inventory when orders increase.
- Mini ERP application in factory management: Learn how to connect data and operational processes on a unified system.
- Experience from business practice: Discuss management bottlenecks and lessons learned from overcoming them with experts.
Speaker information
- Mr. Vu Manh Cuong - IT Director, Swire Coca-Cola Vietnam
- Ms. Hoang Duc Hien - Consultant for 1C:Company Management solutions
Event information
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Friday, November 13, 2026
- Format: Online webinar on Zoom
Peak season is not only an opportunity to increase orders but also a test of each factory's management capabilities. Proactively controlling costs, inventory, and operational data will help businesses minimize losses, use resources more efficiently, and protect profits.
Packaged food manufacturers can register to attend the free webinar HERE.