NOVEMBER 2019CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.November - 20 - 2019, Volume 05 - Issue 64 (ISSN 2644-240X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffSalesSebastian Jacobsebastian@cioapplications.comEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comContact UsPhone: 510.330.5174Fax: 510.894.8405EditorialGlobal Innovations Framed through Customer-Driven ExperiencesIrrespective of the industry, today's business functions are technology-driven, and the F&B space is no exception either. In order to achieve better operational transparency in real-time and enhance service quality as well as food experiences with changing consumer preferences and rise of startups, companies and restaurants are readily adopting cutting edge technologies. The various driving forces shifting the interest in food-tech include climate change, digitalization opportunities, and health-focused consumers.The application of technology in the industry is growing in four areas ­ automation, sustainability, personalization, and experience design. Technological innovations such as warehouse management system and automatic guided vehicles are enabling managers to improve quality control, increase the speed of staging or sorting of products, and restock items efficiently. It is benefiting operations of the warehouse, reducing the errors due to improved accuracy, creating an effective working environment, and increasing the overall productivity.Given the fact that the topic of climate change continues to make sparks, consumers are increasingly particular about their personal choices and the impact they have on the environment. They demand responsible packaging alongside recognizable ingredients and don't shy away from being vocal about sustainability initiatives. The integrity of a manufacturer's supply chain that upholds ethical standards and maintains the highest quality is not only essential to many consumers but is also a priority for many F&B manufacturers.With the myriad of data present in the industry, data analytics has been a significant driver of personalization of food experiences. Moreover, the orchestration of robotics and AI have also gained traction in the market as they enable swift process automation and drive intelligence in food processing, adding capabilities with no addition to the labor force. The industry is leveraging technology solutions for enhancing product management decisions, brand engagement, pricing decisions, and optimizing operations. Besides this, cloud-based services are ushering in the flexibility, traceability, and control over cost, which is further driving more efficiency. In this edition of CIO Applications, we are featuring a list of leading players in the food and beverages market to help you stay ahead of the curve.Let us know your thoughts.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtAsher BlakeEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminSoham SanyalRose DcruzSenior WritersClara MathewLeah JaneRoyce D'Souza
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