Wayne-based Elemica, a cloud-based Digital Supply Network for global manufacturing industries, recently joined the Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network (CFBN), to share best practices and insights on the digital transformation of the food and beverage supply chain and to gain knowledge on the region.
CFBN is a nonprofit and industry trade association representing companies in the food and beverage industries operating in the greater Midwest. It offers meetings, networking opportunities, and educational seminars, and is in the process of developing a training curriculum on how to work in food and beverage manufacturing.
“As a member of CFBN, we have access to the most diverse and inclusive food and beverage industry network in the Midwest where our thought leaders can gain first-hand knowledge of innovative practices, processes, and technologies from industry experts,” Rich Katz, Elemica CEO, said. “Becoming a member also enables us to share best practices on how food and beverage manufacturers can connect to their suppliers, producers, and logistics providers to improve supply chain visibility and optimize external business processes.”
The Midwest has more than 4,500 food and beverage companies employing 130,000 people.
The Chicago-area is strategically located because it is a transportation hub and is near universities that offer food science programs, Alan Reed, CFBN executive director, said.