# Rethink Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning Take a bite out of the complexities in the food & beverage supply chain with digitalization. Discover the winning formula. For years now, Excel spreadsheets have commonly been used for **food & beverage supply chain planning**. However, as the industry evolves and requirements change, the need for precision, agility and visibility becomes increasingly crucial in the pursuit of profits and sustainability goals. The complexities of managing multiple stakeholders, diverse product portfolios, surging data volume and velocity, unpredictable disruptions and the growing demand for transparency make it clear that Excel spreadsheets are no longer adequate to meet these challenges. Dassault Systèmes' **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform offers a collaborative digital advantage to help food & beverage companies master supply chain complexities through **demand planning, supply planning** and **production scheduling**. 719 [https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/iframe/CPGR-Supply-Chain-Planning-html5-outpu…](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/iframe/CPGR-Supply-Chain-Planning-html5-output-V3-analytics/index.html) (CPGR) Integrate From Farmer to Consumer Every year, global food loss during or just after harvest is estimated at [$600 billion](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/reducing-food-loss-what-grocery-retailers-and-manufacturers-can-do)1, while at the retail end, about [30%](https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/100704-food-loss-and-waste-its-everywhere-in-the-supply-chain) of surplus food in US grocery stores ends up in landfills2. This highlights the need to curb wastage and protect profits from end to end. The **3D**EXPERIENCE platform creates a seamless **integrated supply chain** from farmer to consumer, ensuring ethical **sourcing and procurement**, accurate planning and efficient production and delivery. Real-time data empowers businesses with visibility and efficiency across supply chain operations and different **planning time horizons** to achieve: (CPGR) 10%-40% improvement in production throughput ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-11/cpgr-supplychain-planning-circle1-52x52_0.jpg) (CPGR) 15%-200% increase in on-time deliveries ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-11/cpgr-supplychain-planning-circle2-52x52_0.jpg) (CPGR) 12.5% savings on operational costs ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-11/cpgr-supplychain-planning-circle3-52x52_0.jpg) (CPGR) 15% reduction in logistics mileage ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-11/cpgr-supplychain-planning-circle-4-52x52_0.jpg) (Source: Supply Chain Resiliency for Food & Consumer Goods ebook, Dassault Systèmes) Read our exclusive Q&A guide for expert insights and real stories on how a platform-driven strategy optimizes supply chain planning. (CPGR) 5 Key Insights for Successful Supply Chain Leadership Unlock the power of an integrated food & beverage supply chain with this Q&A guide. [Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning Highlight](/media/14392) [ Download guide ](/media/achieve-your-next-level-supply-chain-dassault-systemes) Fuel Innovation and Improvement Sustainable innovations By leveraging the virtual twin experience, businesses can explore multiple possibilities without expensive prototypes to develop ultra-lightweight bottles or source sustainable cardboard and packaging materials to minimize carbon footprint. Better customer-centricity Data analytics enables businesses to understand customer preferences and design supply chain strategies to elevate personalized experience. Moreover, **integrated planning** ensures food safety and timely delivery so consumers can confidently purchase what they want whenever they want — boosting loyalty and profits. Circularity at every stage Virtual twin enables stakeholders to collaborate on a single source of truth to plan, explore and execute responsible sourcing, waste reduction, efficient production, logistics optimization and reverse logistics to close the loop effectively. Collaboration on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform isn't just about streamlining operations and driving efficiencies. It is also a catalyst for innovation and continuous improvement, leading to: Read real customer stories in our [Q&A guide](#Brick-76b2a674-822f-4280-8ad7-b139fa9b69fe), illustrating how the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform helped them transform their innovative ideas into a competitive advantage in the market. [![Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning > Customer Logos > Dassault Systèmes®](https://www.3ds.com/assets/2026-03/cpgr-supplychain-planning-animation-logo-highlight-1920x650.webp)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/2026-03/cpgr-supplychain-planning-animation-logo-highlight-1920x650.webp) "DELMIA Quintiq plays a vital role in helping us maximize the efficiency of these resources, optimizing transportation and logistics to keep everything running smoothly." Brian LEDUC CIO, Dot Food [Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning Thumbnail Image](/media/14589) Andy Berliner, CEO, Amy's Kitchen The future of **food & beverage supply chain planning** hinges on an effective digital end-to-end approach that leverages virtual twin simulation and data-driven insights. [Contact us](https://www.3ds.com/how-to-buy/contact-sales) for a tailored supply chain assessment to start on the right track and maximize your success. --- 1Source: “[McKinsey & Co](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/reducing-food-loss-what-grocery-retailers-and-manufacturers-can-do)” by Moira Borens, Sebastien Gatzer, Clarisse Magnin and Björn Timelin 2Source: “[Food Engineering](https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/100704-food-loss-and-waste-its-everywhere-in-the-supply-chain)” by Wayne Labs ## Explore our Industry Solution Experiences Learn more about how our Industry Solutions can help you achieve your professional ambitions and business objectives. ## Discover More ![Rethink Food & Beverage Supply Chain Planning > Hero Banner > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-11/cpgr-supplychain-planning-animation-hero-banner-1920x900.jpg) Ind. Story Page